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… Mich.—During its April 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved Arcadia Flats as … "The name Arcadia Flats will connect the housing location with the surrounding landscape and foster a sense of place on campus and within the community," says Janice Quakenbush , director of …

… WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7 … navigates obstacles using a white cane, formats papers with the help of an audible screen reader and even cooks … a screen reader can’t read, we get a sighted aide to help with. But the logistics aren’t always easy,” she says. “Aira …

… Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link … Flight and Operation Provide Promise, Schmorrow’s career with the Navy “ranged from bench level science and … levels of research and development, policy and strategy within the Department of Defense.”  Just a few of his titles …

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four outstanding faculty members have been chosen to represent Western … 2021-22 ALDP fellows. "I'm really excited about working with this year's cohort," says Dr. Ed Martini , associate … into the future." The program identifies faculty members with interest in administration and provides academic …

… WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery Submitted by Erin … focused on eradicating modern slavery, presented Hounakey with its 2020 Abolitionist Award. "We were moved not just by … tour one of the organization’s sites in Cambodia and meet with trafficking survivors there. "We will continue to do …

… study food consumption behavior during COVID-19 pandemic Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Dr. Ann Veeck Dr. Hu … the novel coronavirus affects food consumption behavior, with the hope that their findings can help communities and … COVID-19 virus was rapidly spreading in several regions. With government guidance that people should leave their …

… critical acclaim Submitted by Erin Flynn on Joshua Reid LOS ANGELES—A Western Michigan University alumnus who crafted a … win this award," says Reid, who graduated from WMU in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in theatre design and technical … in Calgary, Alberta. And that's just in the past few months. "My working environment changes every few days or …

… Inspirational. Four staff members who routinely go above and beyond their job descriptions will be honored for their … Affairs. She's since been promoted multiple times within the office and is currently associate director of the … has taken on a number of formal and informal roles within the University over the past 20 years. She is the …

… WMU institute renames program to meet dynamic demands of design industry Submitted by Brandi Engel on … and interdisciplinary experiences students will have within the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation.  … of the design industry and promote deeper engagement with the design community, says Director Philip Repp . "It …

… chapter receives superior merit award Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … circumstances. Their response to the pandemic, persevering with high-quality online programming, was amazing and … April 30, 2021. SEHR president Lauren Pytlak worked closely with her executive board to create an engaging virtual …