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WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution

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… WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a … in being an opportunity university and understands it's not how you start in life but what you make of it," Montgomery … and experiential learning affordably within reach for many who might not otherwise attain their dreams.” "The

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413

Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal

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… Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal Submitted by … and validating it through 3D modeling," Ganzak says. "I showed it to the board and it actually was fabricated and is … a sought-after asset across organizational boundaries as many had requested his technical support, particularly in

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872

Student organization awarded by world's largest human resources association

Haworth College of Business

… Student organization awarded by world's largest human resources association Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University student chapter of the Society for Excellence in Human Resources has again received recognition from the

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40499

Philosopher to address causal logic of the law in ethics talk

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… Philosopher to address causal logic of the law in ethics talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … of Ethics in Society's spring season. Schaffer will discuss how the law employs the intuitive conception of causation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5448

Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jillian Bright … businesses in and around Kalamazoo to raise awareness about how engineering can be beneficial to all types of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114

WMU digital marketing professor wins national teaching award by being 'R.E.A.L.' in the classroom

Haworth College of Business

… WMU digital marketing professor wins national teaching award by being … students for their careers. In fact, Cowley highlighted how he uses R.E.A.L. projects—an acronym that guides his … process leads to ownership of the creative process with many students continuing to create content independently. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69581

Agendas in reporting about global warming to be examined in talk

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… Agendas in reporting about global warming to be examined in talk … Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chang KALAMAZOO—The potential for hidden agendas in the reporting of global … there are two enduring and contradictory criticisms of how media like the New York Times approach hot button issues …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11039

'Living in the Age of Airplanes' film to premiere at Miller Auditorium

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… 'Living in the Age of Airplanes' film to premiere at Miller … offers a fresh perspective on a modern-day miracle that many take for granted: flying. The 47-minute film takes … to 18 countries across all seven continents to illuminate how airplanes have empowered a century of global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/36016

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… with visual impairments navigate their world Submitted by Erin Flynn on Leah Barton, a manager technician in the virtual … heavy use and detailed enough to be functional. “I’ve shown this to a lot of my friends who are blind. One of them … virtual reality programs on campus. “It’s taking off in so many industries. With professions evolving, there’s a ton of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Veenstra Peace Lecture to focus on elections and world government

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… Mich.—A Rutgers University professor will deliver the annual Winnie Veenstra Peace Lecture in early April at Western … global democracy is the only way to create lasting peace. However, we should conceive of global democracy as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38944