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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… which is a University-based, community volunteer program designed for learners age 50 and above. Dr. Toni … replaces the retiring Shirley Swanson who is wrapping up a five-year term as director. Swanson's leadership played … had two separate stints as the director for Upward Bound at WMU with time between the two spent as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers

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… also using their equipment and skills to make essential supplies for doctors and nurses. ENGINEERING AID Ryan Barker … the country sit idle, a laboratory of sorts has sprung up inside Barker’s home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. His … will be donated to Lakeshore FIRST Robotics. SELF-TAUGHT SUPPORT Michael Mills sits near his 3D printer. Right now, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007

Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings

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… swing state … and this is going to be very politicized." Digging below the surface politics of mask-wearing, a much … The immediate inconvenience masks can create—fogging up glasses and making breathing and speaking incrementally … national Behavioral Science Response to COVID-19 Working Group , he’s worked on similar messaging campaigns aimed at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906

Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19

Haworth College of Business

… a peer mentor involved much more communication with my group of externs,” says James Rubio , a senior from Canton, … to talk any time made them feel more comfortable and supported.” Khansa Shaikh Organization and balance has helped … resilience as we emerge from COVID-19. This extern group is actually quite lucky because they may have more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59337

Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… experience." "COVID-19 has shown us that we are all bound up in each other globally. Right now, both the United States … of various speaker sessions, an international group project and additional culture videos. These have helped … culture to life and have helped us enjoy some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad: relationship building and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton calls the grant a "well-deserved boost for WMU's … sensors that are drawing tons of power being fed into a super computer that processes all those sensor outputs and … mile of road, it equates to a very minimal investment and a significant improvement in safety and energy efficiency of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Leading scientists and treatment practitioners slated for Michigan Autism Conference

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… over 20 states and hundreds of agencies providing the most up-to-date and effective treatment and support for individuals affected by autism. Online … co-founder and executive director of the Alpine Learning Group and senior clinical adviser for Rethink. Her presentation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42964

Student Rights and Responsibilities’ restorative justice program receives permanent funding

Student Rights and Responsibilities

… funding for development and implementation. This included updating the division name from Student Conduct to Student … “The conflict resolution process has opened so many options up for students in our office and allowed us to truly be … those behaviors.”    Early data on the pilot program suggests that students have responded well to the additional …

https://wmich.edu/studentrights/news/2024/10/restorative-justice-program

WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor

Student Affairs

… which brings together college and high school media groups from across the globe.  "IBS is an excellent opportunity … out there with their contemporaries and see how it matches up.  "(The conference) gets tons of submissions from around … studies  student  and WIDR general manag er ) and the support of her mysterious new girlfriend, curator and art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005

Summer seminars scheduled for WMU teachers

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… asked to register for each day the program runs and to show up each meeting day. Register for a program Multiday … Friday, May 16-19 ; 2033 University Computing Center. Redesign Your Class Seminar—From 9:30 a.m. to noon daily Tuesday … for an online application to join. This program is designed for mid-career faculty and will focus on effectively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39195