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First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… and build on the foundation she developed at Western to become an immigration lawyer. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spending much … area. There she started tutoring local children, and it turned into a paying job her second year at Western. "It was … it a chance," she says. "We only go to places like Tulum or Cancun, but in reality, all these small towns that we happen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… Dr. David Rudge interacts with his students. (Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Discovering the … his students how stories from the history of science can explain scientific advancements and changes in the field. “There are a group of people who turned off to science, and there’s a lot of research to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

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… studies is located. KALAMAZOO, Mich—“Oh my goodness, it’s beautiful! I cannot believe it came out so well. Wow!” gushes Dr. Dawn … of possibility. “A lot of data exists already that can be turned into 3D. There’s almost certainly opportunity to take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Global economies discussed during talks at WMU

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… various global economies and the effects of democracy will be discussed during a series of three lectures this week and … system and critiques democracy, and especially the American variety, while defending China’s system of government … a period early this century in which it looked like Brazil turned the corner and set a course that joined political …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31340

Campus community members will make their marks on new facility

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… Campus community members will make their marks on new facility Submitted by … ceremony is held when the last piece of steel is raised into place, often adorned with an evergreen tree for good … dessert station specializing in crepes. Café 1903, a retail cash operation and convenience store on the lower level, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28660

Tuition and budget for 2012-13 academic year top trustees' agenda

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… to 12:30 p.m. Meeting at 12:30 p.m. in Room 157 of the Bernhard Center, the board will consider the … a general fund operating budget for the fiscal year that began July 1. During the meeting, board members also will … regarding the University's investment of its operating cash. A number of other items round out the board agenda, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1071

Michigan Gov. Snyder makes campus stop for WMUK taping

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… by city government. That city government, he said, had become an obstacle counteracting all the positive things … is enough," he maintained. Late in the interview, talk turned to politics and whether Snyder had decided to run again for the gubernatorial post and how he felt about the prospect of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8360

WMU mourns student Jacob Jones, who was victim of off-campus shooting

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… on Howard Street near the WMU campus. Two male suspects are being sought by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, … science. Earlier reports noted his age as 20. He would have turned 20 later this month. Counseling professionals at … that a promising life as been lost." The complete text can be found at wmich.edu/president . The shooting did not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36851

Career and Student Employment Services ready to help WMU students, recent alumni navigate uncertain job market

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… how some outstanding WMU graduates are confidently heading into the future. Business graduate Kordell Smith lined up an inside sales job weeks before graduation. Read about his WMU journey. KALAMAZOO, … professionals, and ask for recommendations as to how they can improve their skills, their resumes and who else they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59015

Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At a time when football concussions are triggering lawsuits and making headlines, students at Western Michigan University have come up with a device that can be implanted in a football helmet to monitor the severity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339