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University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force
News
… to other agencies in Kalamazoo County. "There is always an unfortunate need for explosive-detection K-9s," he … and there have been requests the last few years for this service." Law enforcement agencies in Kalamazoo County and … and the students will come to accept and love the dogs. We want our community to feel comfortable around the dogs, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620
Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition
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… entrepreneurship and creativity by recognizing and rewarding undergraduate and graduate students for breakthrough … care sector. The next day, winners will be announced at an awards ceremony hosted by Mo Rocca , CBS Sunday Morning … student inventions worldwide in the 2015 James Dyson Award, after being named U.S. national winner in that competition …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898
Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education
College of Arts and Sciences
… in what is now Niles, Michigan. Its history faded after abandonment in 1781, yet local memory held firm, … categorize artifacts, assisting fellow students along the way. “Through this project, it helped me narrow my focus a little bit more and understand more of what I’m going to want to do. My big career goal would probably be to do …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438
Fulbright student awards go to WMU alumni, doctoral candidate
International Student and Scholar Services
… Fulbright student awards go to WMU alumni, doctoral candidate Submitted by … doctoral candidate have won highly competitive Fulbright awards to conduct research or teach English overseas for the … He plans to teach English in the United States or overseas after completing his Fulbright program. Dobek Peter Dobek …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/26488
Some campus offices on reduced hours for the holidays
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… begins with the end of fall semester, and some campus services will cease or have reduced hours starting Friday, … during holiday recess. Any prescription requests submitted after 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21 will be processed in accordance with … Tuesday, Jan. 2. For more information, call (269) 387-7000. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44110
Bridging science and community
W Magazine
… , professor of biological sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award recipient, is no stranger to scientific outreach, but … up, I’d never been approached with fun science, and it wasn’t until I got to college that I had science teachers … hopes to publish a paper on the findings alongside Ratashak after some additional data collection. Beyond providing an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848
Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes dreams build themselves. "I've always loved building things, always playing with Lego as a kid," says Julia Haas , of … as a production engineering intern. "I'm excited to see, after being involved in the quality side of (engineering), …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410
Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks
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… Education Resources (OER) grants, University Libraries awarded $1,000 grants each to 10 faculty and instructors. … Jennifer Klauth , an instructor for a Social Work Roles and Services course and manager of recruitment and outreach for … for his Advanced Research Methods in Psychology course after a Faculty Senate presentation on OER. "I was able to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257
Four from WMU selected to serve as college access advisors
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… Lariscy served as a tutor for WoodsEdge Learning Center, was the philanthropy chair for Chi Omega, and volunteered … High School in Vestaburg. As a WMU student, Hannivan was a behavioral aid for the Envision Center, an autism … will be placed at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in Detroit. After an intensive five-week training, advisors will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25682
Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award
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… Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four … global perspectives throughout teaching, research and service in higher education. "Albania has worked hard to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180