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… Influenza at the Normal: WMU and the 1918 Pandemic It’s undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an … the most significant health crises to impact WMU’s campus before COVID-19.  The 1918 influenza pandemic—often referred … an avian origin.” As the virus spread swiftly across the globe from 1918-1919, an estimated 500 million people were …

… prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kyle Jackson works with students at … impact on kids, particularly preventing Black children from being misdiagnosed with a mental health or behavioral issue based on a lack of understanding.  “One …

… award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit Submitted by Paula M. Davis on From left: Billings and Simon … for storytelling. As a youth, cruelly and frequently teased because of his condition and treated in school as though he … fingers caused by cerebral palsy. Billings recognized the beauty and inspiration of Simon's life experiences after the …

… Halls What comes in a typical room? Twin extra-long bed and mattress per person Loft kits provided 1 per bed in all halls but Ackley/Shilling. Ackley/Shilling … Ackley/Shilling Loftable, bunkable, traditional Limited loft kits: students enter a lottery to request one. …

… Career resources for international students  Western Michigan University is proud to host a growing number of international students on our campus. Your worldview … Top 200 OPT Employers (published by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Questions Students Can Ask in Interviews to …

… graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ursery KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—A Western Michigan University graduate student has been selected for a coveted addictions counselor fellowship. … Ursery will receive an $11,000 tuition stipend and will be recognized at the May 2015 Minority Fellowship Program …

… mathematicians are co-authors of new graph theory book Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The book is intended … of Mathematics. The third co-author is Dr. Arthur Benjamin , mathematics professor at Harvey Mudd College. The … book for a more general audience illustrating that math can be fun by showing that graph theory can be used to analyze …

… NIH grant to use technology to battle opioid addiction Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research on the … company DynamiCare Health , in collaboration with WMU, has been awarded a $222,383 grant from the National Institutes … DeFulio The project focuses on contingency management—a behavioral intervention that employs incentives to motivate …

… William 'Bill' Doolittle obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Doolittle Former … team for 11 seasons from 1964-74, leading WMU to its first Mid-American Conference championship. Read more here . … Sunday, June 22 , on campus in the Seelye Center. Gifts may be made to WMU's Gary Athletic Fund . Remembrances Visit …

… Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students will find campus … Fall move in for Western Michigan University students begins  Thursday, Aug. 27 , with new health and safety protocols, more virtual events and expectations for behavior in place. Staff helping students with their …