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Forces of trauma and resiliency next up in WMU Ethics Center talk
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… the physiology of the brain and create new pathways that can significantly alter perception, belief and behavior that can affect … resilient by revealing key factors that are necessary within experience to build resiliency. Resiliency allows …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19091
Criminologist tapped for his expertise on video games and violence
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… an increase in mass shootings to the propensity of young men to play violent video games. In recent weeks, NBC, … DeCamp's past and current research on the topic. That story can be found at … behavior. "People who have close positive relationships with their parents are a lot less like to engage in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45673
Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity
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… down. "From the word go, these guys took the ball and ran with it," says Tim Smolenski , director of community … team's Bronco Leadership Council headed out to a lot filled with trees and brush that will eventually hold two houses … is currently pursuing his MBA. "So, this is just one way we can give back and show that we appreciate what they do for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389
WMU students eligible for campus sustainability grant funding
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… campus sustainability grant funding Submitted by Brianna McCann on A student studies at a solar work station funded by … Engagement and Office for Sustainability. Interested applicants can find more information on the Student … their proposed research, projects or activities will comply with all WMU health and safety guidelines. Technically …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61290
Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship
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… giant gas planets. Shawn R. Brueshaber , a doctoral candidate at Western Michigan University, is trying to do … Space Science Fellowship. Brueshaber is one of only 28 applicants to be awarded a $30,000 award for 2016-17 from the … his doctoral committee chair, Dr. William Liou , worked with Brueshaber to meld his engineering skills with his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117
WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition
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… been named to the No. 3 spot nationally in the 2015 American Prize competition's college/university orchestra … of music. The WMU group placed third in its division, with the Baylor University Symphonic Orchestra capturing … that place or win the American Prize, get a lot of bragging rights," he says. Competition results are based on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29479
Montgomery to speak at upcoming community breakfast
Haworth College of Business
… Edward Montgomery is the final speaker for this season's Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Center. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required for this event and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46667
Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies
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… effect at the start of the fall 2020 semester. It comes with a more focused set of educational intents, learning … showing the program model and student learning outcomes with assessment rubrics was recently added there. A user … planned course offerings so an essential studies committee can review the courses during the spring semester. Elliott …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48731
Famed composer Legrand awarded WMU honorary degree
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… "bridged the musical styles of European classical, American jazz and popular music." The citation praised Legrand's … event that he was honored to be able to accept the award. "You may call me 'Doctor' from now on," he said. "I'm extremely happy and I will try to go on with my life doing better than I have done so far." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32194
WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development Submitted by Raine Kuch on These and other … and solutions related to sustainable development for African nations. The group will be making their presentations … Conference on African Development is held biennially, with the location alternating between WMU and Ethiopia. Its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48263