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Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality

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… at Western Michigan University. VIRTUAL BASH Students can explore virtual booths and connect with representatives … have other opportunities to find or be aware of." Students can register for Virtual Bash on the event's webpage. At the … says Amy Seth , director of University Recreation. "My biggest advice for students setting goals is not just setting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676

Disability services office slates employee lunch and learn series

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Being successful in college can be daunting for students who have a variety of … implementation grant, will focus on how faculty and staff can help support students with disabilities on their path … discussing concerns, experiences and ways that faculty can provide support. A question-and-answer session. Staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21425

International MBA student finds dual-enrollment program the key to her success

Haworth College of Business

… She says, “I've discovered how adaptive and strong I can be in unfamiliar or challenging circumstances. Studying … of her. “My current career goals are to work for an American marketing or sales organization while pursuing my … and optional practical training work authorizations. I can't wait to learn more about U.S. business and acquire a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74601

Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… physical connections. Not surprisingly, it's taken a significant toll on mental health—particularly among young people. … Onyegbule , a senior at Western Michigan University. "You can't see your friends. You can text your friends, Facetime … and leaning on each other. "This is something that I struggled with and didn’t want to admit to myself," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714

'Passed On,' by Nichole Maury, on display at the Richmond Center

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… manufactured realities, romanticized and idealized, that we can no longer say what is real and what is not. She uses … work has been featured in the Midwest Edition of New American Paintings (vol 89) and Printmakers Today (Schiffer Publishing, 2010) and can be found in the collections of the Midwest Museum of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19528

Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize

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… it's important to get all your ducts in a row. The process can be labor-intensive and time consuming. But two Western … competitions. "It's very exciting because over 150 applicants submitted their business ideas," says Vaughn, who is … fitted with an internal rubber gasket so that a contractor can easily and quickly snap ducts into place. "I grew up in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… by DeCamp. "His expertise in the field has made a significant impact on my (honors) thesis, and I can imagine it would not be nearly as successful if it was … program, which challenges students to see how businesses can think beyond profit margins for the greater good of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Engineering prof wins NIH grant for research on heart disease

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… artery through the blood. An overabundance of LDL particles can lead to them getting trapped in the lining of the … white blood cell, and remove the oxidized lipids and also can become bound up on the arterial wall. Several important … after, is to try to block initial stages so that the body can take care of itself." Stents can hold open arteries, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22649

Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000

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… Impact is ramping up. New in fall 2023, students can register early for the challenge to be included in … 2023 Bronco Challenge, who have the option this year to suggest some project ideas, include Kalsec, Greif, GreenLink … started as a side project has now surprisingly and significantly changed the trajectory of my life and the manner by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723

Improving quality of life, enhancing degenerative disease detection

W Magazine

… Danna-dos-Santos shows students how AI technology can detect slight shifts in balance, allowing doctors to … and movement. *A virtual physical therapy assistant that can monitor movement and suggest exercises in real time. *Inertial motion units, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71792