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Webinars explore WMU research regarding social consequences and response to COVID-19

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… by WMU's College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with WMUx, the series is funded through University research … onset of COVID-19 in the United States, but the most significant has been state-level political party control. This … and professor of comparative religion, and Dr. Diane Riggs , faculty specialist II of comparative religion. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61262

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… be used to enhance undergraduate introduction to science , with the goal of attracting and retaining more students in … is one of just 37 awards made by HHMI  this year to American research universities invited to compete in the … help students integrate their acquired knowledge into a bigger whole," Schwartz says. "That bigger whole is all about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

Fort St. Joseph archaeological site focus of summer programs for all ages

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… Niles, is beginning its intensive summer program schedule, with registration underway for its summer camps and dates … summer. Summer camp programs The Summer Camp Program for youth and lifelong learners, alike, provides an opportunity … and feature these topics and presenters: July 20 , "Bark Canoes and Dugouts: Early Transportation on West Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32274

Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition

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… 2020 cycle, one of only 13 doctoral-granting universities with a “high research activity” classification to receive … early 2000s. The foundation, which works to improve American education, understands community engagement as … learning and internship opportunities for students. WIRE Youth Development Programs. These free offerings have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57766

Communication professor selected for prestigious TV academy fellowship

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… tours at leading Hollywood production facilities to meet with producers, observe production and get firsthand updates … Demand development, production and exhibition, so that I can continue to offer leading-edge content in communication … documentary, aboriginal/First Nation and Native American media, environment and communication, and gender- and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43439

Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… July 19 , "Braiding Knowledge: Community-Based Archaeology with Turkish and Native American Communities," Dr. Sonya Atalay , associate professor of … at the corner of Fort and Bond Streets in Niles. Attendees can meet WMU archaeologists working at the archaeological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40535

China's rise in spotlight during 2015-16 Sichel Series

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… Sichel Lecture Series. The series kicks off on Sept. 23 with Dr. Murray Scot Tanner , former WMU professor of … Quarterly and The China Journal. In addition to serving at CAN Corp. and WMU, Tanner has served as senior political … Mary E. Lovely, professor of economics and the Melvin A Eggers Economics Faculty Scholar in the Maxwell School of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26945

WMU celebrates opening of Business Technology and Research Park North, Ascension Borgess Cancer Center

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… Technology and Research Park North, Ascension Borgess Cancer Center Submitted by Paula M. Davis on WMU President … the formal launch of BTR Park North in a joint ceremony with officials from Ascension Borgess Cancer Center and … that will provide crucial patient care for years to come. "You have realized your goal of building a state-of-the-art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65768

Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer

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… charge all participants a fee for materials, and those with low enrollment may be canceled. The Confucius Institute at WMU is a nonprofit … interested in Chinese culture or in visiting China but can't attend formal courses." She adds that the institute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39256

'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation

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… Alumni Center. About the renovation The renovation was done with the aim of achieving LEED Platinum certification, which … features as conference rooms, a cafe and a ballroom that can accommodate 180 people. The project's architectural … to permit fresh air to circulate in the building. A significant part of the renovation included asbestos and lead …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27780