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WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games

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… three studies he has conducted over the past several years show very little connection between the two. Dr. Whitney … another slam against violent video games, and those claims are often perpetuated by the news media, politicians and … shootings at Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook and in Munich, Germany. "We quickly see officials mentioning that these people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296

Fetzer Center sets annual lunch with Santa

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… on Lunch with Santa Dec. 2 KALAMAZOO—Avoid the long lines at the mall by bringing your children to meet with … 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 . Families may take as many photos of their children with Santa as they wish. Reservations are required. In addition, the whole crew can enjoy a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3039

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Drs. Julian Vasquez Heilig and Laura Dinehart. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. … having to address the teacher shortage in Michigan and how the college is supporting new students. Funded by the … them grants so that folks who work in that district, who are committed to that community and stay in that district, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage

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… Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage Submitted by Erin Flynn on Donovan Boursiquot Wade is ready to take on the … out of Western when it comes to this industry is learning how to work, learning how to grow and having confidence in

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/theatre-acting-english-creative-writing-fall-2024-graduate-donovan-boursiquot

University's geospatial sciences designation to be touted at open house

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… will celebrate its recent designation as one of 25 American institutions newly named a Center for Academic Excellence in … The open house also allows WMU's two host centers to showcase several community mapping projects they are conducting that support data-driven decision making, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43392

Simply Eight founder to speak at Entrepreneurship Forum

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… of a Michigan-based company dedicated to simple, great-tasting foods will kick off the 2013-14 Entrepreneurship Forum … of Simply Eight, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in 2150 Schneider Hall as part of the Haworth College of … public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-5050 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9139

Kalamazoo City Commission candidate forum set

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… later this month at Western Michigan University will bring issues facing the city of Kalamazoo to the forefront. … professor of political science. "These men and women are putting themselves in the public eye, and we're excited to help increase citizen awareness of those candidates, so voters can make informed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10558

WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship

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… service that all U.S. military veterans have made, and we are honored when they choose to further their education at … member of WMU's Air Force ROTC program . "I know firsthand how hard it can be transitioning back home after being down … in the military and toured the globe, with stints in Germany, Turkey, Alaska and South Korea, before accepting a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011

Ebony Vision celebrates 20 years of dance at Western

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… on Ebony Vision Dance Ensemble is preparing for its annual showcase. Courtesy: Lauren Smith Ebony Vision performed as … for Black Love Week in 2006. Early on, Ebony Vision reached many communities by collaborating with various student … group create so many aesthetics." Three live performances are planned for Friday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70863

Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Local yet global” is how Western Michigan University MBA student Steve Balaze … in the 1 st Armored Division. Wanting to keep his focus on areas like logistics and leadership, Balaze found the MBA to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-steve-balaze