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Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot Submitted by Anonymous … much like human beings." More sophisticated messaging would go beyond accomplishing a simple task to encompass … responded. "Great!" Pepper said. "Make sure you write a good article on Pepper!" For more WMU news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

From the Eras Tour to embracing identity, WMU Haworth student thrives this summer

Haworth College of Business

… by Abbie Griffith on Taylor Swift on stage performing at Ford Field in Detroit. Jasmine Vicencio at a Pride Month … but a powerful reminder of the progress, resilience and ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility.” She also … memories. Embracing your LGBTQIA+ identity, engaging with supportive individuals and joining campus communities at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72060

University Theatre presents 'Man of La Mancha'

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… University Theatre presents 'Man of La Mancha' Submitted by Anonymous (not … (and perhaps his life) when he is thrown into a dungeon upon the order of the Spanish Inquisition. Cervantes draws … Deontez Lockett , Emily McKay , Jordan Mosley , Mike Perlongo , Brooke Papritz , Lindsay Powers , Blake Price , Payton …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22784

WMU students eligible for campus sustainability grant funding

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… funding Submitted by Brianna McCann on A student studies at a solar work station funded by a student sustainability … WMU Student Sustainability Grant competition, which supports student research, projects and activities that have … by mid-December 2020. Collaborators expect to award up to $32,500 this fall semester.  Funding is awarded twice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61290

Mindless Behavior and the OMG Girlz come to Miller Auditorium

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… are on sale now for the April 17 show. KALAMAZOO—Hip hop groups Mindless Behavior and the OMG Girlz with special guest … coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17 . Purchase tickets online: … Five and New Edition, Mindless Behavior has been stirring up a frenzy on their "Shout Out Tour" with R&B grooves and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14940

Annual festival brings theatre artists from across Midwest to campus

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… Annual festival brings theatre artists from across Midwest to campus Submitted by … unique ways. Each play centers around a character (or group of characters) who are lost and searching for something … production when it caught the attention of actress Whoopi Goldberg. In addition, "And Her Hair Went With Her," had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47468

WMU named one of five best U.S. campuses for electric cars

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of a charging station at WMU. KALAMAZOO—For students who have an electric car and are going to college, there are few better places in the United … risen by an impressive 35 percent in the past 12 months, up to 1,134 charging stations this year compared with just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19402

Honors organization recognized with national award

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… Honors organization recognized with national award Submitted by Deanne … service.  The Maintaining the Flame Award is a follow-up award to the Society's Order of the Torch Award, the … to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society." For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43972

Programs planned to clarify tuition-related employee benefits

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… Programs planned to clarify tuition-related employee benefits Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … event for employees wanting to learn more about signing up for courses themselves. It will be held in the … Although walk-ins are welcome, those planning to attend the upcoming programs are asked to register by sending an email …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18022

Management professor Keenan dies

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… faculty in 1962, the year his department was established at the University. Over the next three years, he helped … in cities where WMU had regional locations and offered dial-up access. Keenan would occasionally lead the course from … That work has led to hundreds of small business startups. Keenan earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17921