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Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness

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… Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brandon Bussi defends the Bronco … to use his platform to enact change outside the rink. "Being a goalie, we have some artistic freedom with our gear. And we are fortunate here at Western to be able to make custom masks. I thought this year would be a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854

Researchers consider oral fluid testing as wave of the future for drug treatment, epidemiology

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… testing as wave of the future for drug treatment, epidemiology Submitted by Erin Flynn on Forensic Fluids lab … use. The traditional objective way of measuring this has been through analysis of urine for drugs. However, this has … drawbacks," says Dr. Stephen Magura , research director of behavioral studies at The Evaluation Center . Urine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66863

WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion

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… WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Grant and a WMU alumna, McCorkle says she is excited to begin the next phase of her professional journey at her alma … tries to identify its strengths and leverage those for the betterment of the students and the global community," she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976

Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

First-Year Faces

… Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western Submitted by Megan Looker on MATTESON, Ill.—The future is big … only one pound at birth,” Tate says. “My first years, I was behind others in my growth, so I had to go to physical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on WMU alumnus Jim Castellano and … Castellano and Clark are pictured with WMU faculty and members of the Sunseeker Solar Car team on their visit. … of Western Michigan University's inaugural Spire Award, bestowed by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471

Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings

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… Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings Submitted by Erin Flynn on The CDC recommends wearing cloth … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as a number of leading medical organizations around the world. Yet, as communities across the United States begin to slowly lift coronavirus-related restrictions, calls …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906

Why I give: Bill Thompson

W Magazine

… Why I give: Bill Thompson Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bill Thompson, BBA '65, celebrates … Staunch. Ardent. Fierce. Any of these words could describe Bill Thompson's pride for Western Michigan University, … probably fall short. For more than 50 years, Thompson has been giving to Western, generously supporting WMU Athletics, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes

College of Education and Human Development

… of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes Submitted by Chris Hybels on Vanessa Hills KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pizza parties are a … something that I observed as a cultural phenomenon and was being talked about," says Hills. "As someone who spends time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148

Artificial Intelligence in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth Submitted by Abbie Griffith on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The debate over … The course, titled Artificial Intelligence in Business, began in the fall 2023 semester and presents various forms … User-friendly applications like ChatGPT and others that embed AI into their programs have made the tech more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74228

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

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… WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students pick up free groceries at … months ago, as signs of the COVID-19 pandemic first began emerging in Michigan, Dr. Michael Famiano knew he had … Michigan University. Flanked by a handful of faculty members and students, the physics professor began organizing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524