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Fort St. Joseph archaeological lectures available online

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… This virtual lecture program is offered free of charge and can take place in any classroom with the technical … to 1781--by the French, British, Spanish and Native Americans. Located on the banks of the St. Joseph River, the fort … for adults, students, and educators, where participants can excavate at the fort site under the supervision of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/292

Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award

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… on with WMU's Advanced Jazz Ensemble and Dr. Christopher Biggs , an associate professor of composition.  In addition to … well.  "We're working hard so when we've all graduated this can become a full-time thing." Rathbun believes Codrington … as musicians. They offer a variety of things we can take from them." Andrew Rathbun was nominated for a JUNO …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685

WMU's Evaluation Center teams up with CDC to boost disease surveillance and response amid pandemic

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… is that our staff is trained in program evaluation, and we can apply our knowledge and skills to pretty much any topic … to collaborate with them on such a timely issue that can really help health care workers and protect public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59912

State designates $1.5 million for new WMU Resiliency Center for Families and Children

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… "Research has shown that building resilience in families can ease intergenerational trauma, maximize the potential … and act as a hub where children, adults and families can be referred to the resources they need to optimize their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61480

Student skin care company claims entrepreneurship award

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… Roberts says helping people identify which ingredients can irritate sensitive skin is her inspiration for … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When you have sensitive skin, the struggle to find products that work well for you is very real. … to grow this business into what I want it to be. Now I can afford to work with a web developer to create the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64816

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to … a scientific mystery, Western Michigan University doctoral candidate Samantha Hack cannot help but try to solve it. A … “I feel like getting your Ph.D. just feels like an upward battle,” says Hack. “You have to love it or else it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663

Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads

Haworth College of Business

… it. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —On Sunday, Feb. 11 , millions of Americans will be glued to their televisions for Super Bowl … to be the most watched Super Bowl in history, making it a can’t-miss opportunity for companies to promote themselves … and humor, Gerfen says there are five approaches viewers can expect advertisers to take during the game: Sticking to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74562

Interim dean continues tradition of advocacy for future educators and human service professionals

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… students. “We do a good job in supporting students, but we can do better,” she notes, “and helping us to do so is one of my goals.” Besides preparing teacher candidates and student scholars in education and human … Meritorious awards. “As we celebrate award winners, we can see the impact of the work our graduates do when they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69765

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… with managerial and marketing experience, I like how I can easily take what I am learning and apply it the next … provide insight into what you like, don’t like, or can improve on, and that is something my time at WMU has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

Climate Emergency Month, led by WMU's Climate Change Working Group, will focus on awareness, action

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… feel at ease or makes them feel a little more hopeful they can make a change." The Western Student Association is also … and collaborating as students with community members, we can send a much broader message: We want change!" Bertman is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70784