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New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning

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… New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning … University's Extended University Programs unit into WMUx . With a new name and an enhanced human-centered philosophy, … teaching and learning. Tired of the standard lecture hall with the neutral color pallet? Interested in how augmented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… through the University's Resiliency Center for Families and Children to include families, caregivers and others … rarely touches just one person at a time. Coordinated care with individuals, family members and caregivers covering … whole person,” says Weaver, who will graduate this summer with a Master of Social Work degree. “It’s important to have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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… WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM … professoriate, participating universities begin their work with a self-assessment of current practices and assets. The … at the University of Wisconsin-Madison facilitate with the involvement of several universities, is engaging …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

Event provides 'peek into treasures' of award-winning authors' collection

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… collection Submitted by Sara Volmering on David Small and Sarah Stewart pose with selections of their published and unpublished works … and Sarah Stewart Archive and facilitate a conversation with the authors during the event.   “Gerald and I have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65958

WMU advertising students take first place

Haworth College of Business

… on A team of Haworth College of Business advertising and promotion students has won first place in the American … team developed an advertising campaign for Meta Quest with the goal of convincing 18 to 24-year-old college … creative, strategically minded students and provides them with an interactive education that ensures they will have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68200

Former facilities chief Williams dies at 97

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… Former facilities chief Williams dies at 97 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Robert "Herb" Williams of … "While most on campus today never had a chance to work with or get to know Herb, we need to recognize and acknowledge that he was involved with the greatest expansion of our campus during his watch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29747

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn … a presidency focused on a quest for excellence, close ties with community and a focus on the success of students. … partnership between town and gown may not be the norm with all universities," Montgomery said, "But it is what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

Yousef Alavi obituary

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… Yousef Alavi obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Alavi Yousef Alavi, Western … his students was recognized in 1996, when WMU presented him with what is now the Distinguished Teaching Award. In … Mathematical Association of America, which presented him with its first Distinguished Service Award and with its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363

Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

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… fellowship for brain cell regeneration study Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa is one of 40 researchers … Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in biology. With her $138,000 award, Calvo-Ochoa is studying the … says. "It's not been easy. But I share that openly with my students and those I mentor, so that I can encourage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

Sindecuse Health Center offers seasonal influenza vaccine

Sindecuse Health Center

… Center offers seasonal influenza vaccine Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on Employees, students and retirees can obtain flu … will only administer thimerosal-free doses to patients with an order. vaccination timing Multiple factors may … or later. Immune protection starts to decline several months after receiving the flu shot. Healthy individuals …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42193