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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

Deadline approaching for two assessment awards

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Awards will be presented at this year's Assessment in Action Day. KALAMAZOO—The deadline … and University Individual Assessment Excellence Award, is Friday, Feb. 14 . Awards will be presented at the … University Assessment Excellence Award The purpose of this award is to recognize and showcase outstanding efforts of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13223

WMU receives $2 million grant to assist farmworker community

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… WMU receives $2 million grant to assist farmworker community Submitted by Anonymous (not … awarded the grant to fund their long-standing College Assistance Migrant Program. The University is one of only 10 institutions in the country and the only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42667

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

Guest artist Ivalah Allen to perform concert

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… Guest artist Ivalah Allen to perform concert Submitted by Anonymous … will perform "American Songs of Love and Faith" with pianist Gunta Laukmane at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 , in Western … Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Ivalah Allen Allen has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21129

WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality

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… by Mark Bugnaski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Travel the world for history class and actually see the culture. Practice surgery … The VR Lab at WMU Libraries was started to explore this revolutionary technology as a collaborative effort of the … technology," says Lou Ann Morgan , senior marketing specialist for University Libraries. As an exciting, even sensory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873

WMU to break ground on economic-development engine

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… region's newest job and business development initiative is slated to help kick off 2019. Western Michigan University … $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The grant will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50722

Flu shots available at the WMU Student Center Nov. 8 and 9

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… for those 65 and up. Students A student drop-in clinic is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 8 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. … Stairs. Employees An employee-focused drop-in clinic is planned at the Benefits Wellness Expo on Thursday, Nov. 9 … and staff may stop in while they are attending the expo. This clinic will be located near the expo check-in table at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73259

Expert on Russian economy to give Sichel talk

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Linz KALAMAZOO—An economist who has studied employment in Russia and other countries in the former Soviet Union will visit the campus of Western Michigan University to speak … Governance in Transition Economies: A Comparative Analysis," is free and open to the public. Susan Linz Linz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5447

Public invited to apply to four-week translation program

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… on Translation programs in Arabic, Japanese or Spanish KALAMAZOO—Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for Western Michigan University's Summer Translation Program. The four-week program is for those learning Arabic, Japanese or Spanish who want …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5431