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Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thanksgiving recess officially begins at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20330

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… of discovery as undergraduate students venture into the unknown, dissecting cow brains to expand their classroom knowledge in neuroanatomy and behavioral neuroscience. Dr. … such as the Kalamazoo Children's Chorus, Gilmore Piano Festival and Kalamazoo Public Schools to engage student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs

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… to fill students' critical unmet needs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The project is seeking donations from the … students. "As the cost of education rises and families struggle to make ends meet, many students cut back on their food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18486

Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… teams to boost city operational efficiency Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on City of Detroit KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Two teams … the table. We have been taught to ask questions and keep digging until the root cause of a problem is found, and we all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

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… on college access for youth from foster care Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The summit is set for May 16. … oversees Fostering Success Michigan. "The summit is our biggest event of the year. We are hopeful that our statewide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… NIH grant to improve canes used by blind Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Design and use of long canes will be … The research team will study how to improve the ergonomic design and cane-use biomechanics to see what has the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications

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… research and creative activity advance the frontiers of knowledge and create new patents and companies. We combine … with excellent athletics and a great college town. It’s no wonder nine out of 10 of our graduates are employed … which we can be proud, the world has changed around us. We now find ourselves swimming against the strong currents of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998

Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'

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… Scott Jacobs . The Western Michigan University alumnus may not be a superhero himself, but his super editing skills … on the hit Disney+ series "WandaVision," an "Avengers'' spinoff based on Marvel Comics characters Wanda Maximoff and … it combined my previous love of playing video games and technology … with my love for theatre and acting." Jacobs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU to inspire next generation of journalists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LZ Granderson returned as a visiting … front of students,” says Granderson. “I’ve taught at USC, Northwestern and University of Chicago, but this is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

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… and support, have found new purpose in helping people struggling with expressing emotions find their own voice. "The … some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth … in the memory of beating Christian in a game of Giant Uno and the ego boost that came with it. "But then we put …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821