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Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication Submitted by Erin … and finds a bedtime story for your kids. Google Assistant turns off the lights you forgot to dim on the way out … says the demand for professionals in the field is staggering. “Last time I checked, there were tens of thousands …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history

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… Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Khalid … el-Hakim has collected hundreds of pieces of hip-hop history. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sugar Hill Gang. Public Enemy. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57599

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

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… Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one … Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for … going to leave out a lot of opportunity—especially at bigger schools." Shawn Tenney , director of service learning , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

Western professor’s book on the Great Lakes honored in 2023 Indie Book Awards

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western professor’s book on the Great Lakes honored in 2023 Indie Book Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not … Dr. Lynne Heasley (with illustrations by acclaimed artist Glenn Wolff ), has been named a top indie book by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group. The book received one of three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71845

Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities

College of Health and Human Services

… Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Left to right, … and metabolically safer transfers. This study does suggest that there is evidence that employees can benefit from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73971

WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans

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… WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for … Center. The $2.2 million project—New Autonomous Mobility Vision for Michigan—is being funded through the $8 million Michigan Mobility …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504

From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning

College of Education and Human Development

… cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students successfully played "Mary Had a Little … worms while learning about class pets.  Student hold a hissing cockroach while Dr. Meredith Reinhart explains the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263

Grants to WMU pushed past $2.8 million in November, December

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… Grants to WMU pushed past $2.8 million in November, December Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … the total of grants received since the July 1 start of the fiscal year stood at $16,321,884. The current fiscal year will end June 30. Public service grants Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13203

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

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… Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him … in the big leagues Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alex Wojdylak is headed for a full time job at FOX Sports after earning his bachelor's degree in digital marketing from Western. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU Lee Honors College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752