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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

Bronco Bash returns to WMU with celebration of new student center

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… returns to WMU with celebration of new student center Submitted by Erin Flynn on There will be plenty of fun and games at the hundreds of tables … the registered student organizations there and having them be the backbone of Bash is always huge; it's a way for us to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72501

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

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

School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… environmental education and scholarship at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah is founding director of the new School … Geography, and Sustainability (SEGS). KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah , founding director of the new School …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665

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

Persisting through the pandemic

W Magazine

… Persisting through the pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on Our world is not the same … are hundreds of little faces and then you step back and it becomes this huge mosaic,” says Dr. Jennifer Bott, provost … of the pandemic on teachers and gather data that could be used to shape the future of the profession. Nick Durham, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786

WMU Today to go online, feature self-published announcements

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… Today to go online, feature self-published announcements Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—New … notices emailed to staff, faculty and retirees each week. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9 , WMU Today will become an online repository in addition to a weekly email …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55181