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Humanities center to tackle 'changing climates' in speaker series

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… Western Michigan University Center for the Humanities is bringing together scientists and humanists in its annual … world's temperature and social climates are changing and what the earth's inhabitants need to know and do about it. … an Agenda when I Write about Global Warming?" Feb. 20: Peggy Shepard , cofounder and executive director of WE ACT for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9350

Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition

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… in DownBeat magazine's 41st annual Student Music Awards. In what is regarded as the most comprehensive competition for … WMU students earned two awards, placing among the top 10 finishers in the international music competition. No other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47375

He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on James Rhodes, faculty specialist in computer science, has more than 30 years of … “I always liked school ever since kindergarten. School is what I do,” says Rhodes, whose love of learning and STEM … as automated vehicles and robots, mean job security—the biggest benefit of the computer science career. Students will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975

Area events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… and presentations. "Equity in Action Uniting Community" is the theme of this year's celebration, which includes events that are free … Linden Grove Middle School. Thursday, Jan. 14 Readings and discussion led by poet and author Buddy Hannah, "Realizing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28803

WMU students claim top spot in national digital marketing competition

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… Hooker on (Left to right) WMU students Lexi Payne, Parker Hurley and Liz Volante KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A team of students … marketing and eCommerce majors. Dr. Scott Cowley , assistant professor of marketing, coached the team to victory. … a comprehensive digital strategy," says Payne. "No matter what I am working on, I will always be able to apply the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57297

Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "I … to go before completing his Ph.D., Messecar is excited by what is happening in his field and says he is motivated by … how I can contribute to the field,” says Messecar. So, what does Messecar plan for the future? “Work as a research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… the classroom, the next generation of innovators is thriving at Western Michigan University through … and the technology sector, gave her important insight into what she could expect in the infancy of her business. "I … I had to improvise on the spot or rely on the memory of what I prepared on the slides to present when curveballs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

WMU trustees set standards, procedures governing University policies

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… was approved by trustees following a presentation by WMU Assistant General Counsel Jessica Swartz . The policy has been … part of the policy on policies include: Clear definition of what a University policy is as well as categories of policies that exist. Description of what should be in a policy, including naming conventions, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45842

New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning

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… New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning … and listening phase, seeking out faculty and asking them: "What kinds of things can you imagine? What ideas do you have? What might we be able to create …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331

Maryann Haws-Johnson obituary

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… verified) on MaryAnn Haws-Johnson , a former coordinator of what is now the Swain Education Library in University Libraries … of service to the University. She worked at Bronson Methodist Hospital for 11 years before coming to WMU. A three-time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26322