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International students at WMU to share their cultures

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… staged around WMU's Main Campus to educate and entertain. This year's week includes events during which attendees can … trivia, see a traditional Japanese comedy performance, listen to an orchestra performance by refugee youth in the … as well as three additional talks. The talks will be on "What kind of language is Chinese?" "Vision of Wisdom 2025: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671

Native American Heritage Month 2024 recognized on Western's campus through variety of events

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From an Indigenous music celebration to a discussion on environmental justice and the tribal community, a diverse array of events is planned at Western Michigan University throughout  Native … but a chance to reeducate and improve people's knowledge on what has really happened," says Skyler Wolverton , B.S.'24, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/native-american-heritage-month-2024-events-planned

Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What if testing for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) … the large sample can find the evidence of disorders in the aggregate. Functional magnetic resonance imaging simply tells …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65069

Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off his converted Honda Civic at the Renew America Roadtrip event … before electric cars were cool." Pancella traded in his Leaf for a Chevy Bolt in 2018—a pure EV with a much … during Bike Week 2021. One of the first gatherings of what would become the Kalamazoo Electric Vehicle Association …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761

WMU Ethics Center offers four book clubs for spring semester

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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is sponsoring four book clubs during the spring semester, starting Friday, Jan. 13 , to encourage discussion about ethics. 'Autobiography of Malcolm X' … Platonic notions of the psyche. Participants will examine what the non-rational aspects of our minds have to do with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37342

Richard L. McAnaw obituary

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… science at Western Michigan University and founder of what would become the School of Public Affairs and Administration, died Oct. 21 . He was 85. McAnaw joined the … served as founding director of the Center for Public Administration, the forerunner of WMU's School of Public Affairs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28288

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… included a detailed written application, extensive site visits and interviews with youth, families and staff. WMU's … Fostering Success Michigan , a statewide network that is dedicated to making connections with people who are … and the commitment needed to stick with them, no matter what." About the Center for the Study of Social Policy The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… for academic affairs, says. “Her community-focused expertise, innovative leadership skills and experience in building … will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission and serve the needs of our students, faculty and … which align with her professional goals and values. “What I saw during my visit to Western was the real …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/lillian-smith-new-chhs-dean

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community

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… during a series of March workshops. The artwork will be displayed on colorful hexagons assembled into five geodesic … 18 feet in diameter and 10 feet in height. The celebration is free and open to the public, and in case of rain or high … from BigThink, they learned to communicate through art what they want others to know about themselves, their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145

WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies

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… 56. Joel Kendrick Kendrick was named operations manager of what was then the newly completed Paper Coating Pilot Plant … in the paper, recycling and fast food industries. Under his leadership, the pilot plants became a key player in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21279