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WMU holds fun, informative Brain Awareness Fair

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… informative Brain Awareness Fair Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Fair organizers aim to boost public knowledge of brain … Along with being entertaining, the Brain Awareness Fair is intended to spark interest in the study of this complex organ while enhancing public awareness of brain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14633

Anorexia, bulimia, death imagery next up in Ethics Center talk

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… Potential Impact of Romanticized/Sexualized Death Imagery," is free and open to the public. Schild will focus on how … images of the dead or living dead. Often these images exist in tandem with romantic fictional narratives that cause … as encouragement to young women to continue their eating disordered behaviors. Ideas of transcendence beyond death to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14475

University opts out of Bellevue property purchases

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… they will not go ahead with the previously announced decision to purchase 10 homes on Bellevue Place and Oakland … the purchase, WMU officials announced that they would demolish the homes to create green space for the community and a … members concerned that the University planned to demolish the buildings without specific approval from the local …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14471

NPR favorite 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Public Radio favorite "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!," is bringing their show to Western Michigan University's … Carl Kasell, leads a rotating panel of comedians, humorists and journalists, listener contestants and celebrity … Auditorium Ticket Office. For more information , contact Bethany Gauthier at bethany.gauthier@wmich.edu or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13219

University Theatre presents '9 to 5 The Musical'

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… on From left: Brooke Papritz, Shane Montgomery Schmidt, Allison Hunt and Lexie Plath KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … unlikely friends as they team up to get even with their "sexist, egotistical, lying" boss by singing and dancing their way to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13818

Western's College of Aviation honors alumni, supporters with annual awards

College of Aviation

… Tracey Kauppila , former College of Aviation executive assistant and Make a Difference Award winner; and the Michigan … "These awards represent the highest level of recognition issued by the College of Aviation," says Tom Thinnes, … makes a difference. Not only are we proud of their accomplishments, we are forever grateful for their connection and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69791

Internationalize your education in the palm of the mitten

International Student and Scholar Services

… throughout the week by WMU offices and international registered student organizations. The 2015 observance at WMU, which is being organized by the International Student Activities … Dominican Student Organization.  Thursday, Nov. 19 American Thanksgiving Celebration— Noon to 1:30 p.m.,  Kanley Chapel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28100

Free campus workshops offered on virtual reality

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… offered on virtual reality Submitted by Deanne Puca on Visit the virtual reality lab on the lower level of Waldo … will be held on the lower level of Waldo Library. No registration is needed. Four different topics are offered three … applications available. Software tutorials are also suggested. Friday, April 13, noon to 1:30 pm Monday, April 16, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45777

Professor's radio show wins award, additional segments to air

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… one-hour Michigan Radio show co-produced and hosted by Allison Downey , associate professor of teaching, learning and … Radio, a National Public Radio affiliate, Oct. 27 and Thanksgiving Day. Winners were selected by a team of … In addition to her duties as an education professor, Downey is a musical performer and storyteller. For the episode, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7190

WMU board to welcome new trustees, elect leadership Thursday

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… Mich.−The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to welcome new trustees with a swearing-in ceremony … governing board by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month, James L. Liggins Jr. of Kalamazoo and Kara Wood of Grand Rapids will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74450