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Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot
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… their knowledge of human-robot interactions with a new, glistening white-plastic being that stands nearly 4-feet tall, … I like humans. Humans are so cute. Encountering a human is always a special moment." Needless to say, Pepper has … with Pepper to study human-robot message design logic. "Isn't she amazing?" Autumn Edwards says, referring to Pepper …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083
Numerous WMU events slated for Hispanic Heritage Month
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… Numerous WMU events slated for Hispanic Heritage Month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … will be taking place at Western Michigan University this fall in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month , including a 40th anniversary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42461
Fine arts college announces recognition award winners
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Richmond Center for Visual Arts KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Fine Arts at … Jane Baas Baas, chair of the Department of Dance, is the Excellence in Service award winner. Baas led the … Science. Dr. Lofton L. Durham Durham, professor of theatre, is the Excellence in Teaching award winner. Durham's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16678
Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness
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… Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness Submitted by Anonymous … mental health advocate will share the powerful story of his unlikely survival and strong will to live during two … , in Chenery Auditorium, 714 S. Westnedge Ave. All seating is general admission, and both sessions will include an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265
WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification
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… gather Friday, April 29 , to observe national Arbor Day. This will be the first time WMU has joined with the city to observe the day, which is a component of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation's … be planting have 4-inch diameter trunks. They're a little bigger than we normally plant, but big events deserve big …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31706
Aerospace engineering alumna soaring at Boeing
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… and its smooth overseas flight capability. “I expressed this fascination to my mother and without doubt she gave me an idea of pursuing an engineering career,” Haji says. ”This was so huge coming from her. She has never doubted my … supporting me during my falls and cheered for me during my rise.” Today, Haji, a 2018 aerospace engineering graduate, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58017
Boil water advisory in effect for some campus locations through Saturday evening
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… Boil water advisory in effect for some campus locations through Saturday … repaired, and water was being turned back on to French, Davis and Zimmerman halls at around 9 p.m. Although not mandatory, the city of Kalamazoo advises that as a precautionary measure, residents in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27458
Registration open for fall 2017 lifelong learning classes, trips
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… Registration open for fall 2017 lifelong learning classes, … Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University is offering more than 60 courses, trips, and special … and designed for passionate learners age 50 and over. Registration is open for both institute members and nonmembers. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42319
WMU launches supply chain academies in new tech center
Haworth College of Business
… operations and inventory control. The first academy is scheduled for October at Urban Alliance's new technical … Luke Kujacznski, executive director of Urban Alliance. "This is a tremendous opportunity for our Momentum participants, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41478
WMU ensembles to present headline performance at state conference
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… Hall in Grand Rapids. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students, and are available online at … University Symphonic Band "The Michigan Music Conference is the single most important gathering of music educators in … and a new work by WMU faculty composer, Dr. Christopher Biggs , titled "Extinction." The University Symphony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29517