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Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… kicking smoking habit for good Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Quitting smoking tops many New Year's … of someone trying to quit smoking who slips during a social event with friends. Generally, introducing nicotine back … they're being treated with this enzyme during a re-exposure event, the nicotine would not actually reach their brain, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Planes and pancakes to 'fly in' for aviation college fundraiser

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… interest in both aircraft and hearty breakfasts. The event, a fly-in pancake breakfast at the college's W.K. … it is not uncommon to have 20 to 50 planes fly in for events like this," says Steve Tkachuk, a College of Aviation … a "fly-in," Tkachuk notes that many of those attending the event will come by way of car. "Any way you want to come, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1510

Students picking up litter, raising funds to preserve Great Lakes

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… People and Organizations management class organizing the event. Community members are invited to help with the … all of the Great Lakes each year. Funds raised through the event will go directly to the Alliance for the Great Lakes … ALS fundraising mission that garnered more than $13,000 and events for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Michigan city …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47683

Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Stephen Covell , chair of the … recognition ceremony  Friday, Sept. 14 , in the Bernhard Center. The event, which begins at 11 a.m. , also will feature WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48801

Student group earns recognition for superior efforts

Haworth College of Business

… for superior efforts Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Gamma Rho … academic year. Members also host an annual Meet the Firms event, a career fair that allows accountancy and finance … volunteer dates with local organizations, including Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes, a local food bank that provides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54398

Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU

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… designer with WMUx, presents at the PBL Works workshop. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Holistic, experience-driven education is … faculty with strategies for implementing engaging, student-centered project-based learning experiences at the … in college, career and life.  For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/interdisciplinary-faculty-project-based-learning-wmux

Upcoming art exhibit chronicles transcontinental travel

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… on Nemire's work on exhibit Oct. 29 through Nov. 2. KALAMAZOO—An exhibition by Sarah Nemire, BFA, art education, will be on display at the Richmond Center for Visual Arts, DeVries Student Art Gallery, at … Michigan University. “Rhetoric & Reality: a Journey from Kalamazoo, Michigan to Dakar, Senegal in Metals and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2345

Experts to address rapidly changing food industry during Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… Conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 60 leading experts will speak … Western Michigan University Food Marketing Conference. The event, titled “Thriving in an Age of Uncertainty: An … innovative new products and services. Additional sessions centering on pandemic influences on grocery shopping, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63371

Jerusalem scholar to speak on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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… conflict Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A man who has been called "the Desmond Tutu of … and head of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem, will speak at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16 , in 1060 Fetzer Center. His presentation, free and open to the public, is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5670

Mansberger takes the reins of WMU academic collective bargaining

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mansberger KALAMAZOO—A longtime faculty member with a research … has played important research roles with WMU's Evaluation Center, the Merze Tate Research Center, the Science and Mathematics Program Improvement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12569