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World's medievalists set to flock to Kalamazoo for annual congress

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… Congress on Medieval Studies . The event, which has become a rite of spring in the Kalamazoo community, runs … English, French, Georgian, German, Greek and Latin will be explored, as will the material cultures of Europe, Asia … of Æthelflæd, daughter of King Alfred the Great, there will be screenings of all episodes in the BBC trilogy “King …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46742

Survey shows campus diversity climate viewed as positive overall

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… town hall meetings on campus set for the first week of October will bring Worthington back to WMU to present his findings to members of the campus community and help begin the process of implementing the study's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9448

Open house highlights opportunities in history

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… on study abroad and undergraduate history Fellowships. Members of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honorary society, will also be on hand to discuss their organization and encourage other … prizes. The event is free, and pizza and soft drinks will be provided. Contact: Deanne Puca March 27, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/283

Public gets first look at design potential of East Hall renovation

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… Key architectural features like the cupola shown here will be preserved during the East Hall renovation. … The design process, which is still in its infancy, has been structured to involve input from the campus community … significance of WMU to its community, state and nation. The beginning design elements shown at the board meeting focused …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8238

Trustees OK 2013-14 tuition rates, student-initiated fees

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… required fees for 2013-14 in a way that will keep WMU the best value among Michigan's 15 public universities. 2013-14 … full-time Michigan freshman or sophomore to attend WMU will be $10,355—an increase of $373 or 3.75 percent more than the … said, "we are able to offer a true measure of where the biggest 'bang for the buck' is to be found in higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7608

WMU gearing up to celebrate 90 years of homecoming

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… Sunday, Oct. 11-13 , to coincide with homecoming's biggest events. The 2013 Homecoming theme is "Fight On For … are so many exciting events to choose from that it will be a battle for some people to get to all of their favorite ones. Three anniversaries being celebrated This year, WMU is celebrating its 90th …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9973

WMU senior engineering students solve problems facing business, industry and people

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… held twice each year at the college, in April and December, to showcase the work of graduating seniors who are … "biomedical wearable for narcolepsy" is a wristband embedded with "smart" sensors that can detect when someone is … been very impactful on their lives. Lots of people struggle with the side effects of narcolepsy medication, so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58984

WMU now has rapid-result COVID-19 testing

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… Michigan University’s Sindecuse Health Center has become one of the few sites in Kalamazoo County to offer … and assist the institution with campus return plans. “The biggest advantage to WMU providing the rapid-result antigen … the test for nationwide use in early May. Sindecuse has been offering COVID-19 tests for several weeks, but those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59788

Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum

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… It started with a social media post from a friend. Brady Beauchamp , a local nurse anesthetist and clinical … and extubating patients— something a team of WMU faculty members had also conceptualized . Beauchamp was looking for … medical workers," Bornhorst says. "It's turning out to be bigger than I expected." He credits the basic skills he honed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275

Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

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… community as we acknowledge Hispanic Heritage Month." A number of events are planned throughout the month, which runs … discussions about challenges the Latinx community faces. Members of the Latino Student Alliance "Something I really … going to have food, dance performances, music and the biggest thing will be a fashion show,” Cortes says. "It's so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642