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Spring Convocation will showcase research in public health, humanities
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… for research and innovation. "Our humanities group was created by a well-established consortium across WMU, and … projects that won Faculty Research and Creative Activity Awards. Public Health The Discover Symposium "Connections to … of nutrition lessons. Participants have to complete them in order to receive their food benefits. "We have 50 different …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58305
Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award
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… earns Western professor national electric vehicle award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off … professor of nuclear physics received a City Captain Award in Plug In America's 2022 Drive Electric Awards Oct. 27 … to power our electric grid with cleaner energy sources in order to head off the worst effects of climate change in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761
Student team launching NASA competition dream
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… Lind has dreamed of building and launching rockets since watching “October Sky” in seventh grade. Now, as part of the … in April 2020 . Western Michigan University’s team was one of 42 college teams, and the only Michigan school, … around and collect ‘ice’ (sand) and get to a checkpoint in order to complete our mission.” Fifth-year aerospace …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856
Distance education: You do you
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… and providing services in a virtual environment. That was the message Dr. Alan Rea , professor of business … lectures with Mediasite and uploading them for students to watch asynchronously, do that. If you want to livestream and … communication are the elements that Zondag identifies in order to maintain the best learning environment for the end …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58871
WMU researchers creating national database of religious response to COVID-19
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research underway at Western Michigan University will create a national … (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) "History needs to be taught in order for society to be more prepared in future crises," … area for years to come," Riggs says. "It is particularly rewarding to see our graduate students developing their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60002
Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus
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… Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus Submitted by Erin … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dozens of construction projects are underway this summer on Western Michigan University's campus. And … the sundial and sculpture in front of Lee Honors College in order to remove the steps and make the area more accessible. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076
Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU
College of Education and Human Development
… to promote WMU Submitted by Chris Hybels on Montana Smith was accompanied by Drs. Kristal Erhardt, Yuanlong Liu … University’s exercise science program, her internship was anything but traditional. She had the opportunity to … arriving, her proficiency in the language was limited to ordering items off a menu. Now she feels more confident in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72268
WMU physics grad tracking gravitational wave event from Australia
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… WMU physics grad tracking gravitational wave event from Australia Submitted by Anonymous (not … current graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been a participant on one of the international … to thank them for their support. Brown had been under a gag order about the kilonova work until the news was revealed. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43382
Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists
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… year's slam is focusing on the theme "Power To the Press: Watchdogs of Democracy" and will engage students in topics … advisor for Amnesty International tasked with investigating war crimes and human rights abuses during crises. Her work … impact of President Trump's immigration-related executive order. Rageh previously was a journalist for 15 years, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637