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Graduate College Dean Stapleton named interim provost

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… Graduate College Dean Stapleton named interim provost Submitted by Anonymous … Stapleton is an internationally recognized scientist with a long track record of receiving major research awards … Science Foundation. In 2015 and 2016, she was honored with WMU's Excellence in Discovery Award for garnering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40857

So that all may learn

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… So that all may learn Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laura Frantz shows a student how to use a voice recorder for at-home learning. Starting a new life in a new country with a language you don’t understand is difficult enough as … assist English learners during this time?'" She spoke with two graduate students in the Teaching English to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at school

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… safer at school Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Alessander Danna-dos-Santos, left, distributes face shields at … Mich.—Dozens of children will enter the school year with an added layer of protection thanks to a partnership … wear the face shields while playing outside. A conversation with the owner of Pre-K International in Kalamazoo confirmed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60916

Email added to WMU Alert, test set for Sept. 22

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… Email added to WMU Alert, test set for Sept. 22 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At 2:30 p.m. … take place unless the WMU Alert system has been activated within the previous 24 hours. If it has, the test will be … Sept. 23. When the test is conducted, messages conveyed with all alert methods—email, text, or phone call—will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35081

National OT professional association again honors WMU professors

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… association again honors WMU professors Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … made a significant contribution over time to the profession with a measured impact on consumers of occupational therapy … Her main research interests focus on treatments for people with acquired brain injuries, for whom she developed a frame …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28959

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health Submitted by Erin … and this was an opportunity for us to have a little fun with something and not try to take it too seriously," says … we just thought it would be a great way to be able to share with other nonprofits or individuals who are trying to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067

WMU sales students claim first place in the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… students claim first place in the Desert Cup Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The team of Haworth College of … Nielsen coached the team. The competition tasked students with two components: speed selling and sales role-play. … rapport and attempt to complete a signed lease agreement with their representatives from Willscot. Rounds were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67738

Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity commemorates 50 years at WMU

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… Alpha fraternity commemorates 50 years at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Epsilon Xi chapter … 50-year history at Western Michigan University, coinciding with WMU Homecoming Weekend 2012 . The Epsilon Xi chapter is observing this major milestone with several events, Oct. 4-6.  An alumni speaker series, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1826

WMU to host regional steel bridge, concrete canoe competitions

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… WMU to host regional steel bridge, concrete canoe competitions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and construction engineering. "The event provides students with a chance to gain hands-on, practical experience and leadership skills while dealing with real-world engineering issues." Steel Bridge Team The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46050

Groundbreaking enzyme discovery leads to Western professor receiving prestigious National Science Foundation prize

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… scientific breakthrough a century in the making has landed a Western Michigan University faculty member a … Stull, right. Turns out the scientific method pairs well with beer, as Stull and colleague Dr. Todd Barkman , … finding them?" Stull says. "So we combined his expertise with my knowledge about enzymes in this family that seem …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70536