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First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan

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… Meng "My research shows air temperature has a strong link with lake-effect snowfall. When we have a colder winter, we … pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean, also has a significant impact on snowfall in Michigan." The warm phase of ENSO … because our lake temperature is increasing, leading to a bigger air (and) lake temperature difference." In addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

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… Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on a … Senate is proud to represent the faculty, and partner with the President's office, to honor many of Western … In addition, several scholars have volunteered to work with young people and other Western students in their field of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695

Bachelor of Social Work

School of Social Work

… internship in a human service agency. Social work majors can obtain specialty certificates offered by the College of Health and Human Services in conjunction with their social work degree. For further information about … admitted each year. Specific criteria for selection candidates are based upon: Overall grade point average of …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/academics/undergrad/major

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… off an animal print look. Designer Laura Argentati walks with a feather boa. Model Antione McCoy wears an upcycled … influenced by the personalities and styles of famous Mexican actors. "I really tried to not recreate their fashion … Lynch : Best Interpretation of Theme “Seeing everyone love your work as much as you do and appreciating your hard work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

Monastic Life and Venerated Spaces

Medieval Institute Publications

… Moreover, these religious men and women were significant contributors to Medieval and Early Modern culture, … assumptions about the Carthusians and their place within Western Christianity and civilization. The breadth … in the Seventh Century: Writing Early Ireland By John Higgins As part of the historicizing corpus of seventh-century …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/books/monastic-life

A full 91 percent of WMU grads find success within three months

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… A full 91 percent of WMU grads find success within three months Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … of new WMU alumni are employed or in graduate school within three months of their graduation. The future is … for using the data in this report to create a tool that can be helpful to prospective students and their families as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44397

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Daniel Floyd with his invention, SpeechMasterPro KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Patent … to watch. Floyd has sold dozens of the speech aids, which can be purchased on speechmasterpro.com . The receipt of the … Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when he was younger and seeking to improve his speech, he was surprised …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

Race, feminist perspectives and politics focus of discussion

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… time. Beyoncé and feminism "Beyoncé is a powerful figure with a tremendous multicultural and multigenerational fan … says Richardson. "As my research delves into how African-American women negotiate and navigate media … she adds. Meanwhile, Richardson claims that while many young people and celebrities today run away from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31358

Changes to WMU Student Code announced

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… the civil rights office's review of University policies triggered by a complaint that was resolved. The changes to the … at wmich.edu/conduct/code .  The new policy language can be found in two parts of the document: Article IV, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19699

WMU's ROTC leadership program to be focus at breakfast series

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… leadership training will be the focus at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30988