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Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

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… See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City" (2019) by Dr. Mona Hana-Attisha , discussion led … the responsibilities that health care providers have with regard to advocating for their patients at both an … Santiago-Valles , associate professor emeritus of Africana studies, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses

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… leaders in West Michigan are committed to the state, with more than 90 percent producing products and services … the survey for a 23 percent response rate. The survey can be found at gvsu.edu/fobi/survey . "The role family … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128

WMU pilots 'Go West' to compete in decades-old women's air race

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… through 10 intermediate stops to reach New Cumberland with the fastest time. Of the more than 50 teams and … team Howerton , the WMU team's co-pilot, is a senior at WMU with a double major in aviation flight science and aviation … winner. A map of the race route and additional information can be found at airraceclassic.org . Howerton and Karsten …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16438

Tony Award-winning drama 'The Crucible' holds six performances

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… parable for contemporary society. The story focuses on a young farmer, his wife and a young servant girl who … paranoia is terrifyingly depicted. It is a paranoia that can drive a wedge between neighbors and through healthy … a metaphor for any event where the participants are faced with the need to lie in order to survive, and the corrupting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43300

Motorsports business to be the next topic at community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… in the community will be the topic of the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and … of the Zeigler Auto Group since 2002. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and has also served on its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43064

Michigan has minerals America needs

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… magnesium, manganese, niobium, potash, rhenium, rubidium, scandium, strontium, tantalum, tellurium, tin, titanium, … state's mining history. For example: Preliminary mapping suggests that a large deposit of potash may occur in up to … Midland-area brine. Magnesium metal is commonly combined with other metals to make alloys that can withstand high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012

Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

International Student and Scholar Services

… contemporaries that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Western Michigan University students are … campus in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for the 2015 fair, which is free … website at  wmich.edu/studyabroad . Published by the American Institute for Foreign Study and Institute of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/26963

First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan

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… Meng "My research shows air temperature has a strong link with lake-effect snowfall. When we have a colder winter, we … pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean, also has a significant impact on snowfall in Michigan." The warm phase of ENSO … because our lake temperature is increasing, leading to a bigger air (and) lake temperature difference." In addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178

Distinguished alumni nominations sought

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… The deadline for nominations is Sunday, March 1 , and they can be made online at mywmu.com/danomination . Distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21954

Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

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… contemporaries that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Western Michigan University students are … campus in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for the 2014 fair, which is free … Education, 97 percent of respondents agreed that candidates with international study or work experience will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18864