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Climate change and its relationship to natural disasters to be discussed
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… to and anticipating changing climates is the topic of a lecture at 3 p.m. Friday, March 16 , on the campus of Western Michigan University. Dr. Carol P. Harden , former president of the Association of American Geographers, will give a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45661
Sabbatical leaves granted to 36 faculty members
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… projects as well as other work that promotes their professional growth and development. The leaves were granted by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees during its Dec. 18, 2014 , meeting. Effective for the fall 2015 semester Dr. Onur Arugaslan, professor of finance and commercial law. Dr. Muralidhar K. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21132
Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts
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… Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an unprecedented time of uncertainty, many small businesses throughout West Michigan are struggling to make ends meet. From lack of sales to growing needs of their employees, they’re relying on state or federal aid. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749
Update: Trustees to consider three labor contracts at Friday meeting
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will consider approval of contracts with three employee groups when it meets at 1 … Friday, Sept. 17 . Labor agreements with the WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65564
Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals
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… earth oxides are used as tracers to determine which parts of a watershed are eroding. Clockwise from top center: … and gadolinium (photo by Peggy Greb, U.S. Department of Agriculture). • President's executive order • U.S. … So from a student training standpoint, this is really valuable practical experience and one that lets them make an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988
Students take third place in national student advertising competition
Haworth College of Business
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Led by Dr. Karen Lancendorfer , WMU professor of marketing and director of the advertising and promotion … that elevated the perception of hot dogs. Approximately 150 schools and 2,000 students create integrated advertising …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53330
When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital
Haworth College of Business
… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Now more than ever, business schools have a responsibility to not only develop students … Strategy at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is doing just that. By engaging with alumni, … impact that a leader could have when he took on the role of president of the Sales and Business Marketing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373
Defining your success
Haworth College of Business
… across the country. Whether it’s the never-ending stacks of bills on the kitchen counter or the financial jargon that … is why bringing awareness to the matter is important for professionals. The opportunities to help people are … aren’t afraid to take risks, try new things and create valuable relationships. “The most important advice I have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69900
Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles
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… in motion tend to stay in motion—unless they run out of power. That's a problem for the growing number of people around the world turning to electric cars, which … electric. There are some inconveniences to the cleaner mode of transportation, however. Cold weather can negatively …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188
$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs
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… major federal grants will bolster the exceptional programs offered by Western Michigan University's renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies . The University's … and mobility programs are the longest-running programs of their kind in the United States. Over the past 58 years, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979