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WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Harrisons with Theodore Pagano (center) KALAMAZOO—Rediscovery of a … state's historical oil and gas production revenues and triggering explosive job growth in Osceola and Mecosta … logistically put into production and compete head to head with the New Mexico and western Canadian mines that are now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… sailed overhead, while a male mallard meandered downstream. Within Western Michigan University’s 274-acre Asylum Lake … reveals an expanded world that offers vital reconnection with nature, which may be more important than ever as the … sense of peace and also connectedness to something bigger than ourselves.” Asylum Lake Preserve and the adjoining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14

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… "We call her our 'mom' away from home. She has provided me with advice, humor, chocolate, lunch and love for the past … almost any problem and will go out of her way to help you with yours." Several nominators provided examples of how … phone callers who reach her office in error to students struggling with big as well as small problems. Summing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194

Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

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… excited to pursue a degree in political science at Western, with aspirations of one day becoming an advocate for … like himself. WYOMING, Mich.—Football games, hanging out with friends, learning new things— Zabihullah Najafi is … the rough waters of the Indian Ocean in a small boat packed with other people fleeing violence and poverty. "I remember …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study

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… in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses … "Psychological flexibility is the ability to sit with and be with difficult thoughts and feelings when doing so helps you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977

He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… as automated vehicles and robots, mean job security—the biggest benefit of the computer science career. Students will … and make sure it was right for him. He accepted a position with Texas Instruments in a government defense systems group … GPS tracking systems back in 1984,” says Rhodes of his time with the company. After seven years, Rhodes completed his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975

Jazz students again take multiple awards in DownBeat competition

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… competition. Earning top honors was the University of Miami with eight wins, followed by the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with six awards and the Berklee College of Music, the … of North Texas and the Manhattan School of Music, each with five awards. WMU tied with the Eastman School of Music, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40131

Free at-home COVID-19 test kits distributed throughout campus

Sindecuse Health Center

… campus Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With generous assistance from Kalamazoo's Family Health … test or if they need documentation of a test result. Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 may call (269) 387-3287 to make an appointment with a Sindecuse provider. For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69214

WMU Study Abroad Fair open to campus and community

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… Study Abroad Fair will provide area students and the public with the information to make an overseas learning experience … to QS Global, over 80 percent of employers seek graduates with study abroad experience." Activities and Resources   Fair attendees will have a chance to speak with WMU students who have studied and interned abroad, as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55371

Michigan top executives to speak on campus

Haworth College of Business

… will be on campus Tuesday, Nov. 10 , to speak to and work with students. Known as the WMU Bronco CEO Forum, the group … WMU alumni who are the top executives for leading companies with sales exceeding $10 million. During their visit, the group will meet with students, visit classes and conclude with a panel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28043