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Nominations sought for three prestigious campuswide awards
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the Western Michigan University community are invited to nominate faculty and staff members for three of WMU's most prestigious annual awards. … Teaching Award. The recipients of all three honors will be among those recognized during the fall 2016 Academic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30626
Panel discussion examines spread of fake news
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… the widespread proliferation of fake news stories will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Western Michigan University. "How to Catch Fake News Before it Catches You" is the topic of the event at the Lee … fake news story, the impact of fake news on our democracy, why it spreads so easily, and whose responsibility it is to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37957
Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… in space is a top priority for NASA and researching the best methods of achieving that goal is essential. Just ask … level projects that relate to the space industry and can be tied into NASA’s strategic interests. Bridges Bridges … is little scientific understanding of its cause. That’s why I wanted to develop a project that can enable research …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848
A catalyst for environmental justice
W Magazine
… pollution, higher temperatures, water contamination—all are being exacerbated by climate change, and they're impacting … my parents would engage me in certain issues," she remembers, "they would say, 'We're a part of a community that may … she says. "Things like, what is environmental justice? Why is environmental justice important? What communities are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145
Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads
Haworth College of Business
… Mich. —On Sunday, Feb. 11 , millions of Americans will be glued to their televisions for Super Bowl LVIII. Is it to … all these factors add up to what experts are expecting to be the most watched Super Bowl in history, making it a … of marketing at Western Michigan University, explains why the big game is such a big deal. “ With viewership …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74562
WMU video wins viewer support competition hosted by Planet Forward
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… verified) on Final Climate Leadership Award winners will be announced this spring. KALAMAZOO—Second Nature and Planet … receiving 8,912 votes from site visitors and community members. The WMU submission to this year's competition … proud of the efforts we've made over the past 30 years to be a green and sustainable university campus." In the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15427
Plans for new alumni center unveiled
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… design shown in the third and final public session has been done with the aim of achieving LEED Platinum … fireplace salvaged from North Hall. Construction is due to begin in May with an anticipated completion date of June … two small wings shown in earlier public presentations have been re-envisioned to be clad in brick similar to that on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14654
Part-time instructors honored during week of events
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… aimed at honoring the contributions of part-time faculty members has been scheduled as Western Michigan University holds its … leadership honors eight part-time instructors who have been honored by their respective colleges with teaching …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21984
Nominations sought for student Who's Who
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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Faculty and staff members at Western Michigan University are invited to nominate … has participated in this program for more than 20 years. To be eligible for inclusion, students must have at least a … Call (269) 387-2547 with questions. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 24, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/96
WIDR celebrates success at intercollegiate broadcasting conference
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Left to right: Jeff Simmonds, Amber Zundel, Antonio Mitchell, Annie Kustasz, Andrew … in New York City earlier this month. WIDR won an award for best underwriting spot at the 78th annual Intercollegiate … presented a session at the event titled, "Show Prep: What? Why? How?" discussing how students can be more prepared for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45750