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Trustees approve three-year contract with teaching assistants
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… Trustees approve three-year contract with teaching assistants Submitted by Anonymous (not … assistants and doctoral associates who have been awarded candidacy. A wage increase of 1 percent in each of the … three years for doctoral associates not yet awarded candidacy. Elimination of a $25 lump-sum payment per …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25540
Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound
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… Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lynn Edwin and … Center for Disability Services to offer peer mentorship for young adults with disabilities interested in learning how to … a lot of other things. Music is one of the few things that can do it," Scott adds. "We've had some musicians who were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70294
Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA
College of Education and Human Development
… student receives award for excelling in internship with VA Submitted by Chris Hybels on Derek Fischer … Veterans Affair Medical Center, Fischer has been working with patients in the long-term care unit. As part of the … designation is the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Fischer was also heavily …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532
Longtime University Libraries professional loses battle with cancer
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… Longtime University Libraries professional loses battle with cancer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steven … Libraries, who died Dec. 17 after a battle against cancer. He was 58. Cartwright was named to the position he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29259
Trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME
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… Trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … contract with Local 1668 and Council 25 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal … Employees—AFSCME. The union's 420 members include hourly employees who work in building maintenance and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26182
Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot
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… Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot Submitted by Anonymous (not … robot introduces itself, spreading its arms out wide. "I'm your robot. I like humans. Humans are so cute. Encountering … message patterns? Autumn and Chad Edwards also can control what the robot says to test different patterns …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083
Western's Hilltop Village development ramps up with new parking structure, pedestrian bridge
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… Western's Hilltop Village development ramps up with new parking structure, pedestrian bridge Submitted by … to Arcadia Flats. Courtesy: Rendering - Fishbeck "Our goal with all of this new development is to change the face of … Rendering - Fishbeck Additional green space will also help with storm water drainage. Courtesy: Rendering - Fishbeck …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70965
WMU building foundation for safe, secure artificial intelligence development with NSF grant
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… for safe, secure artificial intelligence development with NSF grant Submitted by Erin Flynn on Clockwise, from … widespread use in society," Gupta says. "Beneficial AI can help people work better and more efficiently by helping …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60501
Breakfast with Broncos and meet men's basketball team
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… Breakfast with Broncos and meet men's basketball team Submitted by … Mich.—Western Michigan University will host "Breakfast with the Broncos," a preview of this year's men's basketball …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19522
Consider It Dunn campaign starts with T-shirt fundraiser
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… Consider It Dunn campaign starts with T-shirt fundraiser Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU President John M. Dunn poses with Buster Bronco, who is wearing a Consider it Dunn … upping its commitment to meet critical unmet student needs with a fundraising and student engagement campaign known as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18853