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WMU program fast-tracks student ideas to business launch
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… a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of time. Companies participate in a … demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service that can be launched within a short period. The first companies …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61355
Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester
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… One Reporter, Three Schools, Twenty-Four Books That Can Change Lives" by David Denby at 4 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 16, … ethics of reading, such as: Why is reading valuable? How do young people learn to love serious reading in our age of … Hall. This book argues that robots need to be programmed with moral decision-making skills as they become more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44601
Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action
W Magazine
… differentiate ourselves," says Claire Herhold, a doctoral candidate at WMU studying public history. That … national average. "Our enrollment is perfectly correlated with this trend," Proudfoot says. "We must do something … surveys since November 2018. "This is not our work, this is your work," says Proudfoot, who is leading the initiative …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294
Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes
W Magazine
… at WMU, is working to strengthen the understanding of African government and regulatory officials about the … 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 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059
Experts to address rapidly changing food industry during Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference
Haworth College of Business
… everything from a perspective on how consumers engage with brands in a post-COVID-19 world, to how the political … of marketing and director of the conference. “Attendees can select options from an array of relevant sessions that … make the difficult but right decisions to move forward. Duncan Wardle , former vice president of innovation at Disney, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63371
Sunseeker ties for third in track event, ready for cross-country race
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… has qualified for the Monday, July 21 , start of the American Solar Challenge that will see collegiate teams race more … Americas Grand Prix facility. That qualifying event ended with the WMU team tied with the University of Minnesota for … around the world to have qualified to race in the American Solar Challenge. A total of 21 teams began the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17588
WMU Master of Business Administration program launches new HyFlex options and credit for experience
Haworth College of Business
… relevancy for graduate students beginning in fall of 2021. With these new options, incoming MBA candidates can expect: HyFlex format : The program offers options for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62830
Board approves minimal rate increase for WMU apartments
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… residential units, keeping WMU rates aligned with those in the community and leading to monthly apartment … last fall after going through a yearlong renewal process, with one building serving as graduate student housing. … plans, are available for an additional charge. Students can find out more about the options at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36939
Student leaders urged to register for RSO Leadership Conference
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… Three choices are being offered: $10 for a room shared with three, $25 for a room shared with one, and $100 for a single room. The conference cost and lodging fee can be paid by visiting the Student Activities and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/855
Commercial real estate magnate next up in entrepreneurship series
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… Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kayla Hunt at (269) 387-6059 or … DeKam is a recognized expert in commercial real estate with additional background in investment analysis, debt …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4404