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Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM
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… art imitates life or life imitates art is a question for philosophers to hash out. But that art imitates … and STEM education. But many educators now also advocate for expanding the acronym to STEAM, emphasizing the … to make it sound interesting," Tubbs says. "I ended up plugging it into a program where it generated sound waves off …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132
Battery research project will support company's clean energy plan
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… homes at any time. The event included a ribbon cutting for the battery facility, which is unique to Michigan and … vice president of electric grid integration, said before the event began. "Our Clean Energy Plan calls for more solar and wind electric generation facilities that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49068
Politics played a role in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find
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… crises. There was resistance to compulsory vaccinations for Smallpox 100 years ago, and the Supreme Court stepped in … translates into thousands of lives.” Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that by … where we are now.” From a public management perspective, for the researchers, it brings into question how different …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61626
Life cycle and social impact assessment expert to speak at WMU
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… on Norris KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Developing methods to account for the positive effects of individual and corporate sustainability efforts—and not just the harms being caused—is the topic of a … 9, 2018: Dr. Gregory Norris’ visit, originally scheduled for Thursday, March 15, has been canceled. Dr. Gregory …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45259
WMU's Unified Clinics receives $1.5M state appropriation
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… is slated to receive a $1.5 million state appropriation for its Unified Clinics , a multi-specialty group practice … O'Brien, who was instrumental in securing the funding, formally announced the allocation during a news conference … providers. The services help children and families struggling with often chronic physical and psychological …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49481
Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year
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… has chosen its Student Supervisor of the Year for the state of Michigan, and the honor goes to a Western … Financial Aid office, was announced in May as MASEA's pick for Michigan's top supervisor of students for 2018. The award recognizes the outstanding leadership, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573
WellTrack app gives WMU community tools to focus on mental health
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… their mental health negatively impacted their academic performance from March through May 2020, when COVID-19 prompted … were already high among the college student population before the pandemic, and they’re only increasing in this “new … their counselor to be able to monitor their progress and suggest useful tools within the program, but it’s not a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61381
Former MIT researcher discusses neuroethics in center's first fall talk
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… Former MIT researcher discusses neuroethics in center's … in a talk that leads Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's fall 2018 lecture … series. Dr. Stephanie J. Bird Dr. Stephanie J. Bird , former special assistant to the provost and vice president …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48528
Southwest Michigan slates 2018 Chávez awards dinner
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… will feature a keynote address by Dr. Juan R. Olivarez , former president of Aquinas College. Proceeds from the … Allegan, Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties. Reservations for the dinner, which costs $25 for students and $40 for others, are being encouraged by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45757
WMU's Michigan campuses and regional locations closed through Thursday, Jan. 31
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and emergency services, all of Western … become available. Events See the University events calendar for a full list of canceled events. The Bronco men's basketball game, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, has been canceled and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51382