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Humanities center to tackle 'changing climates' in speaker series
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… world's temperature and social climates are changing and what the earth's inhabitants need to know and do about it. … installation in glass at the Miami Intermodal Center. Upcoming presentations Other upcoming series presentation dates, speakers, times, locations and titles of their talks include: Oct. 10: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9350
Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars
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… stars, to be exact. "I'm wearing a ring on my finger. That gold was made in space somehow. And we think we have a … of neutron stars, for example, are about a quintillion times stronger than Earth's magnetic field. "That changes … depending on field strength, which is the opposite of what was expected. "It may actually explain some of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65582
Ethics topics featured in spring lecture series
Study of Ethics in Society
… of Ethics², this program will discuss disinformation and algorithms designed to encourage addiction and the ethical duty to curate what is permitted. Register to receive the meeting link . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66844
WMU South Neighborhood work kicks off with April input sessions
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… . "We want to get students' best thoughts and ideas on what that facility will be like and how it can meet the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46035
Helen J. Flaspohler obituary
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… such University needs as scholarships. She maintained longtime friendships with such alumni donors as Merze Tate and … she was responsible for raising millions of dollars in support of the University including what was then the single largest donation WMU had ever …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613
Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence
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… for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations , book groups throughout the community will read "Bleeding Out: The … representing various law enforcement agencies, local government and nonprofit organizations has already read the … Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice. They've taken what they learned in that discussion and convened a task …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476
Western launches sustainability challenge to spark student innovation
Sustainability
… on a sustainability project of their own design. "(The goal) is to give students an understanding of the vast, … 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m. Students will form groups of three to five people, representing multiple fields of … in detail how their solution could be implemented, what barriers might exist and how those can be addressed. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69331
Trombone student named finalist in two solo competitions
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… the J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition for jazz players up to age 25. The recognition comes after Bowman learned he … recognized as a finalist in both the jazz and classical categories. So this is a real tribute to Eric." The list of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/156
Area senior citizens getting ready for prom night
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… inspired by Andy Warhol. Music will be provided by the Otsego Jazz Band, and the event will include dance contests, prizes, free refreshments, bingo and photo keepsakes. The Senior Prom began in 1988 as a … Students traditionally prepare for the event by teaming up with senior citizen tutors in late February to learn the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/243
Organize an Excitement Zone for the Kalamazoo Marathon
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… welcome to take a portion of the campus race route. "Our goal is to line the campus courses with excitement zones to … Outreach. "Excitements zones are more than just a group of people applauding runners," says Marks. "Everyone is … and advance preparation." For more information or to sign up to organize an excitement zone, contact Donna Marks at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/330