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Class project puts social work students' research in leading journal

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… effort. "Their initial objective was to provide a succinct up-to-date resource guide for those seeking information … evidence-based social work interventions in a practical way to improve lives is becoming something of a tradition in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37351

WMU biologist helps settle 50-year-old fish evolution debate

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing up surrounded by fish tanks and nearby creeks, Dr. Andrew … about different fish species, which eventually paved the way for his career in fish genome research. Today, as an … fishes through genome sequencing. Early classifications suggested that the "bony-tongues" were the oldest group, while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73661

‘An exciting time’ for Western students to return, live on campus for 2022-23 academic year

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… our students to help with their transitions to campus, the better off they will be in succeeding here at WMU,"  … , a script-guided exercise between two people designed to facilitate compassionate connections—touted as "the easiest way to make a new friend." Targeted toward first-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68816

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

The Evaluation Center

… Center at Western Michigan University has created a new way for professionals to learn about program evaluation. … with experts in evaluation and instructional design at WMU and beyond, they created Valeo , bringing their … 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

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… would be gradually integrated into the aging grid in a way that doesn’t disrupt the system. That's where Gomez and … students. They're traditional devices that haven’t been redesigned in about 70 years, which becomes an issue when trying … because they react to certain scenarios or disturbances better than conventional devices—but they also have some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

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… American ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sage and sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front … Confederacy in Southwest Michigan—the NAAC is working to support, elevate and advocate for Native American … over time," he says. "I'm going into geography … so we can better utilize the land that we do have … and raise that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo

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… who earned a master's degree from WMU in 2014. "Also, find ways you can apply what you are learning in class to make our community a better place. Learning by doing is incredibly powerful; seek … and restaurants as well as several food trucks that set up at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market and other events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810

25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees

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… shop supervisor, Department of Chemistry Terry R. Bettiga , supervisor, maintenance services Timothy J. Bowers … academic advising, College of Fine Arts Kimberlee S. Hemingway , office assistant, Division of Intercollegiate … Knific , professor of music Julie M. Lenczycki , interior designer, projects and construction David E. Little , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2313

WMU honors two for teaching excellence

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… Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Award, was conducted between 1966 and 2001 and honored 131 faculty members. Adams … of possibilities, and I felt as his student that he was always challenging me to reach my very best and come into my … his name on a class listing is big draw for students to sign up for a class. He challenges students to reflect on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650

Persisting through the pandemic

W Magazine

… last year, I think about those pictures that if you look up close you realize there are hundreds of little faces and … access to their garage on campus, shifted gears and found a way to craft components remotely. The race car is in a … best work is possible through collaboration. We're not always sure what's possible until we're pressed to find out, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786