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E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series

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… E.J. Dionne Jr., author and well-known columnist, will be first up at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 , and will address … earlier works have garnered widespread acclaim. His book "Why Americans Hate Politics" won the Los Angeles Times book … Chris Mooney, a science and political journalist, blogger, podcaster and experienced trainer of scientists in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… are very surprising," says Gates. "This is a problem that's been ongoing." For his thesis, Gates and his research team … or the characteristics of the people as the reason why they're experiencing (disparities in mental health … think more broadly. There are systemic reasons also as to why these things occur." Going forward, Gates sees potential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

WMU academic convocation launches 2013-14 academic year

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… convocation that will honor standout faculty and staff members and provide a platform for the University's president … gathering for employees called Fridays With Friends, will be held immediately following the convocation in the adjacent Richmond Center for Visual Arts. Awards to be presented During the convocation, awards will be

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9723

First of community input sessions for East Hall renovation set

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… on KALAMAZOO— Two public sessions , planned to provide members of the campus and extended communities the opportunity to be part of the design process for the new Western Michigan … of the design process. The Oct. 1 sessions are set for the beginning of the design process. Additional sessions will be

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9035

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… field projects in various cities+ including Nanjing, Beijing, Yangzhou, Changchun and Shijiazhuang. Her research from these studies has been published in many journals, and she is the co-author of … former students. Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck Q: Could you describe your journey at Western Michigan University and what it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

April 1 deadline for international development funding for faculty

International Student and Scholar Services

… for Global Education. The maximum award is $1,200 and cannot exceed 50 percent of the total project budget. … within the following 12 months. Award announcements will be made approximately two weeks after each deadline. Funding … on the Haenicke Institute IEFDF webpage . Questions may be directed to Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22473

Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon

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… Flynn on Grace Filpi is a proud Lawson Lunatic and soon-to-be graduate of Western's biomedical sciences program. … she says. "I'm super excited for my future, and I cannot wait for medical school. ...It's what I've been … the stage at Miller Auditorium to get her diploma. "I cannot pinpoint one specific thing that has made me proud to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70165

New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… a long time after, hard pack land on WMU’s west campus is being naturally rejuvenated by a nascent grove of nearly 70 … of campus lawn. Due to poor soil quality, grass has struggled to flourish here. “That was the challenge. Can we take … educate somebody. If they say, ‘I don’t like that.’ You ask why and explain what the plants do and why. That’s the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

Black aerospace professionals group receives diversity award

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… Black Colleges and University Aviation Consortium. In September 2011, FedEx Express and OBAP joined together to present … and retain students from diverse backgrounds who will become successful aviation professionals," says David Powell , dean of the College of Aviation. "I cannot think of a more deserving partner for this award and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6242

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

W Magazine

… teaches an audience about generative AI prompts. AI can be described as the language equivalent of a calculator for … than verify truth, the accuracy and factuality of AI output cannot be fully guaranteed. With that said, Gogan believes … and audience,” says Gogan. “Some AI researchers have even suggested that crafting a GenAI prompt as a polite request …

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