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WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development
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… research studies using new methods that could help scientists create more effective vaccines for viral infections … predictability, Durbin says. “We were totally amazed by what we saw.” The evidence points to the need for matching what Durbin and Makin refer to as the “order parameter” of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015
WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic
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… five months in, there are signs of hope the U.S. economy is on its way to recovery. Unemployment is decreasing, jobs … that account for over a third of our economy are now struggling with COVID. What happens if there's a second wave? What if vaccines …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60747
Five-time Tony nominee 'Rock of Ages' visits campus
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… Five-time Tony nominee 'Rock of Ages' visits campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Rock … "Can't Fight this Feeling," "Renegade" and "I Want To Know What Love Is." Learn more about "Rock of Ages" at … Gauthier at @email or (269) 387-2245. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 19, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/86
Western community stands in support of Ukraine
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… for Global Education, holds the Ukrainian flag while hugging Western alumna Yuliia Sergeeva, who is from Ukraine. Sergeeva was a Fulbright Fellow and … who are involved at Western to come together to share what we're feeling. And even if we're far removed and can't …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67330
Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits
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… in student-designed accessible outfits Submitted by Chris Hybels on Charlene Harkness Riley Groves, SOTA president, … self-conscious about their disabilities and are afraid of what others think about them," says Ally Wilson , … of MODA. "Expressing themselves through fashion is what makes them happy and we created something custom that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776
Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences
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… Western Michigan University students stand out to employers is getting a redesign. WMU Signature is streamlining its … projects that really put their purpose into action, taking what they've learned in and outside class and applying it to … are challenged to start thinking about their passions and what they might want to do for their Signature Experience …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312
WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives
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… to highlight energy-efficiency improvements Honeywell is currently making in more than 50 WMU facilities. The … commitment to sustainability has always revolved around what we can accomplish technically as well as what we can do by harnessing the power of a community made …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10592
WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern
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… WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern Submitted by Erin … It's pretty great!" While she can't discuss details of what she has in the works, she's excited to be diving into … me tips and tricks of the trade," Dempster says. Much of what she's learned in the classroom over the past three …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216
Veteran South Pole researcher to describe U.S. Antarctic efforts
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… will speak at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. KALAMAZOO—A scientist with a seven-year track record of conducting research at U.S. facilities at the South Pole will visit Western Michigan University this week to share … the Automatic Geophysical Observatories. He will talk about what it is like to live and work with 63 other people in a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9604
Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race
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… Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race Submitted by Sandra … relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to episodes of "What COVID Teaches Us," hosted by the Center for the Study … of the pandemic, this is a good opportunity to reflect on what we have learned about systemic racism from the stark …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65962