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Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena
W Magazine
… in acquisitions. Singh’s journey to becoming a leading CEO wasn’t linear though. In fact, Singh stumbled at the first college he attended. “GMI (Kettering) wasn’t a good fit,” he admits. “I was miserable, so at 18 … engineer,” he jokes, “but gaining an understanding of scientific methodology and how to frame and solve problems, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128
A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system
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… M. Davis on Dr. John Jellies —also known as "The Leech Guy"—was one of two researchers honored this fall with a … But he sees a creature of beauty and intricacy. As a scientific researcher, he's interested in how circuits of … In his view, the leech fits into a sort of scientific "Goldilocks zone" as an animal that is not too simple and not …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011
Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, six staff members
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… occupational therapy, effective June 30, 2014 Dr. Reneé Schwartz , associate professor of biological sciences, … finance and commercial law, effective July 1, 2014. Tenure was granted to Dr. Brandy A. Skjold , faculty specialist … 23, 2014 WMU begins STARS sustainability initiative with 'gold' rating | July 23, 2014 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17670
Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014
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… information in support of a semi-annual Make a Difference Award recipient is due May 31. KALAMAZOO—Twenty-five staff … Michigan University's 2014 Make a Difference Annual Award, which carries a $1,200 before-tax prize and will be … are recipients of 2013-14 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As such, they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15615
WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications
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… three of the 12 papers written by WMU authors. The volume was published April 3 . "Paleozoic Stratigraphy and … distribution of natural resources in the basin. The volume was published by GSA April 25 . Barnes Kehew says the … study the mysteries of the planet and beyond and to share scientific findings. For more WMU news, arts and events , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46965
Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism
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… Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism Submitted by Erin Flynn … The Western Michigan University director of vocal jazz and Gold Company is taking note of systemic racism and injustice … Fund. It's an idea that came to the avid cyclist while he was out for a ride shortly after the killing of George …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200
WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers
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… WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers … healthcare providers so they can make decisions based on scientific evidence rather than word of mouth, intuition or … health care interventions. "The registers are an innovative way to try to disseminate information about evidence-based …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42896
Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar honors
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… will present its 2017 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award to Drs. Thomas Gorczyca, Victor Cunrui Xiong and Ping … physicist with keen physical insight and unquestioned scientific integrity for work in the area of photon and … Museum's blockbuster exhibition, "China: Dawn of a Golden Age." His "Historical Dictionary of Medieval China," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42952
Freshwater science and sustainability program to host international conference
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… Freshwater science and sustainability program to host … through Friday, June 14-16 , to participate in the 2017 Water History Conference . Hosted by Western Michigan … ways in which the creation of a modern market economy and scientific agriculture changed the lives of ordinary women …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40500
Annual festival brings 900 high school singers to campus
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… performances will be given by WMU's University Chorale and Gold Company. The large Festival Chorus will perform four … Brandywine, Denise Boger Coloma, Rebecca Selvidge Dowagiac Union, Mary Alice Korth Gull Lake, Branden Burris … Rohwer Sturgis, Patricia Goble Three Rivers, Joel Moore Watervliet, Tami Brush Wayland Union, Ricci Sabin For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45345