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… Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation Submitted by … Global Education is hosting the discussion to shed light on what the Zika virus is, what countries are affected, whether the virus can spread to …

… office marks 10 years of success Submitted by Paula M. Davis on WMU parent Nandita Bajaj pauses to embrace her … Director Shari Glaser polled participants in the room: What will your greatest challenge be when your son or … felt the parent-child relationship change presented the biggest challenge. While the student is necessarily the focal …

… (GSA) as they partner for Mental Health Week . "This pandemic has taken so much away from communities," says … week shines a light on the importance of mental health and what students can do to support other students." It's … alone. "I think it comes down to societal pressures from what we see on social media, what we see with cyberbullying, …

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… on Dionne KALAMAZOO—A high-profile Washington Post columnist will lead off when the University Center for the … will be waiting on deck to tackle such thorny issues as what the outcome of the election means for science policy, … Chris Mooney, a science and political journalist, blogger, podcaster and experienced trainer of scientists in the …

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… on leading edge of innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj’s work on Bell’s advanced concepts group involves … “He called me into his office the next day and asked what I did (in school). That led to a meeting with the vice … jobs in the pet care industry. "One of the biggest takeaways that I got from the product design program …

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… inside and out Submitted by Erin Flynn on Adaora Osolu is ready for her career to take off after majoring in … , she has the tools she needs to chart her own course in whatever path she chooses. "I'm a very hands-on learner, so … first time I flew a plane was so exciting! I didn't know what to expect, but it was more than I ever could have …