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Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the future of diagnosing mental disorders looks closer to how we test for diseases than it does to the current model of behavioral observation. "A … identify autism spectrum disorder. Using the novel framework, ASD-DiagNet, the team was able to classify ASD using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65069

ESPN College GameDay coming to WMU Saturday

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… make a first-time stop in Kalamazoo Saturday, Nov. 19, to do a pregame broadcast from the campus of No. 14 (AP) Western Michigan University. The weekly three-hour show will air live at 9 a.m. from the Sangren Pedestrian Mall … weeks GameDay will be at a game televised by an ESPN network. For more information on WMU football , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36423

UCLA economist to discuss cleansing effects of Great Recession

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… Great Recession." Till von Wachter Von Wachter received a doctoral degree in economics from the University of … labor economics, economics of aging and macroeconomics. His work has been the subject of several congressional … insurance and the costs of recessions for young workers have been published in the American Economic Review, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22788

TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’

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… adds.  Nine of 10 Western graduates are employed quickly, working in their chosen field in jobs they like ( 2022-23 Career Outcomes Report ). TIME’s list shows that alumni are distinguishing themselves as leaders, … teamwork and strategic problem-solving.  Dr. Doug Lepisto , associate professor of management and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74605

Annual festival to bring over 900 high school singers to campus

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… repertoire, extending from early music to newly composed works. He currently leads three of North America's finest … He has previously served as music director of the Masterwork Chorus and Orchestra, chorusmaster for the Spoleto … Brandywine, Denise Boger. Coloma, Rebecca Selvidge. Dowagiac Union, Jeff Robinson. Hastings, Matthew Callaghan. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22308

Hettinger, Miller to lead WMU Board of Trustees for 2015

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… Fort Custer Industrial Park during his tenure. For his work in economic development, Hettinger received letters of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21287

Finding the next best meal: Bartek Scheibe’s road to the food industry

Haworth College of Business

… an organization. Planning for meetings is plenty of work. Additionally, running a successful meeting needs open … Having found inspiration from Kalamazoo entrepreneur Doreen Gardner, founder of Papa's Peanut Brittle, Scheibe … has found a model for success as a future business leader. “Doreen has been one of my inspirations in the local food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69901

National experts to speak at second annual leadership conference

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… Gerstandt is recognized as an expert in the field of workplace diversity and inclusion, offering workshops that offer greater clarity and new perspectives. … A corporate coaching firm that encourages interactive group workshops and facilitates improvisation in the workplace, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19795

Finding the tools to feed the world

Haworth College of Business

… wants to leave an impact—to see the significance of their work. Western Michigan University senior Jacob Remington … of recruitment within the organization, the group has shown him the importance of getting involved. “I’ve made my … sure that controllable things like my effort are never outdone by someone else,” he adds. From Michigan to Italy, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69876

WMU Alumni Association selects leadership for 2014-15

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… the board's Executive Committee. New or returning officers Dordeski President— Mark Andrew Jackson of Story City, Iowa, … second term as president. Vice President— Mercedes Varasteh Dordeski of Beverly Hills, attorney in the health care law … Randy Watkins of Lansing, retired, Bachelor of Social Work and MPA from WMU in 1976 and 1985, respectively. WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17784