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WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19
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… professionals on the front lines. It's driving up the need for personal protective equipment—something in short supply … cubes that doctors can place over a patient while performing an intubation. Dr. Lai Hsien-yung , a Taiwanese … and increase the amount of time they are able to work before becoming ill themselves," says Patrick Wilson , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767
NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty
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… have earned the inaugural New York Times inEducation Award for Innovation in Education Abroad, which recognizes the … Palmer , professor of management, received the award for how they are incorporating the Times into the Social … economy by 2020. But at the same time, she notes, India struggles with such challenges as poverty, hunger, toxic air …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449
WMU Study Abroad Fair open to campus and community
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… Abroad Fair open to campus and community Submitted by Korey Force on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … Fair will provide area students and the public with the information to make an overseas learning experience part of … "Ideally, all WMU students should enjoy the positive transformations that come from study abroad," says Dr. Paulo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55371
Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney
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… Tremblay. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the Magic … Network in Lansing. Students individually serve as guides for each day, studying the historic significance of each … in four of the cities we visited, so there's an opportunity for networking with Broncos in the community." A two-time …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752
Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness
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… Staples and Chase Yi are the lead characters in "Coming up for Air." Following the preview of "Coming up for Air," a 2019 feature film shot across Michigan and in … refuge in his blog postings. Like many parents, she struggles with wondering how worried she should be. Additional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49463
Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights
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… LAY-Ma BO-wee) will give a talk titled "It's Time for Women to Stop Being Politely Angry." Organized as a fundraiser, the event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $15 and will be preceded by a Nobel … from Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio will join her for the two-day gathering. WMU President Edward Montgomery …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210
Sustainability celebration showcases green programs
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… University Thursday, Sept. 28. Doors open at 2 p.m. for the 2017 Fall Sustainability Celebration at the Office for Sustainability. The event will include a lively outside … featuring campus sustainability groups, EcoJug distribution for new students, fresh locally grown food from the Gibbs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42800
Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner
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… 25th annual march and program to recognize Chávez is set for Friday, March 29 . Meanwhile, the annual celebratory … well as members of the region's Hispanic community is set for Saturday, March 30 . Elva Treviño Hart, an award-winning … and dinner. (Due to an emergency, the scheduled speaker was forced to cancel. Graciously filling in will be Sonya M. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52584
WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive
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… or gently used books throughout the University community for students in kindergarten through the third grade. The "Book-It" drive benefits a similar effort organized by the United Way of Battle Creek and … throughout campus during the month of October. Books for the campaign also may be purchased from an Amazon wish …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984
Marketing, business development exec takes on WMU-Punta Gorda role
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… been named director of outreach and corporate engagement for Western Michigan University Extended University … the local health care industry, identifying opportunities for external research funding, serving as a representative and community relations advocate for the University, and helping to connect University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45092