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'Karen Bondarchuk: Kith and Kin' on display at the Richmond Center

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… 'Karen Bondarchuk: Kith and Kin' on display at the Richmond Center Submitted by Anonymous (not … animal consciousness is in flux, the most recent research suggests that animals are capable of higher order reasoning … explores the fraught boundary between human sentience and what we assume to be the limits of animal reasoning power. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10976

Lauren Dani: Selling solutions

Haworth College of Business

… the coolest people. I enjoyed looking through catalogs and displays with them, and they were always able to help us find … representatives and four regional managers to understand what information they needed from the interviews. … them with your solution. With this comes honestly hearing what each customer needs and analyzing if your solutions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75079

Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

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… Leading Western Michigan University's Solution Squad, which is part of Merze Tate College , these student success … "If you look at the story of Merze Tate, it's one of struggle, hardship and overcoming. Her entire life, especially … about helping students, helping others. And I think that's what the Solution Squad does," says Brooks, who earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

Dates set for campuswide bystander intervention training

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… of people present during an emergency, the less likely it is that any will actually intervene. More than 500 Western … Heroes have already been trained. To become part of this bystander intervention movement, students as well as … step in and help • Obtain the education necessary to know what to do • Step up and make a difference The program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2340

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

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… to continue. The University’s AMOM chapter, which was established in fall 2017 and was one of the first in the nation to … Magic, you get to see little miracles every day, and that’s what’s so unique about it,” she says. The WMU chapter began … ability to bring joy at a time when many people would struggle to find it.” VanGilder characterized that particular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future

W Magazine

… Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future Submitted by … to students and offering mobile Wi-Fi in some areas. What to do with the technology made available, however, was … blocks for everything else we do right now,” says Hinga, suggesting districts put more emphasis on making digital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902

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

Iktus Percussion to kick off Wednesday evening concert series

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… Recital Hall. Each event will start with a pre-concert discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson at 7 p.m. Iktus … will perform the music of American composer and artist John Cage in celebration of the John Cage centennial. … "Second Construction," "Amores," "Six Melodies" and "But what about the noise of crumpling paper." Learn more about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1425

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 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