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Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… session will follow. Admission is free for students. A donation of $15 per person is suggested for other guests. … the conference, from planning, recruitment and training to working as mentors to younger students. Business students in … learn that it doesn't matter what your background is or how old you are; you can make a positive difference in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… $2.5M grant Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Mert Atilhan works in his lab in Floyd Hall, home to Western Michigan … has been awarded a $2.5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to reduce the carbon footprint in paper … slow and volatile and streamlined it. “It’s exciting to see how our foundational work on this project has come full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

Native American Heritage Month 2024 recognized on Western's campus through variety of events

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… NASO can continue to break stereotypical ideas on how tribal entities operate to conserve our land and protect … and relational approaches to land, water, agriculture and work with ecological systems." Sherwood adds that … and I look forward to experiencing it and for people to see how influential he is," adds Wolverton. "He has a deep level …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/native-american-heritage-month-2024-events-planned

Future of long-term health care topic of public lecture

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… economics and applied econometrics. He is known for his work on nursing home quality of care, long-term care insurance, and how informal care affects formal care and transfers of money … of biomarkers in social science research. Norton earned his doctoral degree in economics from the Massachusetts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/101

Assessment in Action Days conference returns to campus

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… assessment topics will be provided. All sessions will be in workshop format, so bring assessment plans, syllabi for … have the opportunity to reevaluate what they are currently doing with assessment, update plans and processes and come … new to assessment, guidance and advice will be provided on how to get started. The program includes the announcement of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5633

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… discussion on shifting consumer buying patterns, innovative workplace models, new marketplace dynamics, technology, … from Amazon Prime, Shoprite, Smucker's, Meijer, the Kellogg Co. and Kroger. Bill McDermott , CEO of SAP and … , CPG vertical strategy lead at Pinterest, will discuss how brands and retailers can break through the digital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52391

Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play

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… circles discussing bestselling author Ibram Kendi's book, "How to be an Antiracist," a visit and discussions with the … Institute and the Center for the Humanities in its "Freedom" series on Friday, Nov. 15 , in 2000 Schneider Hall. The … until Dec. 8. The exhibition reflects nearly a century of work created by artists of African descent. A companion show

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591

Helmet sensor technology business created by WMU team honored for innovation

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… "SafeSense demonstrates exactly what WMU is trying to do from a tech transfer standpoint," says Steve Tokarz , a … and Innovation Advancement. Narakathu and a colleague work on technology in the lab. SafeSense--housed in the WMed … habits in players and correct them. "If you're learning how to hit the correct way in practice, you're going to play …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53495

Spring is season for student employment scams

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… break, most college students get serious about making work plans for the summer months. But not all summer job … can give you experience and money, and build your skills. However, this is the season for scams," Kelly-Albertson … email account, such as through Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo, do not give them your information. Most enterprises conduct …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31415

Plan ahead: Check winter recess 2024-25 hours for campus offices, facilities

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… represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days  Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 since the University continues … Jan. 1 and reopen for regular hours on  Jan. 2 .  Waldo Library is closed  Dec. 15 with limited hours until the … of 55 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/campus-winter-recess-2024-25-hours