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Multitalented microbiology student is highly lauded for her scholarship

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… as a U.S. Marine mechanic and nurturing the musical talents of children as an elementary school teacher, Carol Beaver is a woman of many talents and diverse interests. Beaver chose to … of Dr. Silvia Rossbach , a professor of biological sciences and Beaver’s mentor.   "What I’m studying is how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34573

WMU Food Marketing Conference moves to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… Marketing Conference, an event that has grown to upwards of 700 industry attendees, will move to Grand Rapids this year. The 51st annual conference, one of the leading conferences for the industry, will take … a strategic one, designed to support and promote the growth of the event. “Our conference has grown significantly in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30225

WMU honored for diversity, inclusion efforts for fifth year in a row

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… that focuses on diversity in higher education. WMU was one of 80 institutions from around the nation named an annual … each year since 2013. "The HEED Award process consists of a comprehensive and rigorous application that includes … questions relating to the recruitment and retention of students and employees—and best practices for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42545

'Royally Dunn' at Miller Auditorium features Gold Company and GCII

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… feature the music, comedy, choreography and showmanship of Western Michigan University's Gold Company and Gold … millerauditorium.com Gold Company Experience the songs of Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and more, plus some of Gold Company's traditional hits. Gold Company and GCII …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36622

New WMU counseling course lauded at Harvard-White House session

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… provide better career and college choices won the attention of a national higher education conference held July 28 at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education and sponsored by the White House. School … for Postsecondary and Career Readiness is a new course offered through WMU's Department of Counselor Education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17882

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… University are gaining insight into their knowledge of human-robot interactions with a new, glistening … Meet Pepper , a humanoid robot that reads the emotions of people it meets and reacts to their moods using its … it uses to play games and respond personally to the mood of the moment. Pepper was brought to WMU in late July …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

Spring programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

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… on Eligible employees are encouraged to take advantage of their tuition benefits. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three more … eligible dependents can learn about how to take advantage of the University's tuition-related benefits. Event focusing … 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 , in the President's Dining Room of the Bernhard Center. Additional brown-bag sessions for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31495

Community will engage with world cultures at International Festival

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The music, dance, food and fashions of 17 cultures will be showcased on campus during Western … from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 22 , on the second floor of the Bernhard Center. First hosted in 1989, the popular … event features cultural display tables and four hours of staged performances, including a multicultural fashion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22267

Assessment in Action conference returns for 7th year

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… April 8, at the Fetzer Center. The conference is free of charge, but registration is required for the luncheon. To … , log in with your Bronco NetID and scroll to the middle of the page to find the link for Assessment in Action Conference. About the conference Conference offerings will include two plenary sessions given by Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30755

Robert S. Wirbel obituary

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… the WMU staff in 1964 and retired in 1987 after 23 years of service to the University. He was a security officer for many years at WMU and retired as administrator of safety in the Division of Environmental Health and Safety …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587