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LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

W Magazine

… LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus Submitted by … and decide the direction their life will take. “You can’t go through academia and get your degree without … LBGT Student Services' 30th anniversary. Safe on Campus, a training program launched in 1997, offers information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57382

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… five and 10 looks each, the run of show was packed. Dorien Watts, head of the MODA design committee, talks with some of … pounds of clothing and other textile annually. And the American Textile Recycling Service estimated the recycling rate … whole bunch of jean material, which is a durable fabric and can last a long time. And I was also gifted a whole bunch of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Matchbox Twenty to play on-campus concert

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… Matchbox Twenty to play on-campus concert Submitted by … rock band Matchbox Twenty brings its North American tour to Western Michigan University with a concert at … the Feb. 13 show, contact Bethany Gauthier at (269) 387-2245 or bethany.gauthier@wmich.edu. Contact: Cara Barnes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3079

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

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… bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math Submitted by Erin Flynn on A student at the Refugee … to get the kids thinking about impacts and how you can design something to better suit a situation," says Kaden … their eggs get dropped from a balcony. Moments like that can plant the seed for future learning or even a potential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus … flight-clearance coordinator.  "The airline industry can be stuck in its ways," he says.  "It can take a lot of … a flight." The Epplett family That's the pro.  Working odd hours is the con.  "Working in airline operations," he says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542

A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system

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… A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Dr. … a leech with the ease of one snatching a gummi worm from a candy jar. But this slimy invertebrate won't just quiver … Jellies says. Though leeches seek prey during daylight hours, overexposure to invisible ultraviolet light can

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011

Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference

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… Experts slated for upcoming Michigan Autism Conference Submitted by … Her presentation is titled "Strategies that Parents Can Use to Minimize Problem Behavior" and will be preceded … of behavior analysis. His presentation is titled "How Can We Increase the Impact of Behavior Analysis in Solving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34858

Why I Give: David Sluyter

W Magazine

… decision to give back to Western Michigan just came naturally for alumnus David Sluyter .  “I’ve reached the age when I can finally admit I’m getting older,” he jokes.  “It was … on Coldwater Lake, Michigan. “We try to get out early so we can watch the sunrise,” says Sluyter, MA ’69, EdD ’80. “We …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71780

Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015

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… Presidential Scholar designation is the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most … with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a minor in mathematics. During his junior year, Lind … Lee Honors College thesis, "Simple Visual Discrimination Training for a Child With Autism and Exceptional Learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25421

Student leaders urged to register for RSO Leadership Conference

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… become premiere leaders in their registered student organizations are invited to attend the third annual RSO Leadership … $100 for a single room. The conference cost and lodging fee can be paid by visiting the Student Activities and … programs, at salp-rsoleadership@wmich.edu or (269) 387-2475. Contact: Jeanne Baron June 21, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/855