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Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… Mich—Whether art imitates life or life imitates art is a question for philosophers to hash out. But that art … them.'" THE PROJECT Students (from left) Andrew Simpkins, Ethan Fegan and Emma Somers use mass spectrometry to analyze … to make it sound interesting," Tubbs says. "I ended up plugging it into a program where it generated sound waves off …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

Learner support program self-study reports available for review

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… . The Learner Support Program Review and Planning cycle is the second round of the University's ongoing integrated … now under review were the culmination of Phase I of this cycle, which began July 15, 2016, and ended in December. … phase Phase II has begun with an observation team comprised of staff members from learner support programs across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37849

WMU donates paper pulp to Goodwill program

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… Program, keeping the program employing people with disabilities in business for the next year. The Paperworks … Goodwill Program employs people with physical and mental disabilities to make greeting cards used by corporations and … coffee and cotton. Products include holiday, birthday and thank-you cards. For more information or to place an order, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2936

WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars'

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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is probing the outer reaches of the galaxy by holding a … from the "Star Wars" action films. The center's contest is titled "The Most Important Thing I Learned about Ethics … take-away from the famous film and book series. Those wishing to enter are asked to post their answers on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28938

Business students recognized for academic excellence and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… was named Trailblazer of the Year. The Trailblazer program is in its third year and recognizes and honors business … involvement. These 24 WMU students were selected as finalists in the Trailblazer Student Recognition program. "Our … and university but also the community,” says  Dr. Satish Deshpande , interim dean of the Haworth College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39522

Homecoming weekend 5k race to prompt road closures

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Campus Classic is part of WMU's Homecoming festivities. KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's West Campus in Kalamazoo. Registration is now open. Runners may register online or by mail or fax. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27502

Pianist John Mortensen to present recital

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… Pianist John Mortensen to present recital Submitted by Anonymous … Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Program selections will … and Paul Desmond. Tango composer Astor Piazzolla and modernist writer Patrick Zimmerli will also be represented. John …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27435

Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

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… the results here . YPSILANTI, Mich.— Ryan Taylor's career isn't exactly as he'd mapped it out before college. … on studying computer science, the geospatial analyst found his passion for geography at Western Michigan University. … at Maxar Technologies. "I was talking to an exploratory advisor (my freshman year) and he asked me my interests. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014

Works by prominent artists on display at the Richmond Center

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… Works by prominent artists on display at the Richmond Center Submitted by Anonymous (not … by Pascal Meccariello KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A dynamic artists collective from the Dominican Republic, "Quintapata," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26967

Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods

University Libraries

… Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo … Submitted by Sara Volmering on   Lynn Houghton leads a historic walking tour in the Oakwood neighborhood in … courtesy of Keith Howard KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Get outdoors this summer and learn about the Kalamazoo community by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442