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Autism art show on display, reception planned

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… Autism art show on display, reception planned Submitted by … art gallery where an exhibit reception is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 . The reception is free and open … them comfortable—it visually connected what they did with how they interacted with the people. It was a great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13205

Disability services office slates employee lunch and learn series

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… Disability services office slates employee lunch and learn … daunting for students who have a variety of disabilities. To promote awareness of the accommodation challenges in the … is being funded by an implementation grant, will focus on how faculty and staff can help support students with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21425

OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon

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… OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … is approaching. The "Fall Kickoff: What's New at OLLI" is 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Peoples Church, 1758 N. 10th … Presidential Election, Cutting Edge Issues in Bioethics, How the Railroads Came to Kalamazoo, Women in the Civil War …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33778

New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education Submitted by … aspects of Hispanic culture influenced by Black culture; however, they aren’t typically portrayed in course content, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

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… up with a device that can be implanted in a football helmet to monitor the severity and location of blows to the head . … SafeSense Technologies LLC, off the ground. Top eight finisher Their idea was recognized as one of the top eight … use in monitoring blows on the football field. Here's how it works: Data from the sensor, whether inside a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339

Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management

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… major, Daniela Peña Cabreja routinely sings the praises of Western Michigan University. In addition to … I dropped everything and told architecture, 'Bye, I'm going to go for my dreams!'" Peña Cabreja couldn't exactly … selling and marketing the University," she says, explaining how improving her English language, communication and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… and developing engines that could power intergalactic missions sounds like a job description ripped from the film … suburban Chicago. "Then I figured I'd already made it that far, I should just stick it out. And I'm very happy that I … orbiting the Earth, and we were charged with determining how to reduce fuel consumption of another satellite that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project … at. It’s infinitely challenging, you never know what you’re going to find and it satisfies that intellectual curiosity,” … giving them the opportunity to learn excavation skills, how to draw maps and identify artifacts, and how to develop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… Michigan University will honor two faculty members this week for being exceptional educators and mentors and … that will set them apart." Another former student noted how thoroughly Downey read and responded to the stories … upbeat demeanor remains unbowed. "We have to stop her from going the extra mile for us," another student concluded in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized

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… Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … with concerned parents and students asking questions about how we were handling the pandemic," Herman says. "Flor's … them on the path to success, both in school and life. Risk, far right, and his "Normies" "He has always supported me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63563