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NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

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… the Times into the Social Justice and Sustainability in India course they co-teach. Harrison and Palmer co-developed … out of its newsprint, and are carrying the baskets to India in December and will use them to collect materials … economy by 2020. But at the same time, she notes, India struggles with such challenges as poverty, hunger, toxic air …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449

Wounded Warrior 5K supports veterans and their families

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… Michigan University's third annual Wounded Warrior 5K race Saturday, April 14. Register online WMU Wounded Warrior … pickup and late registration will begin at 7 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m. Registration is $15 and includes … race director, at @email or (989) 992-8090. Contact: Tonya Durlach April 3, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/214

Professor starts endowment to strengthen department's multiculturalism

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… that creates the Joseph R. Morris Endowed Professorship in Race and Psychology . This endowed professorship will enable … who have made exceptional contributions to the study of race in counseling psychology or race and psychology. It will help to ensure that, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47374

WMU Sunseeker heads to Texas for Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… of Western Michigan University's Sunseeker solar race team are celebrating 23 years of solar racing with a … United States and Canada will compete in the annual track race that is held on grand prix or road style closed … from the American Solar Challenge biennial cross-country race that can be up to 2,500 miles in length and is run on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7680

Mindless Behavior and the OMG Girlz come to Miller Auditorium

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… and The Spice Girls, the OMG Girlz have been featured on BET's "The Tiny & Toya Show" and VH1's "T.I. & Tiny: The … around the country and was a featured artist on the 2012 BET College Tour. To learn more, visit their website . … available at (269) 387-2312. For more information , contact Bethany Gauthier at bethany.gauthier@wmich.edu or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14940

Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena

W Magazine

… Gopal came to America to further his education and forge a better life for his growing family. Singh has not only said … for me to start my life over,” he says. “So, I basically begged Dr. Azim Houshyar to let me take 25 credits in one … as Singh’s parents opened a school in the village in India where they were born that currently provides about 800 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128

Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work

College of Arts and Sciences

… projects are aimed at trying to figure out, ‘Is this a good bet? Should we pump lots of carbon dioxide into the … out during their lab sessions.    “For me, the difference between authentic research and a typical lab activity is …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350

Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout

University Libraries

… allow us to separate those services and give our users a better experience." Many Technology Lab services are … meet people and be creative, the lower level is your best bet." For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135

Campus Classic 5K has new course and start times

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… a new certified course, start and finish line, and post-race brunch venue. The Saturday, Oct. 6 , event starts at … Road, West Michigan Avenue and Western Avenue, where the race ends at the Student Recreation Center. Free parking … the Student Recreation Center will be available before the race and ending at 11:30 a.m. Those wanting to stay and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1825

Physician to discuss how inequities impact health care

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… director of WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, which is co-sponsoring the event. … is only 69 years—equal to that of countries such as India and the Philippines. But only a few miles away, … in health and in other indicators of well-being by race, place and class creates an empathy gap that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40228