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'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… 'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks … Kibadi, a student from the Democratic Republic of Congo with plans to study biomedical sciences and follow in his … of malaria when he was young. Sindecuse connected Kibadi with the Charles Van Riper Language, Speech and Hearing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off … to quote Albert Einstein, 'We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.'" THE … their work to the community during Art Hop, Kalamazoo's monthly celebration of arts featuring exhibits and events. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

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

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… Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. Living with robots is no longer science fiction. Scientists have … of historic interest in how technology mediates what we do with each other,” says Edwards. “Now, suddenly with things …

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

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… Western's winter weather closure policy Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the winter season just around the corner, this is a … sensible shoes, such as insulated walking shoes or boots with rubber soles, for best footing on icy walks. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804

Emeritus pens book about local vintage car museum

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… pens book about local vintage car museum Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lyon KALAMAZOO--Ducking into … collection's organization into five themes that being with the Edwardian Era and end with the Ensuing Decades, … and I own a 1912 Buick that we tour in during the summer months. In a sense, we live, or is it re-live, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/138

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

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… wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brimhall KALAMAZOO—A Western … creative writing fellowships since 1967, providing writers with the time and freedom to pursue their craft. More than … District of Columbia and Puerto Rico received grants along with the 40 creative writing fellowships, totaling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834

WMU Alumni Association board OKs $1 million for alumni center

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… board OKs $1 million for alumni center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU Alumni Association Board of … that in addition to what we're already able to accomplish with those funds, there could be no better investment in our … for its home community," says Jackson, a Kalamazoo native with lifelong ties to WMU. Preliminary design work on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10111

WMU business college once again secures gold standard in accreditation

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business college once again secures gold standard in accreditation Submitted by Stacey Anderson on … when you graduate and find out that you cannot get a job with the degree you have. Or, when you find out that your … take a chance on a school that may or may not provide you with what you need to succeed. You need a job after you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74692

WMU nursing students lead hospital study that could change future of pressure-wound monitoring

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… WMU nursing students lead hospital study that could change future of pressure-wound monitoring Submitted by Erin … Le are making an impact at Ascension Borgess Hospital with a project for their nursing leadership and management … system. Students learn charting skills and interact with patients while conducting the IPUP Survey. KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75334

University to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14

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… to honor its top four staffers for 2013-14 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four staff … "We call her our 'mom' away from home. She has provided me with advice, humor, chocolate, lunch and love for the past … almost any problem and will go out of her way to help you with yours." Several nominators provided examples of how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19194