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WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at school
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… WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at … International in Kalamazoo. He created and donated dozens of them to give young students an added layer of protection. … University's Laboratory for Advances in Rehabilitation Sciences and Synergy Applied Medical and Research Inc. Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60916
3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world
W Magazine
… in the virtual reality lab, holds an early prototype of a 3D-printed map of the fourth floor of the College of Health and Human Services, where the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071
WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council
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… have announced a new collaboration to improve the state of adult literacy in the region. The partnership—signed by … partnerships; and Michael Evans , executive director of the Kalamazoo Literacy Council—formalizes and strengthens … both organizations have been collaborating in a variety of areas to explore best practices for adult literacy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279
Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition
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… Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Outstanding Soloist, Greg Jasperse , professor. Drew Deur Trio , Small Jazz Combo, Graduate College co-winners, Keith Hall , professor. Katelyn Dietz , Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist, Graduate … College Outstanding Vocal Performance, Greg Jasperse , professor. Katelyn Dietz , Jazz Arrangement, Graduate College …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332
Trustees adopt 2020-21 budget reflecting better-than-projected shortfall, enrollment
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees passed a balanced 2020-21 general fund budget … better than projected in May. Enrollment proved to be one of the better-than-expected elements in this year's budget … is 20,490, down by 4.6%, which is less than a third of the predicted decrease. Out-of-state enrollment grew …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61258
Be in a place you know: Dietetics student comes full circle
College of Education and Human Development
… Sarah Price encourages students not to be afraid to go out of their comfort zone when applying to internships and first … handouts and present posters at local health expos, all of which I now do or have the opportunity to do as a … the medical nutrition therapy lab and the clinical rotation of my dietetic internship directly relates to the clinical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69546
Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester
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… Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester Submitted … by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of book clubs during the fall semester that examine a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48334
WMU's regional manufacturing lab installs new high-tech equipment
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… high-tech equipment Submitted by Deanne Puca on The first of three new machines at the Grand Rapids laboratory required removal of one of the windows facing Cherry Street and two cranes in order …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54935
Western hosts national college dodgeball tournament
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… Recreation Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Heads up! Hundreds of student-athletes from across the country will take aim … to host this tournament in (such a short) time—in spite of a pandemic—speaks to our club's resiliency and dedication … "Dodgeball has been a welcomed break from studies and often a terrific stress reliever," Broe says. "The club is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67740
Law enforcement accreditation assessment team invites public comment
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… comment Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation … arrive on Monday, Nov. 30 , to examine all aspects of Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety's policies and procedures, management, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62245