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WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games
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… weak in comparison with other ones, they were mostly non-significant after you included those other controls." Better … "The parenting measures in my study were some of the bigger predictors," DeCamp says. "The parental attachment … children. DeCamp says other studies have shown that growing up in a violent neighborhood and whether your friends engage …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296
The Piano Guys bring their show to Miller Auditorium
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… single seats and potential limited view seats remaining. Update: The show is now sold out. Purchase tickets online: … has now evolved into an incredible success story. The group consists of a marketing genius who does video, a studio … 500 million views. The Dec. 5 concert will feature their signature mash-up of classical music and pop. Tickets The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28682
Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities
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… Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities Submitted by Erin … relate to those students because I was a student who struggled. I was in the bottom 10% of my class through … from mentorship to community and mental health support. "(It) let me know I have a voice and I have the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907
WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12
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… non-faculty employees—those who reach far beyond their assigned responsibilities to give generously and creatively of … services and continually assisting both co-workers and supervisors. "Since the beginning of her employment in public … one nominator wrote. "Myra is efficient and offers suggestions to improve our business processes." Currie was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646
WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world
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… and remote internships. "It definitely gives you a leg up, because the situation we're in means that any job … they have the ability to assist students with the Gallup Strengths Assessment. “This assessment tool engages … that I can, so when that perfect job opportunity does come up, I'm ready!" She's also keeping in contact with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795
Getting career-ready during a pandemic
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… The seamless switch to virtual appointments and total support of students during this transition has been just what … around its Business Externship Program—one of the single biggest career exploration opportunities that students early … still going to happen? It is important that students with upcoming internships or jobs communicate openly via email or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851
Board approves WMU 2015-16 operating budget of $388 million
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… for base funding from the state. That amount is up more than $1.4 million—or 1.4 percent—compared to last year's support from the state. The top revenue element in the new …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24545
WMU board to consider room and board rates at Battle Creek meeting
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… aviation campus, which is located at the W.K. Kellogg Airport on Helmer Road. Those arriving early for the … purchase agreement to acquire an additional hangar at Kellogg Airport for use by the College of Aviation. Trustees also will take up a motion to incorporate language in its residency policy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23296
Concert to feature multimedia, electroacoustic compositions
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… of multimedia and electroacoustic works. Christopher Biggs' piece "Decoherence" for trumpet, live electronics, and … R. Coons depicts the small farming community where she grew up. Richard Johnson's work "Mushashi" for flute, electronics …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22514
Deadline approaching for spring Student Sustainability Grant proposals
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… are due by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 5 , for up to $75,000 in Student Sustainability Grants, which support student research, activities and initiatives that … Feed. Candace Fastenhammer and Jesus Romero , Leaders Unplugged Backpacking Equipment. Courtney Gullett and Julee Reed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22015