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WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality

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… actually see the culture. Practice surgery or accurately design a 3D car. Western Michigan University offers significant opportunities in the areas of teaching, learning … growing potential it has to shape the future." Community groups also have taken advantage of the local resource, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873

Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving

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… higher education institution to adopt a "green fee" to support campus sustainability. The move was instrumental in … office and had been run informally by a dedicated group of volunteers for the past nine years. "The … broadly applying ecological principles can lead to better-designed societies and an eclectic Sustainability Chats …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507

Twenty incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… The daylong event included essay writing and a group problem-solving activity for the students as well as an … Morales spent nearly the same amount of time helping to design sets and leading set construction, and she worked on … BEACON summer program at Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station. Hudy-Velasco was named a National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7662

'The goat ate my homework,' conservation management students say

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… Barkman says. "The idea is to take land that has been disrupted by human activity and invasive species and test ways … rare in Michigan. This site also contains some of the older significant trees on campus. The third site is owned by the … on conservation-related projects. "Those former students suggested that we develop a formal course around this topic, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43969

Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

Student Life

… Students, faculty and staff can participate in several group classes on the multipurpose courts. The climbing wall on … life. In addition, the University found the SRC has a significant impact on student’s feelings of well-being with … needs of its attendees, the SRC continues to make a significant and lasting impact on stude nts in ways that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910

Business mentors partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo

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… regional businesses to work with them through the product design competition. Sponsored by the College of Engineering … of what skills the students are developing and supporting a new generation of talent is an asset to the … adds, but students were motivated and responsive to his suggestions. " The only times I really had to push and help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62845

Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines

College of Arts and Sciences

… an initial deployment on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower supporting Operation Deny Flight and Operation Provide … (DARPA), the government’s rather radical department designed to explore seemingly impossible ideas and, in many … Award. The project, called Augmented Cognition, was designed to exponentially “extend the information management …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69145

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… hampered some plans for long-term study abroad, a core group of students from the 2018 cohort continued to the … their own explorations of other cultures." GEP students designed an innovative digital curriculum using Google … scholars. The Program The Global Engagement Program is designed for a cohort of students to grow together through a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… may receive a fresh artichoke or two in one of their upcoming weekly produce offerings from the couple’s organic operation. There are no guarantees, … processes, but other fresh options such as greens and eggs will be available. Learn about Natural Cycles Farm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… other on-campus positions including learning assistant, supplemental instructor, research assistant, tutor, and … particularly bicyclist- and pedestrian-friendly design. He has held internships with Michigan Department of … overall project might not be feasible. I look forward to digging deeper and researching, with the purpose of obtaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264