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Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout

University Libraries

… space reopens on Monday, Jan. 9 . The floor closed in June for construction, allowing crews to install new carpet, … "It feels brighter and more modern and has plenty of space for collaboration and our technology services." When the … size of our print collection creates unique challenges for any facility update," says Garrison. "Moving thousands …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135

Small Business Development Center receives funding to boost technical training services

Haworth College of Business

… private funding to administer ongoing technical support for entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout … consulting, market research and educational programs for individuals interested in starting or growing a small … result of the pandemic, we saw a 300% increase in requests for service, and this interest is not letting up. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69014

Alumna's app idea gives voice to those with speech difficulties

News

… tile, whether it's a horse, an apple or the word "want," for instance. The tiles represent a variety of actions, … McKinney, her cousin, to create an iPad app she could use for speech-therapy sessions. Lloyd says that while there are … AAC—augmentative and alternative communication—device for my iPad that I could use with my kids. The iPad is so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1881

Matchbox Twenty to play on-campus concert

News

… $78 and are now available at millerauditorium.com or ticketsforcharity.com , by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858 … Auditorium Box Office. Tickets purchased through Tickets for Charity fund donations to charities supported by … Music Award nods and the 2004 People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Musical Group.” “North,” the band’s fourth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3079

Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence

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… by Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations , book groups … Consequences of Urban Violence—And a Bold New Plan for Peace in the Streets" by Thomas Abt . "Both the city and … "The Lewis Walker Institute is uniquely positioned to inform how we operate and work as a community, and we wanted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476

Digital marketing students immersed with real clients, real budgets

Haworth College of Business

… the Google Nonprofit Marketing Immersion in the curriculum for advanced digital marketing students at WMU. KALAMAZOO, … helped launch a new website designed to increase donations for a nonprofit in Georgia. Restore to Empower   offers … of San Diego is a niche organization. One of the biggest challenges we faced with the project was coming up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65776

Public gets first look at design potential of East Hall renovation

News

… firm TowerPinkster unveiled some initial design concepts for East Hall renovation during the July 18 meeting of the … the interior central staircase. Interior spaces designed for use as an alumni center and office space for alumni relations officials and featuring large gathering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8238

WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit

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… Theodore Pagano (center) KALAMAZOO—Rediscovery of a long-forgotten mineral deposit located under two West Michigan … quickly position the state as the nation's leading source for a critical agricultural tool that is in demand … state's historical oil and gas production revenues and triggering explosive job growth in Osceola and Mecosta …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197

Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western

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… on award-winning faculty research follow at 10 a.m. before a virtual Faculty Research and Creative Activities … awards ceremony recognizing 36 faculty and staff members for their external funding accomplishments in the 2019-20 … of your work," says Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy , vice president for research and innovation. "It's external recognition of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859

Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… skills to identify misleading and unverified news and information. “Wonder Media” offers an examination and … in people’s lives. "Our democracy is threatened by misinformation. If citizens do not have a shared system of facts, … School of Communication , Christian pitched the idea for the 14-station media literacy and news literacy exhibit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102