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University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees
University Libraries
… University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees Submitted by Angela Brcka on The … outstanding contributions to the Libraries. Braedon Gatz, Iskandar Kholmatov and Jithendran (Jithu) Senthilkumar have … academic pursuits at Western. Braedon Gatz Braedon Gatz is pursuing a bachelor’s in physical and health education …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/04/student-scholarships
Mental health and wellness a priority at WMU
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… National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-TALK Crisis Text Line Text "start" to 741-741 KALAMAZOO, … behaviors and awareness of mental health issues. "We're going to be developing new programming that will be rolled … as well as present opportunities for individuals to learn how to help themselves and others. "Gaining a better …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54667
$800K grant to explore atomic level purity for energy developments
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… $800K grant to explore atomic level purity for energy developments … level. Researchers at Western Michigan University are poised to advance the field thanks to a nearly $800K U.S. … Department of Energy grant awarded to Dr. Robert Makin , assistant professor of computer science and principal …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/01/800k-doe-grant-makin
Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western
News
… experiences, Racheal Mmanga cultivated the necessary skills to succeed in her finance career. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From … with limited financial resources sparked my curiosity about how economies function," she says, adding that in her … of Business initially drew Mmanga to Western. A campus visit sealed the deal. "At my orientation, I met a student …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment
Researchers consider oral fluid testing as wave of the future for drug treatment, epidemiology
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… could revolutionize the future of testing for drugs, which is subject to abuse. "The main way the outcomes of substance … this has been through analysis of urine for drugs. However, this has certain drawbacks," says Dr. Stephen … very substantial impact," says Magura, adding that data so far, while very preliminary, support his hypothesis that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66863
Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display
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… Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"My first … these things." Interior design student Antione McCoy , of Farmington Hills, Michigan, planned to model in last year's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636
Assessment in Action Day conference returns for fifth year
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… for fifth year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Registration is required for the conference luncheon. … faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants are invited to the fifth annual Assessment in Action Day conference, set … a plenary session that will help participants determine how robust their current assessments are and eight breakout …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14043
'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena
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… Deanne Puca on Performance at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Department of Theatre is collaborating with the Black Arts and Cultural Center's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185
Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity
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… Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity … of Oaxaca," planned by Gabriela León, has been canceled due to severe winter weather. KALAMAZOO—A spring visiting … of being and perception of the world. She has shown those works in Mexico as well as abroad. In addition, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4297
LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus
W Magazine
… The nation’s largest conference for LBGTQ+ college students is coming to WMU. The Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay … says. “The institution at its highest level said we’re going to include these people, and we’re going to do it by a … on campus (in 2016), a lot of the work I would do is how to be inclusive, how to be an ally,” Nguyễn says. “But …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57382