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Health care activist, author to speak on health reform act
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… Affordable Care Act is that it shows grassroots politics can still matter," Kirsch says. "It was grassroots activists … With all the money in politics today, organized citizens can still make change." Richard Kirsch As the national …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2820
Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space
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… of campus near Sangren Hall is now viewed as the place that can accommodate large-activity gatherings, freeing the … Planning and Finance Council and to senior leadership. It can be seen by visiting the Facilities Planning website at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6842
GVSU, WMU join forces for study of family owned businesses
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… stewards. By creating a database of information we can do a better job of monitoring and improving the health … Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren and Wexford. The survey can be found at gvsu.edu/fobi/survey . For more information …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8622
Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk
University Libraries
… of these campaigns and actions that individuals can take in response. The event is hosted by Western's … censor library materials have increased and that libraries can respond with clear, consistent, and vetted policies and … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404
WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup
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… For many, finding a community that meets their standards can be overwhelming. This annual migration also causes … and economic development, but many U.S. college towns struggle to retain their most talented college-educated workers. … us from even starting." Contact: Zack Zagula and Tonya Durlach July 5, 2018 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828
WMU public safety set to switch to countywide consolidated dispatch
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… contact number—will result in an automated answer that can route calls to an emergency line, to speak to an officer … for attention to facilities needs and nonpolice matters can also be made to a 24-hour automated phone line, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49803
WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development
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… behavioral health workforce. "It's another thing we can do at Western Michigan University to impact care in West … powerful and allow us to expand the number of youth who can be served at our internship sites from Benton Harbor to … underserved communities in southwestern Michigan. A significant portion of the grant funds will be used to provide …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64511
Application fee waived for MBA open house attendees
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… aspiring to earn a Master of Business Administration can get a head start this month by attending an MBA open … with research and innovation being key. Its MBA program can be completed in just two years and can help graduates take the next step in their careers. To …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20214
Moving into the next phase for voice-activated technology accessibility
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
… use. The consequences of not being able to access voice AI can range from being annoying to life-threatening. What if, for example, you're in a car accident and can't reach your phone?" With voice AI technology expected … They also hope to create a “test bed” that other developers can use to help make their own applications work with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74666
First recipients of Western's vaccination incentive scholarships announced
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… takes a huge amount of weight off my shoulders! I can now spend my senior year focusing on school, friends, … her previous plans to study abroad in Japan have been canceled because of COVID-19. "The more people who get … on this campus grow is inspiring," says Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , medical director at Sindecuse Health Center. "Each …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65037