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Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… experience." "COVID-19 has shown us that we are all bound up in each other globally. Right now, both the United States … of various speaker sessions, an international group project and additional culture videos. These have helped … culture to life and have helped us enjoy some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad: relationship building and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton calls the grant a "well-deserved boost for WMU's … sensors that are drawing tons of power being fed into a super computer that processes all those sensor outputs and … mile of road, it equates to a very minimal investment and a significant improvement in safety and energy efficiency of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Bouncing back: Re-engaging students with the Libraries

University Libraries

… "One of our most vibrant classes is a theater history group. It's a whole group of extroverts," Steuer says. The … to be happy with 25 students. Two hundred thirty-eight signed up for it," recalls Langan. One of the reasons for … to us because they need help, and we help them. We don't assign grades or do any sort of evaluation. We're a safe place …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-bouncing-back

Creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

University Libraries

… to explore basic concepts of intersectionality and microaggressions, acknowledge structures that support white privilege and racist systems, and practice vulnerability. To wrap up the series, Safe on Campus training was provided in …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-dei

WMU Libraries awards nineteen grants for open textbook adoptions

University Libraries

… in December 2019 by the University Libraries, provide support and incentive to instructors interested in adopting … One student commented that "The free textbook provides significant financial relief. It caused me to have a more … The ease of access, low cost and high-quality content are significant benefits to instructors and students using open …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2020/10/oer-grants

WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor

Student Affairs

… which brings together college and high school media groups from across the globe.  "IBS is an excellent opportunity … out there with their contemporaries and see how it matches up.  "(The conference) gets tons of submissions from around … studies  student  and WIDR general manag er ) and the support of her mysterious new girlfriend, curator and art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005

Sindecuse Health Center makes getting flu shots easy

Sindecuse Health Center

… Alana's Foundation to cover the cost of vaccinations for up to 150 uninsured and underinsured WMU students. Once the … covered by the University's Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO group 007005281 and their covered dependents 12 years of age or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34893

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

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… on campus with their selected first-round candidates. The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Fair, which already has about 140 employers signed up to participate. It focuses on those seeking employment in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57421

WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success

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… staying connected; another 19 percent pointed to being supportive while letting go; and 3 percent felt the parent-child relationship change presented the biggest challenge. While the student is necessarily the focal … and advocates, she says. Consequently, there's been a significant rise in parent and family offices at colleges.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… WMU. "I think it is something that can really create such significant, systemic, institutional change at Western … there are often biases with respect to things like start-up packages and the sizes of lab space," says Koretsky. "All of these things are challenges that are more significant for women than men. So, understanding and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945