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WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training
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… 2012-13 is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot. The award-winning, 384-page book has garnered … unusual property--unlike those of other donors, they could be kept alive and grown in the laboratory. In the 60 years … and activities related to the text will be integrated into the upcoming Fall Welcome program, fall semester …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/610
Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Most campus offices will be closed Nov. 28 through Dec. 1. KALAMAZOO—Except for … services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 , … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11137
Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess
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… Mich.—No Western Michigan University classes will be held during Thanksgiving recess from Monday, Nov. 23, … limited hours Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 26-29 . Listed below are Thanksgiving Day hours for selected University … Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62015
Two honored with Distinguished Service Award
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A member of the faculty for 36 years and an experienced … increase WMU's stature, or extend WMU's impact and presence into the larger community. Each will receive a plaque and … Michigan Psychological Association. He has made significant contributions to mental health services and also has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1600
Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors
College of Arts and Sciences
… on a new career trajectory. When her mother-in-law fell into a coma following what was supposed to be a routine partial hip replacement surgery, Burrows … the damage that was done to us and to my mother-in-law, we can help others. That’s been huge for both of us.” The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265
Impacting students a world away
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… secondary education students in Sierra Leone. "I'm nervous because it's a (developing nation), but I’m excited to take … "Last summer, I realized I didn't want to go straight into industry," says Papes. "I really enjoy traveling and feel the most valuable thing I can do with my degree is to teach science and math. It will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031
Rising stars on Western's faculty honored with Emerging Scholar Awards
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… is able to offer students a world-class education because of the world-class faculty on campus. Each year, the … the first decade of their careers who are building significant scholarly portfolios and setting a solid foundation for … to bring middle- and high-school science teachers into her lab for summer research experiences that will help …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68973
Students, employees have free access to New York Times
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… Western Michigan University students, faculty and staff members now have complimentary access to the digital edition of … digital content. As with an individual subscription, both can be used on a desktop computer, tablet and mobile device. … account using their WMU email address will need to log into that account after clicking the "Set up your free group …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35560
Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future
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… she would pursue a degree in pharmacy. "After I got into school, I realized I like working with my hands a lot more than I like sitting behind a desk or working in a pharmacy, so I wanted to do something where I can build stuff and work with things, constantly changing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66509
Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy launches new podcast, 'The Jungle'
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Grab your earbuds, because the Center for Principled Leadership and Business … Michigan University has launched another method for tuning into the business world while sheltering in place. The … of Consumers Energy, and many others. "We wanted to get a candid look inside leadership and strategy from different …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59205