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Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What … mental disorders looks closer to how we test for diseases than it does to the current model of behavioral observation. … is just an additional tool that can help physicians make better, more informed decisions," says Dr. Alvis Fong. Fong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65069

Playwrights to read at next Frostic speaker event

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… will read during a free public event titled "When the Promise Was Broken: Plays Inspired by Bruce Springsteen" in … theatre artist, serving as an actor and director with more than 50 stage credits. His plays are being produced … including in Kalamazoo, Chicago and New York. Tucker's "Why Dogs Howl" was honored at the Michigan Playwrights …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45913

Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement

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… Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement … Deanne Puca on Appy (Photo by Ian Kaye) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the … the false claims upon which it was based. Appy questions why the most diverse and vibrant peace movement in United …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45912

Health center offering flu shots at Sindecuse, one outreach clinic

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sindecuse Health Center is offering vaccinations to Western Michigan University … them from seasonal influenza. Vaccinations will be administered to those individuals, as well as their eligible … of payment Payments are accepted via personal check, cash or, in the case of students, a charge to a University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26562

Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… work Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Andrew Messecar, B.S.'18, is a Ph.D. student conducting research in Western's … performance of next–generation electronic devices. Rather than the traditional trial-and-error approach, which can be … inefficient and expensive, Messecar is looking at ways to better understand how the design of an experiment influences …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72992

Defining your success

Haworth College of Business

… on Anna-Maria Astor KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Managing finances is an overwhelming task for many individuals across the … literacy is not common in many U.S. households, which is why bringing awareness to the matter is important for … amazing experiences because of the people I know, which is why I truly believe that the people in your network define …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69900

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

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… Thomas and Trayshawna Thomas see a bright future ahead, thanks, in part, to programs offered and supported by WMU. … elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she barely … Nora Thomas . "Now she's succeeding and pushing me to do better, too." Calbert teaches a WIRE class. Thomas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303

WMU's Heritage Hall garners highest green building ranking

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's historic Heritage Hall has earned platinum status, the … The energy-saving elements alone make Heritage Hall more than 50 percent more efficient than buildings that use more … persisted, and we're told every day that the community is a better place for it." For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40423

Bronco basketball player gets down to business, scores food marketing career

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… allowed me to join the team—just a small town girl on a Division I basketball team!" She didn't rack up a ton of points … I thought, 'I love food. I love marketing here. So why not just combine the two and start with the major?' It … with instructor Bob Samples , who worked at Hormel for more than three decades before entering academia, gave Douglas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68321

Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality

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… and programs and serve the community, spring semester is ripe with potential to get involved at Western Michigan … Year, New YOU The Student Recreation Center (SRC) is more than a place to exercise; it's a hub to connect, engage and … list of things you end up not doing but asking yourself, 'Why? What will I gain if I do this?' Because if there's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676