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Three candidates vying to lead international efforts come to campus

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… Three candidates vying to lead international efforts come to … , Room 2016 of the Fetzer Center. All three candidates have been asked to describe during their presentations how they would translate WMU's strategy of global engagement into a distinctive competency and competitive advantage for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2537

Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?

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… and revolutionize the way we communicate, work and live—for better or worse. Drs. Autumn Edwards and Chad Edwards "It's … it?” AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE The speed at which these chatbots can sift through large volumes of data has the potential to … people on edge. Begin typing "will artificial intelligence" into a Google search bar and the engine's autocomplete …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771

Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography

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… was an orthopedic surgeon, inventor, and businessman, best known for his inventions, which revolutionized … and served in France during World War I. When Stryker returned to the U.S., he realized that although he loved the … Turning Frames and Walking Heels. His wife Mary Jane sewed canvas strings for the turning frames. For a time during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108

Test of WMU Alert system set for Wednesday, Dec. 23

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… system at Western Michigan University will take place beginning at about  9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 . Students and … WMU Alert messages via their campus email address. They cannot opt out of receiving these messages by email, but … up to also receive Advisory Notifications, they must log into the  GoWMU portal  and click Register for WMU Alerts. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62608

Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… registrations for spring 2012 Chinese culture courses that begin the week of Jan. 16. The low-cost courses are open to … a fee for materials, and those with low enrollment may be canceled. Chinese culture classes are taught in English and … Feb. 20 (session I) and March 12 to April 16 (session II). Can-Do Kitchen, 511 Harrison St., Kalamazoo. Tuition: $60. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/37

Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

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… Erika Calvo-Ochoa is one of 40 researchers in the nation to be awarded a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral … and recovers from damage. Unlike humans, zebrafish can repair brain lesions through cell regeneration. "By … it means everything. It's the chance to get back into the research lab, and it's the chance to show students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education students

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… from home is difficult enough for those used to being educated in a traditional classroom setting, but for … distancing guidelines continue during the pandemic, how can caregivers best serve students whose academic struggles … and security. “Case managers should always be looped into those conversations” with teachers about learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59245

Manufacturing maven next up in entrepreneurship series

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… series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bernard KALAMAZOO—The owner of the largest off-price apparel … at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kayla Hunt at (269) 387-6059 or … Western Michigan University. Over the years, Bermo evolved into a company that now includes 12 retail locations in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6245

Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… research to study new methods for purifying water will be honored by Western Michigan University as an emerging … through a campuswide selection process and carries a $2,000 cash prize. Mezei Mezei, a faculty member since 2007, has … grant for $284,833, Mezei's team has shown that nanojars can reduce levels of arsenic and chromate from water to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43085

WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition

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… Western Michigan University Symphony Orchestra has been named to the No. 3 spot nationally in the 2015 American Prize competition's college/university orchestra … of national competitions in the performing arts provides cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29479