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Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic
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… the heroes of the pandemic in West Michigan, and demand is growing by the day. Feed the Fight Kalamazoo is ramping … of thing. You help people who are sitting at home wondering how they can be supportive without actually going outside … and all pulling together," Hadden says, listing everything from restaurant recruitment and fundraising to food delivery …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261
Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney
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… Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on … traveled to eight cities in three states to visit key locations marking some of the most significant moments in Disney's life, from birth to death. "By walking in his footsteps, you get …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752
University recognizes electrical and computer engineering professor with scholar award
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… will be presented with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during the Fall … or scientific achievement, bringing wide recognition from the academic community beyond Western’s campus. … a colleague. “Dr. Atashbar’s work has clearly demonstrated how he has established himself as a teacher-scholar. He has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68941
New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning
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… New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning … lecture hall with the neutral color pallet? Interested in how augmented reality can strengthen traditional … rather than capabilities. "This entire transformation from EUP to WMUx represents a significant investment in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331
Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series
Haworth College of Business
… Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series Submitted … in February of 2017. The store is Chick-fil-A's fifth location in Michigan and is known for its boneless chicken … and a master's degree in organizational leadership, both from WMU. Entrepreneurship Forum Entrepreneurship Forum is a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41931
WMU researchers receive grant to study fatal fungus in bats
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… affects hibernating bats. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded two Western Michigan … is testing the efficacy of chitosan, a compound obtained from the hard outer skeleton of shellfish, to limit the … to manage WNS and conserve our native bats," says Dr. Jeremy Coleman, the service’s national WNS coordinator. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17292
Mental health and wellness a priority at WMU
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… National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-TALK Crisis Text Line Text "start" to 741-741 KALAMAZOO, … as well as present opportunities for individuals to learn how to help themselves and others. "Gaining a better … Sindecuse Health Center. It offers students a one-stop location for medical, mental and emotional health needs. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54667
Professor's documentary to screen at Waterfront Film Festival
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… Film Festival Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Wilder, Machiorlatti and Harris KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A documentary by a Western Michigan … death of Harris' cousin by Wilder's friend, they shared how, after encountering one another in a community college …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16566
WMU to become mecca for world's medievalists
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… WMU to become mecca for world's medievalists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Attendees … University campus in early May to examine topics ranging from medieval social networking and military history to … 2013 International Congress on Medieval Studies, including how to register, visit wmich.edu/medieval/congress or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6867
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in August
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Chinese classes, global art classes and the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival. Opportunities to get globally engaged are … geography, language, and culture by creating art inspired from around the world. Free and open to the public. Friday, … music, then create your own Didgeridoo instrument and learn how to play with award-winning Australian singer and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47909