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Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness

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… Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If physical movement stimulates the nervous system, does exercise make you smarter? Will … of tic-tac-toe give you a better chance of winning? Why and what cause explosions in space? These and other scientific …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55183

WMU to host academic conference in retailing, marketing and supply chain

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will host the 2024 American Collegiate Retailing Association and … management to discuss cutting-edge research and trends. “We are fortunate to be hosting this prestigious academic … Michigan University,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka , associate professor of marketing. “With top programs in food marketing, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72597

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

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… Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity … gained such a brighter perspective on life. It's improved the way that I view the world and has given me not just an … Osterhout says. A visit to campus sealed the deal. "What originally drew me in was fine arts and how much that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

Something old, new in Gold Company's Lincoln Center show

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… WMU's acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble Gold Company KALAMAZOO--They've done it before. But not quite like this. For the … fall as part of the new "Jazz Masters at Miller" series, shared the stage with Gold Company and the University Jazz … are going to be at Jazz at Lincoln Center. I really dig what you guys are doing.' I said, 'Great. Do you want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/179

Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents

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… Erin Flynn on Kelsi Schmottlach and Ana Charnesky visited the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum. Schmottlach and … placement of temples, different coloring of the tiles that are used on the temples—there's a lot of meaning behind … grind peppercorn or salt." "We were able to get a sense of what it looks like to do product testing, what it looks like …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/product-design-grads-cap-college-experience-china-trip

Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma

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… Mich.—Registration has begun for two workshops by the Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center … at Western Michigan University’s Unified Clinics for parents of children who have experienced trauma. Participants … a group experience to help participants better understand: what trauma is, how trauma impacts the brain and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30928

Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion

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… light in a panel discussion by editors and contributors of the new anthology "Immigration and Justice for Our … helped them adapt and adjust to student life in the United States. She regularly reviews books on her blog, The … and editor from the Netherlands. Recently his work has appeared in Assaracus, Friends Journal, the John Whitmer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42963

Many WMU offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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… Many WMU offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and activities honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King are scheduled throughout the weekend and Monday. Listed … emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Closures and reduced hours Many offices, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29624

WMU lauded for societal impact and outstanding value

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… value Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on 2015 marks the third year that WMU has made the Washington Monthly list … the Buck category. About the list To answer the question, "What can colleges do for the country?" Washington Monthly's … the publication characterizes as college qualities that are good for the nation. Criteria include producing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26361

Harvard scholar to address caregiving in Humanities Center talk

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… Harvard scholar to address caregiving in Humanities Center talk Submitted by Anonymous … look at caregiving when he speaks in April as part of the University Center for the Humanities' Healing Arts … Hospital. A physician and anthropologist, he is now in his 35th year at Harvard. He is a leading figure in several …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22634