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Winter 2023-24: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… Western's winter weather closure policy Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a bit of snowfall on Halloween, it's a good reminder to review Western Michigan University's closure policy .   University closures … sensible shoes, such as insulated walking shoes or boots with rubber soles, for best footing on icy walks. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73247

WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among marginalized populations

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among … outcomes among individuals in marginalized populations with disabilities. According to Langston University, the … toward a field that is naturally inclusive of people with disabilities from traditionally underserved …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73205

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

Business leadership development company up first in entrepreneurship speaker series

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… Business leadership development company up first in entrepreneurship speaker series Submitted by … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and … To)." entrepreneurship forum Entrepreneurship Forum is a monthly series sponsored by BlueOx Credit Union and hosted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54713

Longtime WMUK volunteer wins Community Medal of Arts award

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… volunteer wins Community Medal of Arts award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sahlgren KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … of the acoustic music show "Grassroots" is being honored with a Community Medal of Arts award by the Arts Council of … on WMUK, the University's National Public Radio station, with the first broadcast airing on April 3, 1977. He is also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17248

WMU dedicates space honoring the memory of Dallas Rauker

Haworth College of Business

… by Stacey Lowis on Rauker KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program will … and Rauker's faculty advisor. "He was down-to-earth with a strong work ethic and was known to help his fellow students with their studies. The tutoring center is a fitting tribute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42554

Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … its 2023 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 116 in the nation this year, Western … to help support this population of students assisting with the transition from service into academia," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

Medieval prayer book newly available online

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… Medieval prayer book newly available online Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A two-page spread of the … for Cistercian and Monastic Studies, which is affiliated with WMU's Medieval Institute. The manuscript, part of the … format allows users to click through pages, interact with metadata using searchable fields and open the text in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7091

Food justice scholar to host day of events

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… Food justice scholar to host day of events Submitted by Anne Copeland on Taylor KALAMAZOO—A day of events focused on … He adds, "Her discussion of that work, in combination with theory and history, engenders an expansive sense of … (Faculty and staff only) 11:30 a.m. Community conversation with lunch to explore Kalamazoo-specific vision and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974

Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work Submitted by … opened up a lot of great connections through conversations with other scientists about how machine learning and data … for influencing the end result of a growth trial. With this information, he then used a learning algorithm to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72992