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Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence
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… or participate in violence against members of another group," Benesch says. "In many cases of mass murder, including … Benesch cautions, however, against criminal law as the only way to regulate and respond to dangerous speech, because it … he was convicted, during the trial he and his party gained supporters." dangerous speech project Benesch is director of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52594
WMU engineering student one of nine nationwide invited to competition
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… essay, describing their idea along with three pages of supporting material. "We had three days to come up with an … ended up presenting a plan for an interactive interface between the driver and the windshield that they called … for and also could help senior drivers by making things bigger or more visible with a hypersensitive interface. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31131
Education career fair promotes networking and job readiness
College of Education and Human Development
… also featured job ready resources to prepare students for upcoming interviews. Boasting participation from 25 school … were also given the opportunity to visit CEHD's pop-up campus closet. The closet offers gently used professional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75083
Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize
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… The stakes are high, with more than $250,000 in prize money up for grabs for the teams who make the best product pitches … the help of WMU engineering student Max Chen , who helped design and create a SnapDuct prototype. They'll take that 3D … the country and networking with them, so that I can get a better understanding of entrepreneurship as a whole and what …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859
WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… to sustainable development for African nations. The group will be making their presentations at the … is held biennially, with the location alternating between WMU and Ethiopia. Its primary purpose is to provide … the WMU center. "We have to observe the world in a positive way without imposing our culture." Problems facing North …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48263
Startup that takes the tangle out of power strips wins WMU’s business pitch competition
Haworth College of Business
… Startup that takes the tangle out of power strips wins WMU’s … by including a spring coiled retraction system in the design. The product eliminates the clutter of excess cords by … particular cord. “The Bronco Pitch Competition was a great way to put into practice what our team has been working so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58410
Western community stands in support of Ukraine
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… Western community stands in support of Ukraine Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Michelle … for Global Education, holds the Ukrainian flag while hugging Western alumna Yuliia Sergeeva, who is from Ukraine. … says. "I also have a strong connection. My family has always had exchange students. One is over in Ukraine right …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67330
Top seniors to be honored as 2015 Presidential Scholars
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… of more than 6,000 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … Portage. Marketing— Ali M. Russo of Kalamazoo. Mathematics— Bethel I. McGrew of Kalamazoo. Mechanical and aerospace … Rachel L. Burroughs of Flint. Social work— Alicia J. Wayne of Ionia. Sociology— Caleb M. Fiorini of Wixom. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22459
WMU student puts a twist on traditional travel
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… travel agencies, Cluventure adds an element of surprise. Upon choosing a Cluventure package—domestic or international, basic or luxury—customers are assigned an adventure specialist who gets to know them through … to their vacation spot. Much like a Cluventure-planned getaway, Taylor's own journey as an entrepreneur has been full …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47918
WMU receives grant to implement summer mentoring program for teachers
College of Education and Human Development
… Generation of Teachers: WMU Summer Institute, which is designed for teachers in partnering districts to gain coaching … models in math and English. They will attend a follow-up session at the end of the summer in which they will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46956