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Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence

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… , in the Brown & Gold room in WMU's Bernhard Center. It is free and open to the public making headlines Benesch's … incites violence is criminalized. Benesch cautions, however, against criminal law as the only way to regulate … help disseminate the message in question. "Geert Wilders, a far-right and Islamaphobic Dutch politician, is an example. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52594

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… Center has been presented with a 2023 Key Partner Award from Michigan State University Extension. The award is granted annually to those who’ve contributed greatly to … students about Japanese customs, language, music and even how to make origami. This made it possible for kids to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255

Western advisor receives Patriot Award for support of military student

College of Education and Human Development

… Western advisor receives Patriot Award for support of military student … Derek Andree and Major General Dennis Lutz, U.S. Army (Ret). KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's  … and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. The award recognizes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75573

Haworth College of Business alumni recognition program wins award

Haworth College of Business

… areas of alumni relations, communications, marketing, fundraising and events. The Pride of CASE V competition includes public and private institutions from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and … “The recognition gave me a boost of confidence early in my career and a great opportunity to network with other WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57002

Lemmer recognized among elite in aeronautics and astronautics field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… field Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Kristina Lemmer , associate professor of aerospace … in January.  “I am very honored to be among the elite in my field of aeronautics and astronautics,” says Lemmer. “To … a Ph.D. and a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan. Her research interests …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65729

Students invited to pitch business ideas in new competition

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Competition is open to all WMU students. KALAMAZOO—All WMU students with … “The pitch competition is an event to help students learn how to present their pitches to a potential investor at a … and faculty organizer of the event. “Business ideas come from numerous places, and thus we look to have students from

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5733

WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize

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… 'Cure it!' prize Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From Left: Stephen John and Joseph Barnett KALAMAZOO, … graduate student winner received $15,000. The winners of this year's competition were selected from a diverse and … equipped. John and Barnett appear in a video that explains how their invention works. Stephen John John grew up in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028

Grant puts rare Latin manuscript into WMU's collection

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… (not verified) on Rare 12-century Latin manuscript is a copy of "De Corpore et Sanguine Domini" KALAMAZOO, … Collections and Rare Book Department, thanks to a grant from the New York City-based B.H. Breslauer Foundation. … says. "It is an acquisition that will be of interest far beyond our walls." B.H. Breslauer Foundation The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36070

Engineering students win national green vehicle competition

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on BroncoBike team (from left): Jian He, Ryan Kamm, Brandon De Young and Saleem … Western Michigan University has won the inaugural Human Assisted Green Energy Vehicle design competition sponsored by … a concluding phase April 12-13 in Irvine, Calif., to test how well those designs perform. The four-member WMU Broncos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/350

Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

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… teaching load in 1986 to serve part time as an administrative officer for what is now the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. He retired from the faculty in 1993 after 25 years of service to the … on our campus, he has set an example for his colleagues in how to interact with people from foreign lands," Woods said. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512