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Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

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… Cali.—In the aftermath of a harrowing family medical crisis, Margo (Towe) Burrows , an alumna of Western Michigan … When her mother-in-law fell into a coma following what was supposed to be a routine partial hip replacement … get outraged,” says Burrows. “And then they apologize for what the medical profession has done. Doctors have told us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265

Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

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… Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events Submitted by … going to have food, dance performances, music and the biggest thing will be a fashion show,” Cortes says. "It's so … come from different countries, and to see their struggle is what motivates us to continue to further our education in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642

Yousef Alavi obituary

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… Western Michigan University emeritus in mathematics and statistics, died May 21 . He was 85. Alavi joined the faculty … 38 years of service to the University. He was chair of what was then the Department of Mathematics and Statistics … was recognized in 1996, when WMU presented him with what is now the Distinguished Teaching Award. In addition, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work Submitted by Erin Flynn on Navia Walker is … and collected data on the program at Western, weighing what worked and what didn't and determining what the program could look like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

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… Show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Knepley with his prototype KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University … a prototype of a wheel he designed for the world's biggest automotive stage. Conner Knepley , a junior from … Knepley says. "The purpose of bringing it there was to see what kind of interest there was. Since there was such good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

Coercion and morality meet in ethics discussion

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… Coercion and morality meet in ethics discussion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … to answer when determining how coercion undermines consent: What kind of coercive threat undermines consent? By what mechanism does a threat undermine consent? Hallie …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35881

Engineering student's internship builds future while leaving permanent mark on Western campus

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… on Zach Turner stands outside the new student center, which is slated to open in fall 2022. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … his supervisor at the student center construction site. "Whatever anyone needs that day, I basically go and help do … come back in the future and see the building and remember what it was like going up—that will be cool." The valuable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66057

Kalamazoo's commitment to education topic of panel at WMU

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… of the Kalamazoo region's commitment to educational equity is the focus of a panel discussion Monday, April 2 , on the … will also discuss potential future paths, contemplating what it may mean to embrace a "right to literacy" and an … equity and access. Panelists will share their thoughts on what a commitment to educational equity means and engage in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45977

Events explore ethical questions of teaching

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO--A philosopher-educator will take listeners on an ethical quest into the realm of the classroom … upcoming events at Western Michigan University. Dr. Chris Higgins will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, in Room 2008 of … an Ethical Quest: Pitfalls and Possibilities," will explore what draws people to the work of teaching and sustains them …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/236

Dell financial executive to present business college talk

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… will be featured in the next Western Michigan University Distinguished Speaker Series, hosted by the Haworth College of … of finance, will present "Business Models and Leadership: What WMU Did and Did Not Teach Me" at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9971