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WMU researcher making groundbreaking gains in filtration of toxic chemicals

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… engineering research in his laboratory in Floyd Hall. The equipment Atilhan and his student researchers created … can measure how much gas polymers and other substances are able to absorb. Atilhan's work could lead to a greener, … housed in large vessels next to an industrial plant. "Whatever you purge from that plant, it's going to eat that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72846

Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement

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… Kaye) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the Distorted Memory of Dissent" is the … Although the Vietnam War was deeply unpopular, the United States has not honored the memory of the millions ofThe Political Culture of United States Imperialism, 1945-1966." He is currently working on a book about the impact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45912

Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of book … spring 2018 semester beginning Tuesday, Jan. 16 .  Books are provided free of charge to the first 10 people who sign … learn to love serious reading in our age of technology? What can we learn about education and the ethics of reading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44601

WMU office lands two NSF grants to boost teaching of science

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… WMU office lands two NSF grants to boost teaching of science Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The grants will assist with the study of teaching of STEM … Program Improvement unit has received two grants totaling $529,000 from the National Science Foundation to enhance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11965

Japan scholar to address Zen, art of mumbo jumbo in haiku

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… But a Japan scholar will present an alternate view of the simple, yet elegant poetic form when he speaks at … in the University Center for the Humanities, Room 2500 of Knauss Hall. His talk, titled, "Zen and the Art of … languages, at (269) 387-3044 or @email . Contact: Margaret von Steinen April 6, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/309

Guests to speak on campus as part of Universitywide common read

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… Guests to speak on campus as part of Universitywide common read Submitted by Anonymous (not … KALAMAZOO—Three public events have been set focusing on "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," the book chosen for … professor of University Libraries, at @email or (269) 387-5166. Contact: Jeanne Baron January 9, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4018

New York novelist to read as part of Gwen Frostic Series

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… New York novelist to read as part of Gwen Frostic Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … author of both fiction and nonfiction will be featured in the final installment of the fall 2012 Gwen Frostic Reading … Emma Straub will read at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 , in 157-159 Bernhard Center. The reading is free and open to the

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3293

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try … Super Bowl as the competition on the field and advertisers are going all in to score points with consumers this year. … Big Game. We Need a Break Last year’s commercials were somewhat reserved and reflected the uncertain nature of the

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029

June Jubilee events mark start of summer in downtown Kalamazoo

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… dancing, food and music; and a satirical parade through the streets of downtown kick off summer events Thursday … band Skid Row will be featured alongside traditional Greek fare at the 39th annual Dionysos Greek Festival Thursday … to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $10 from 4 to 7 p.m. and $15 from 7 p.m. to midnight. After 7 p.m., people younger than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24283

Variety of WMU summer camps offered for young people

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… Variety of WMU summer camps offered for young people Submitted by … wide variety of interests during June, July and August. Whether it’s aviation, athletics, art, music, entrepreneurship, … finance or writing; WMU faculty, staff and the community are heading up programs on campus to provide fun and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38468