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Ethics Center speakers tackle politics, robot rights and more

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… on Dr. Bernhard Stahl KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An expert on international politics and policy, particularly in Southeastern … the Study of Ethics in Society's fall 2019 lecture series at Western Michigan University Wednesday, Sept. 4. Dr. … Northern Illinois University, "The Right(s) Question: Can and Should Robots Have Rights?" 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54876

President's cabinet reviewing more than 60 ideas to transform WMU

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… Montgomery challenged faculty and staff to propose transformational projects and ideas during his fall State of the University address. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a final … idea is truly transformational, and whether the proposal can be sustained, is scalable and represents a true …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43888

Alpha Lambda Delta earns outstanding chapter award

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… Michigan University's chapter of the Alpha Lambda Delta national honor society has won another prestigious … of their continued excellence in programming, communications and service during the 2012-13 academic year. It is a … each year, but recipients must wait four years before they can compete for the honor again. The Maintaining the Flame …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8780

Western's Carbon Neutrality Committee turning up the heat on climate commitments

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… Western's Carbon Neutrality Committee turning up the heat on climate commitments Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … to be the kind of leader to address this issue head-on. We can take actions that matter here for us and our community, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63977

Conference returns to Kalamazoo, grows offerings

Haworth College of Business

… in 2023 and is bringing a new look and exciting new format. The conference, which on average attracts 800 industry professionals each year, has rebranded … CEO, National Grocers Association Local partnerships with Can-Do Kalamazoo, headed by Western graduate Lucy Dilley , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68718

STEM-focused family event returns to WMU-Grand Rapids

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… on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—From building motorized Lego creations to watching robots in action, Western Michigan … of engineers, designers and other skilled individuals can cultivate their abilities.  “The AMP Lab was designed to … lasers and scanners to offer hands-on instruction and training, including computer numerical control programming, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71219

Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for an MBA

Haworth College of Business

… Princeton Review's list of best business schools. The education services company profiles the college in its 2022 … for students pursuing a Master of Business Administration. Schools are selected based on academics and … HyFlex courses, which are the cornerstone of the program, can be taken in person or online to offer maximum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67482

WMU Libraries' grants save students $184K in the spring semester

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… interested in adopting open textbooks—low or no-cost alternatives to traditional textbooks. The six courses were spread … student commented that, "The free textbook provides significant financial relief. It caused me to have a more positive … of access, low cost and high-quality content are significant benefits to instructors and students using open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59394

WMU librarian maintaining state hospital COVID-19 data online

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… WMU librarian maintaining state hospital COVID-19 data online Submitted by Deanne Puca on [caption] [/caption] … it is not publicly archived or available in a format that can be easily analyzed. To preserve this historically …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60165

'Choir for Good' sets the stage for students to explore purpose, amplify nonprofits

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… raising their voices to raise money for charitable organizations. The innovative, interactive "Choir for Good" virtual … their comfort zones. "I full-heartedly believe that art can be a vehicle for change and charity," says Evan Stoor , … finished product that people applaud," she says. "Music can create connections that didn't exist otherwise, and we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63487