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3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world
W Magazine
… KALAMAZOO, Mich—“Oh my goodness, it’s beautiful! I cannot believe it came out so well. Wow!” gushes Dr. Dawn … of Health and Human Services. The white plastic model may not look like much. There are no bells and whistles; no … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071
Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award
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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Tony Awards are honoring Western Michigan University alumna Marin Mazzie with … of WMU, was a theatrical force. A three-time Tony Award nominee, she broke onto the Broadway stage in 1985 and never … Stillwell says. "You knew she would do it. There was no question." A SHINING STAR Mazzie performs in the musical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728
WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality
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… and freshman Jacob Zufall, of Portage, using VR in the technology in the arts course. Teams work on a project to create … WMU Libraries was started to explore this revolutionary technology as a collaborative effort of the Office of Information Technology and Waldo Library. Opening the door to broad …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873
WMU campus on final countdown to becoming tobacco free
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… on final countdown to becoming tobacco free Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Staff and students have posted signs around … . Insurance policy changes triggered by the Affordable Care Act mean more cessation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18097
WMU to offer advanced coursework in purchasing management
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… in the process. The courses will provide practical knowledge and take-away tools that enable participants to … offerings," Jones says. "Jeoff and his team are a top-notch organization and truly respected for their purchasing … . About WMU's ISM program Ranked No. 12 in undergraduate supply chain management education by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17758
New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU students
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… As of Monday, April 24, 2023 , the self-guided tour app is no longer available. Explore the virtual tour or schedule a … for Apple and Android devices—gives families an innovative way to experience campus on their own terms. … and COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions can change. Plus, not every family will want a traditional visit structure at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62451
Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input
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… Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input Submitted by … for their organizations were APA Vice President Monica Liggins-Abrams , associate director of the Center for Research … the administration for salaried workers and PSSO for hourly workers. Along with supporting the University as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43027
Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate
College of Education and Human Development
… into the field of teaching.” The event started with a keynote address from Dr. Brianne Pitts , assistant professor … is trying to include more of in 2024. "With the college no longer having a teacher education career fair, we would … the higher education institutions in Michigan and who are not regularly employed as educators by an educational …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409
WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options
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… WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … WMU Alerts, advisory notifications, crime-prevention suggestions and safety tips, and general posts about the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624
TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’
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… that excel in nurturing highly influential leaders and noting the expertise of the Haworth College of Business in … 2,000 top leaders in the U.S. spanning politicians, CEOs, Nobel winners and others to determine where they received … as well. The publication's listing ranked Western at No. 79 in the nation and third in the state. "To be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74605