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Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… when the polar vortex sets in. Living with robots is no longer science fiction. Scientists have begun studying … is the cutting-edge topic matter,” says Edwards. “There’s no other one-stop destination for this kind of work.” … says the demand for professionals in the field is staggering. “Last time I checked, there were tens of thousands …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases

News

… 3.5 percent. One-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units now range from $498 to $791 per person. The new rates amount … are available for an additional charge. There will be no increases to monthly rates for Goldsworth Valley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817

Recent alumnus pursues passion for geosciences research

College of Arts and Sciences

… pursues passion for geosciences research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Mohammed Hashim researches … trajectory.  “The first is the fact that education is free in Iraq, including going to college,” says Hashim. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69146

Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events

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… have COVID-19. "It's awesome that I can get this done for free," says Aubrey Chambers , a sophomore from Midland, … tests and to ensure ample social distancing, walk-ins will not be accepted. "This is a key part of making sure that we know who's infected, and if they're infected, responding as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914

Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… raising the bar in human resources Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mia VandenBerg , a human resource … ‘oh I learned about that in class.’ That feeling would not be possible without the unwavering support that I have … and Dr. Chen Wang , who have taken the time to get to know me and have given me great career advice. They push me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786

Western Army ROTC cadet top in state, ranked 8th nationally

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… as the top cadet in the state of Michigan—a prestigious honor earned four times in the past six years by cadets in the … in the Active Duty Nurse Corps. VanArendonk, a senior from Norton Shores, Michigan, is the recipient of the 2022 Army … a sophomore in high school when her varsity cheer coach suggested she consider a career in the military because of her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67835

Broncos Lead Internship Program makes impactful debut

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Stephanie Smietana, left, and Alecia Freeman, right, were among 89 students involved in the … director for internships. Andrea Page, pictured at DeLano Farms, completed site visits at all of the internships … terms of how many more events we could do and how many more free public hours we could offer." Page also offered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72460

Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students

College of Education and Human Development

… off of them in the same way that I can bounce ideas off of another teacher," says Huls. "What makes social media so cool … share things that are hard for me or things that I've struggled with and then other teachers can say, have you tried … certification or additional endorsements with a tuition-free education. The College hosts more than 25 of those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881

Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2023

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… will end classes for Thanksgiving recess beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22 , and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 26 . Classes resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27 . Some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73427

Public career fairs bringing hundreds of employers to WMU

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… fairs bringing hundreds of employers to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of … this month and in February . The WMU-organized events are free and open to the public, although tailored to college … Plus mobile app from Google Play or the App Store. This free app allows job seekers to use their Android or iOS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44780