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Embracing machines’ support

W Magazine

… Embracing machines’ support Submitted by Deanne Puca on This isn’t an ordinary stuffed animal; this cat has a mind of … Mich.—Advancements in technology may be moving faster than some who could benefit the most from it are comfortable … from it: how this can supplement our lives and make them better.” ■ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71777

Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage

News

… for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage Submitted by Erin Flynn on Donovan Boursiquot Wade … my writing; I'm going to use this as a vessel to become a better writer. But very quickly, acting became a theme (in … cold, Wade recognized he had much to learn about acting. Thanks to a supportive faculty with extensive professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/theatre-acting-english-creative-writing-fall-2024-graduate-donovan-boursiquot

The Evaluation Center announces launch of innovative e-learning courses on program evaluation

The Evaluation Center

… at WMU and beyond, they created Valeo , bringing their vision for engaging and practical e-learning about program … a way that isn’t accessible and focuses more on the expert than the learner.” The courses feature interactive lessons, … I had used in the past, which made the experience so much better! The training didn't feel like ‘work’ due to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75490

Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights

News

… on Leymah Gbowee KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Liberian peace activist who helped bring an end to the second Liberian civil war … being held Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15, at WMU. More than 300 elementary, high school and college-age youths from … an opportunity to meet Gbowee as well as hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and entry to the public address. The address starts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… The first in her family to attend college, she studied Spanish and Japanese at Western Michigan University, although … at a time when email was still a novelty. During her more than six years working with Upton, Moore earned a master's … became director of government relations for the Kellogg Co., serving as assistant U.S. trade representative for …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias

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… and Implicit Bias." Blackburn, a former police officer, is CEO of Protecting Resources through Awareness Training … will leave this year's Respecting Differences talk better able to recognize their personal biases and … has been actively involved in law enforcement for more than 27 years. He started his professional law enforcement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52701

The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World

College of Aviation

… flight science.   It all started shortly after he launched his days as a Bronco in 2007 when he began working at the … what was then American Eagle Airlines, and indicative of why it is so valuable to get involved in your profession … pilot without being gone from home often.  I've had a better work-life balance and been able to attend almost all …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor

WMU trustees to consider 2015-16 budget, tuition at next meeting

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… rates for 2015-16 and an operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 top the agenda for the June 3 … referendum. The intent of the $16 per semester increase is to provide additional support for student organizations … extension and a liquor license and a report on operating cash investment performance. For more news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24492

Language department gets new name

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… their July 25 meeting means the WMU academic unit that is the home to instruction in the world's languages will get … new name. The Department of World Languages and Literatures is the new name for what was the Department of Foreign … Languages. The new name was selected to be more inclusive, better reflect the intentions of the college and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1100

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition Submitted … University. Joseph Barnett and Stephen John are finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition, a program of … and third-place winners also will be recognized with cash and prizes. In the competition's undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898