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Role of Fed in '08 financial crisis examined in Corder's new book

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… by scrutinizing the actions of the Federal Reserve, both before and after the worst economic downturn in American history since the Great Depression. Dr. J. Kevin Corder … didn't take much digging to find out that the Fed really turned a blind eye to a lot of the practices in the home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/674

Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports

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… gifts. "There's not a corner of the University that has not been made stronger and more vibrant by the generosity of our … grateful for each and every gift." One of the significant outcomes of the increase in gifts is a series of new … from generations of Japanese students who were welcomed into the Soga home during their years at WMU. Soga, who died …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

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… Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI Submitted by … Gogan teaches an audience about generative AI prompts. AI can be described as the language equivalent of a calculator for …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life

Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics

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… Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On January 6, 2021, the … multicultural settings. The two will provide insights into how diverse cultures approach conflict resolution and …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/international-cheng-kidd-sun

Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… led a research project for Newell Brands, determining the best placement of recycling centers to reduce waste. … prompt used (text or images). The year-long project turned into a much larger undertaking than Turske expected. … away," says Turske. "The pictures are a little larger. You can see them from afar and kind of preemptively know what's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks

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… Mich.—A little more than a year ago, the average American may have worn a mask for a home improvement project or … a team of researchers at Western Michigan University may be on track to change. Drs. Steve Durbin , a professor in … in those systems applied to polymer-based materials; turned out that it did. So it's kind of cool." Durbin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847

Annual Turkey Trot 5K race returns for 60th year

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… returns Nov. 17. KALAMAZOO—The Turkey Trot 5K race will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 , at the Student … Both participants and spectators are encouraged to bring canned foods or nonperishable items for donation to Loaves & … registration on event day costs $20 and may be paid by cash or check only. For more information , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2334

Music of the Carpenters featured in Miller Auditorium event

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… at 8 p.m. Friday, April 21 . Tickets are available beginning Friday, Nov. 11. Purchase tickets online … a full version of the song. Indeed there was, and Richard turned that commercial jingle into a Billboard chart-topper … as these, Rock engages the audience to the point where they can't help but sing along with her and share the memories of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35843

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… than 100,000 happy returns Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of the Sky Broncos precision flight team raised $10,000 … by collecting and returning more than 100,000 bottles and cans this summer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When faced with funding … a campaign to collect and return bottles and cans for cash. About 15 students, head coach Marty Coaker and faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095

Charles H. Ludlow obituary

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… years with the Kalamazoo pharmaceutical firm. He was a member of the WMU Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1987. He … fortunate for the light and life of Chuck Ludlow." The same can be said for the broader community, as Ludlow was active … WMU named him 1991 Volunteer of the Year and inducted him into its Academy of Volunteers for his leadership of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/518