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Industrial designers to speak on education challenges, opportunities

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… , about the future of design and design education. The talk from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in 3512 Knauss Hall features Eric … and Opportunities with Relevance to Industrial Design" is the title of their talk. The free and open event is … on visualization within the context of design, specifically how visual education is taught. His goal is to enable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14034

BIORETS program gives local science teachers authentic research experience

College of Arts and Sciences

… known as BIORETS: biology of plants, animals, microorganisms and their environments . Drs. Yan Lu and Silvia … focusing on a different aspect of the overarching theme of how biological entities interact with one another and their environment. One group explored how microorganisms receive and respond to environmental cues …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69141

Why I Give: David Sluyter

W Magazine

… Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The decision to give back to Western Michigan just came naturally … for three and a half weeks. Finally, upon graduating from WMU with his doctorate in counseling psychology and … line and sinker for the great outdoors. “I didn’t like my job at the time, so I left and lived on a sailboat in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71780

Day of events focuses on research resources for faculty

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… Research and Dessert 2013 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Workshops and discussions on funding and other resources for faculty … be featured during the annual Research and Dessert event from 8:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 , in the Bernhard … and Corporations," will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in a new location this year, Room 210 of the Bernhard Center. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19861

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in May

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and a wide variety of chances to enjoy international cuisine and music. Opportunities to get globally engaged are … hosted by Jewel Heart. The workshop will focus on how to apply ancient wisdom to daily life. Free and open to … American Council, Bethany Christian Services, the Social Welfare Alliance, and the Douglas Community Association. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39594

Student leadership, academic integrity on tap at Ethics Center event

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… leadership and academic integrity when she speaks later this month as part of the Western Michigan University Center … and open to the public. Clear policies critical Research shows that clear policies and educational programming are … a Master's of Education in Higher Education Administration from Loyola University Chicago and is also a King Chavez …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30982

Free financial aid event set for college-bound students

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… Sunday, Feb. 9 , for College Goal Sunday and learn how to maximize their financial aid opportunities. The event, set for 2 to 4 p.m. in Schneider Hall, is being held at sites across the country to help high … about attending college, regardless of age. Volunteers from the University's Office of Student Financial Aid and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13373

Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool

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… resource offered through Western Michigan University. Learn how to register, when and where to vote, and even what choices you … as city hall through 8 p.m. on Election Day. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and include …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564

Science of creativity focus of two-day conference

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… conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Registration is open for the conference, set for Oct. 9-10. … in neural health. MacArthur Genius award-winning and Grammy®-nominated violinist, Regina Carter, and Johns Hopkins … For the full conference schedule and instructions on how to register, visit wmich.edu/brain/conference2013 . For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9300

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history … Dr. Steven Bertman, center, walks alongside Dr. Daniel Macfarlane at a Global Climate Strike event in 2019. Both are … with the COVID-19 pandemic, where scientific research has shown that vaccinations are highly effective at preventing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880