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Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community

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… Ndao-Brumblay has worn many hats in her adult life. Now, with the help of a program at Western Michigan University, … women in African history and creating dolls to go along with them. The stories would fill the gap in African … books that even I had difficulty understanding." With a background in science, Ndao-Brumblay wasn't sure how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

W Magazine

… crops. However, they will be among the first to be faced with decisions that relate to this technology.” Quemada … stops female mosquitoes from being able to bite or lay eggs. The gene is linked with another genetic element—“gene drive”—that assures the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

Expanded COVID-19 testing before Thanksgiving

Sindecuse Health Center

… testing before Thanksgiving Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on With WMU community members anticipating trips to see family … insurance billed first. A test costs $50 out of pocket without insurance. Dependents (including spouses) and WMU … shortness of breath, fever or other symptoms associated with COVID-19, or if you have been exposed to a positive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61786

Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby

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… Airport (in Dayton, Ohio)," says Acosta, who graduated with a degree in aviation flight science in 2020 and … team most accurately predicted its route, finishing within 1.02% of its expected time. Complete race results are … how it has allowed me to take part in something that is bigger than myself,” says Hughes, who served as pilot and team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143

WMU men's soccer honored for team GPA

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… of America. The Broncos concluded the 2015-16 academic year with an overall team GPA of 3.34, which ranked among the top … The Broncos had the highest Division I GPA in 2011-12 with a 3.45, was second in 2012-13 with a 3.46, third in 2014-15 with a 3.41, and fifth last …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35857

Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza

Sindecuse Health Center

… influenza Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With reports of an increase in confirmed influenza cases, … children, elderly people, pregnant women and people with certain long-term medical conditions, such as asthma, … disease. prevent the spread of flu Avoid close contact with those who are sick. Practice good health habits: Drink …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37579

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… to see why people are laughing or gasping during the show. With the help of a Western Michigan University graduate … because it changes the story, and you wouldn't know that without being able to see or having someone tell you," … started looking into audio description services at the suggestion of an audience member. "We had a patron who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

Michigan Office Solutions opens new location in BTR Park

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… annually. MOS' sales division already works extensively with WMU's Haworth College of Business, Slider notes, often working with interns or graduates of the college's sales and … software engineering and other IT fields to work directly with MOS. In other cases, MOS may serve as a link to other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14261

WMU students to 'spring into the streets' to volunteer

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… into neighborhoods around the Kalamazoo area to help out with worthwhile service projects as part of Spring Into the Streets. SITS matches student organizations with community agencies that need large groups of people for … is free. Spring Into the Streets The 2014 SITS will begin with a kickoff event and volunteer registration at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14655

WMU gear featured in Costco this holiday season

Brand

… into the Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications. With this move, WMU can now build stronger relationships with regional and national retailers for placement of Bronco … five months since Trademarks and Licensing began working with the Office of Marketing and Strategic Communications. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62399