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The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… The philosophy of grief Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ashley Atkins can’t point to a specific moment when she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

'The Phantom of the Opera' headlines Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 Broadway season

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… 'The Phantom of the Opera' headlines Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 Broadway season Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … in West Michigan Series. Featured will be a two-week engagement of the spectacular new production of "The Phantom of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45883

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … for her transformative work in aviation training. She was featured during Microsoft's Mixed Reality Academy at … education," she says. "The quality of its images is nearly unprecedented; you can almost suspend disbelief and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… with a new, glistening white-plastic being that stands nearly 4-feet tall, weighs 65 pounds, and talks and gestures … as it maneuvers about on wheels. Pepper, a humanoid robot, was brought to WMU in late July through an anonymous donation. Meet Pepper , a humanoid robot that reads the emotions of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mostly made out of recycled material, the pollinator house was built by, from left, Moss, Youngs, Mullins and (not … be placed just about anywhere, it's necessary to have water nearby. To supplement the four stormwater retention ponds at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

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… change ecology. Dr. David Karowe Dr. David Karowe says if warming is left unchecked, Michigan and other states around … numerous public presentations to groups across Michigan and nearby states. One of his more recent talks, "Effects of … progression of color-coded maps that display modern thermometer readings taken from around the world. Called …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51387

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… at WMU? The sky is not the limit! Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Alumnus Tyler Wall not only works in the aerospace … to fly in a WMU College of Aviation plane during his time at Western, collecting flight performance data later used … were project-based and required working on a team, understanding how to approach a problem, and knowing when and how to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019

Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets

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… buckets Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The swag, the performances, the unending line for Celebration! … Bash is charging back in person this year, for the first time since 2019, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. "I … photo booth for visitors to enjoy. MAKING CONNECTIONS Nearly 200 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in … his father with their family construction business. He was born in the United States, but his English was limited; … work graduate student at WMU. "It was like living two different lives at the same time." For Jalen Palmore , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

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… New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community Submitted by Erin Flynn … Mich.—A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's Indigenous roots …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068