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Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… is related to boarding schools—residential institutions set up across the United States in the mid-1800s to assimilate … events to raise awareness of suicide and the warning signs. "There's definitely a stigma to suicide, and I think … to law enformcement, which teaches participants the warning signs of suicide crisis and how to respond—QPR stands for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case

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… information in the field. "After digitizing, we came up with our own theories of what happened to assist … agencies across the country who are interested in setting up similar programs, and she has already connected with a couple of other universities in Michigan. "I hope every state …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545

New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… center. “We’ll have furniture in place, retail revving up and hammocks on the ready. Having a soft opening before … persons, which is a nice practice round before serving up to 5,000 meals in one day, which is quite a feat!” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219

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

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… pertaining to innovative exterior residential lighting design, herb garden monitoring, helmet-to-helmet impact … the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancelation of large group events, students presented their work online instead … 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

Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum

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… stay-at-home orders during the pandemic, time is in short supply. Still, Bornhorst, manufacturing engineering manager … posted a link to an article about an aerosol box designed by a Taiwanese doctor to protect health professionals … 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

Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU

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… keeping a log of who you came in contact with, keeping up to date with your symptoms and how you're feeling, and … University cleared to get back to work in the field turns up the heat a bit. "It's incredibly nerve-wracking. There's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… who know the habit is bad for their health but are struggling to quit. Chris Clark "I think the application where … very complicated and always evolving," says Clark, who grew up in Holland, Michigan. "Living things are exciting because … illness in the world," Stull says. "If we could come up with a new treatment that can help people get over their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Bridging the Gap: Kyle Kos explores the impact of artificial intelligence on nursing education

College of Health and Human Services

… and the ethics of healthcare workers using AI.   "My biggest challenge has been time," Kyle admits. " Reading … workload became his biggest hurdle. "I’d suggest splitting up the literature reviews so that you don't burn yourself … professors and mentors have been an incredible source of support throughout the process. "Dr. Vilem has been a huge …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/kos

From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

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… until I was actually doing it," he laughs. But it was the support he felt in the audition process that really made … of his high school graduation party. "I was just setting up pictures and I looked at my phone and there was a message … producers. Austin jumped at the opportunity and soaked up as much as possible on his whirlwind New York City trip. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788

Family Fun Night planned for WMU Children’s Place Learning Center

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… program curriculums, extended hours and back-up care. The Children's Place Learning Center, located in … care before and after the pre-K program is available. Back-up care is available for unpredictable circumstances such as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19425