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Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role
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… role Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lisa Garcia , director of Western Michigan University's … she says. "I see my role as educating the community on what we're doing at Western, what we can do for … York, Chicago and Dallas, working with clients from Kellogg’s to Nickelodeon. She has a bachelor's degree in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168
Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow
School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
… Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American … by his experiences in the field, where he found people struggling to find clean water in both regions of China and … region of the loess plateau in northern China, and what he witnessed changed his career. “I observed higher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66997
Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education
Haworth College of Business
… in human resource management. When Chopp originally began his college career, the time wasn’t right, and he made the … he decided to take a chance on education again and found what he was most passionate about. “During my time at … orientation at my new employer really intrigued me into what human resource professionals did daily. I spoke …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178
Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference
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… a difference Submitted by Erin Flynn on Khadejah Al Muhaisin is among more than 800 WMU students who received … "I strived to gain knowledge and skills to practice what I love in better ways," she said in a keynote speech … awareness, I challenge each one of us to focus on what we love." Driven to Make a Difference The love of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157
Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities
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… leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaux Wellman is … and the first person they see walk on stage is me—whoa! What does that do?" Wellman says. "I really hope it starts … part of. I met people who I still keep in touch with today. What a beautiful gift!" Through the pageants, Wellman …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331
Prof authors third book on the interdisciplinary theory of wisdom
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… Prof authors third book on the interdisciplinary theory of wisdom Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Cover of … has a range of bandwidth and properties; knowledge on what constitutes wisdom is not the same as the process of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10103
WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide
W Magazine
… University professor's pedestrian traffic safety research is garnering national attention—and saving lives in the … were actually following the posted speed limits. So, he suggested enlisting police to strictly enforce the law when … next three years. That was the end of the speeding. That's what it takes to make a change. You've got to get people to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296
WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7
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… WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7 Submitted by Deanne Puca on … “When a student is blind, they have accessible materials. What a screen reader can’t read, we get a sighted aide to … to a phone camera or computer screen allows agents to relay what they see back to the individual. Using GPS, these …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591
Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support Submitted by … I remember wishing the engineers would have asked us what we thought of a problem before they put in a … to Chemical Engineering class, Dr. Abubakr could see me struggling and told me start figuring out why I thought my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952
Focus on English language learners at Humanities Center event
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… Focus on English language learners at Humanities Center event Submitted … Mich.—A Michigan State University scholar will explore what works and what doesn't when it comes to learning English as a second …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38245