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Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing … The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials

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… Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed … and Michigan Senate.  Tuition and required fees will rise by 3.2% for the 2021-22 academic year under the pricing plan recommended by administration and approved by the board at its June meeting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611

Plan, do, check, act with Audrey Oswalt

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Plan, do, check, act with Audrey Oswalt Submitted by Cindy … Audrey Oswalt. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Continuous improvement is the backbone of manufacturing processes and the … of tools and problem-solving,” says Oswalt. She adds the biggest challenge she faces is figuring out ways to eliminate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66388

Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings

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… Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings Submitted by … of COVID-19. That's the consensus from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as a number of leading … swing state … and this is going to be very politicized." Digging below the surface politics of mask-wearing, a much …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906

WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students

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… WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high … but a Western Michigan University program provides struggling students a place to find support. The University's … any way we can." While the U.S. Department of Education is just beginning to assess the impact of virtual schooling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63181

WMU nursing students lead hospital study that could change future of pressure-wound monitoring

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… WMU nursing students lead hospital study that could change future of pressure-wound … the IPUP Survey. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An innovative effort is underway to better detect and prevent pressure wounds at … University nursing students are leading the charge. "This is cutting-edge work," says Dave Neuman , wound ostomy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75334

Registration under way for golf outing

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… Registration under way for golf outing Submitted by Deanne Puca on Par Buster golf outing KALAMAZOO—The Bronco golf team is raising money for travel and other expenses through its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1169

Game show night planned by Campus Activities Board

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… Game show night planned by Campus Activities Board Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Game show night is Jan. 24. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University students … Thursday, Jan. 24 , in 208 Bernhard Center. The event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Admission is $1 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4143

Reservations due for spring employee luncheon

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… Reservations due for spring employee luncheon Submitted by … East Ballroom. Reservations are due Wednesday, May 9. This year's theme is "Bronco Casino Royal." The service project is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/388

Contract with Teaching Assistants Union tops Thursday's board agenda

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… Contract with Teaching Assistants Union tops Thursday's board agenda … June 7, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is expected to consider approval of a new three-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/673