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WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7

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… navigates obstacles using a white cane, formats papers with the help of an audible screen reader and even cooks … her. For instances when her visual aids or senses are not enough, Western has provided a sighted assistant to … a screen reader can’t read, we get a sighted aide to help with. But the logistics aren’t always easy,” she says. “Aira …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591

WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination

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… WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … "As hardscrabble as these lives may be, they are suffused with strange beauty and love by Marta's solicitude and … Award and a Pushcart Prize. National Book Award authors with WMU ties WMU's prior connection to the National Book …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42994

Ph.D. student earns teaching effectiveness award

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… any engineering student why they chose Western, and no doubt you will hear about the hands-on learning that … is gaining teaching experience as well as interacting with students and gaining an intercultural perspective of … the pandemic hit. Accordingly, the lab was taught remotely with Shirzadi in the lab showing students tasks and helping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67718

City to begin Howard Street sidewalk development project

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… between West Michigan Avenue and Stadium Drive. Though northbound Howard Street will remain open for the duration … at all times. The east side of Howard Street currently has no sidewalk. With the creation of a new pathway, the city project will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63696

WMU football improves to 10-0 and climbs in rankings

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… improves to 10-0 and climbs in rankings Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Led by head … two-point conversion to make it 21-14. Kent State responded with an 83-yard drive, tying the game on a 20-yard … for a safety and a 23-21 WMU lead. The Broncos followed with two more rushing touchdowns, one by Jarvion Franklin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36282

Zumba event to raise money for breast cancer research via United Way

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… Student Recreation Center. There is a $5 minimum donation with a $1 discount for each non-perishable food item brought up to three items. Donors will be entered in a drawing. All proceeds with be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10570

"Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton

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… to find how much faux-nature decorations filled the space. With all this time spent inside during the Covid-19 … to realize that my indoor environment is so easily filled with objects made to mimic nature. It is one thing to design … to the vibrancy of nature. Nature can't be replaced, no matter how hard we try."   -Sarah Wheaton, Gobles, MI …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59473

Newell Rubbermaid to build at BTR Park

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… Newell Rubbermaid to build at BTR Park Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Business Technology and … Mate® and Irwin®. The company's move is being assisted with a $2 million award from the Michigan Strategic Fund. … The company expects to develop strong recruiting ties with the University. "Newell Rubbermaid has customers around …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6076

Football Broncos remain undefeated after a win at Ball State

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… remain undefeated after a win at Ball State Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Under the … Poll. Highlights Corey Davis set the WMU single-game record with 272 yards receiving. He caught three touchdowns, … total to 47 and tying the MAC career touchdown record with three games left on the schedule. Standouts include: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36075

Football Broncos beat Toledo 55-35 to claim MAC West championship

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… Toledo 55-35 to claim MAC West championship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Davis' record-breaking catch … Football Bowl Subdivision all-time career receiving record with 5,068 yards. He also became the first player in history with more than 5,000 yards, 300 receptions and 50 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36627