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Professor's book on ethical issues of terrorism and torture published

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… ethical issues of terrorism and torture published Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Allhoff KALAMAZOO—It is … not take this position lightly. He begins by examining the way terrorism challenges traditional norms, discussing the … "Terrorism, Ticking Time Bombs and Torture," which was published earlier this year by The University of Chicago …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3698

Business college one of the 'Best 296 Business Schools'

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… college one of the 'Best 296 Business Schools' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Business college is a top … accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by the AACSB. It is among a select two percent of business … is one of more than 150 Princeton Review books published by Random House, Inc. The Princeton Review is also known for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2939

Health care activist, author to speak on health reform act

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… activist, author to speak on health reform act Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kirsch KALAMAZOO—A noted … the Affordable Care Act. The lecture and a reception afterward are free and open to the public as part of the Burian … grassroots politics can still matter," Kirsch says. "It was grassroots activists with personal stories who led the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2820

Professor wins Google grant to offer game-design workshop

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… wins Google grant to offer game-design workshop Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ari-Gur KALAMAZOO—A Western … computer applications to their own students. The $13,500 award is from Google’s Computer Science for High School … up student interest in computer science professions. "We want to teach high school educators topics that will be fun …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6292

Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space

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… of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist rendering of planned … Dakin , director of campus planning. "We're trying to move away from the rigid geometric shapes that characterize the … for a layout that is more informal and inviting. We want people to sit and enjoy the fountain, read, study or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6842

Veteran administrator is associate dean of Lee Honors College

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… is associate dean of Lee Honors College Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Baas KALAMAZOO—A veteran … as dance department chair since 2012. Prior to that, she was chair from 1996 to 2001 and did three stints as interim … She received the College of Fine Arts Outstanding Service Award in 2003 and the college's Dean's Teaching Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12167

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

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… consequences and response focus of free talk Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“ Intellectual Freedom … will follow the lecture. Register to attend in person or watch the livestream Increased numbers of book challenges … information landscape. She has been featured by NPR, “The Washington Post,” “Time” and “Slate” for her expertise in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Western receives grant to aid student retention

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… Western receives grant to aid student retention Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University was one of three Michigan postsecondary institutions … family income as the best predictors of who succeeds in gateway courses and examine the broader curricula of those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70763

WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup

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… combat 'brain drain' with his social startup Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After graduation, many young professionals migrate away from the comfort of their college town in search of a … working and playing in the Lansing area. Since Lansing 5:01 was founded in 2016, it has hosted more than 3,000 guests at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828

WMU public safety set to switch to countywide consolidated dispatch

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… set to switch to countywide consolidated dispatch Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A plan to … operations under one roof, will be fully implemented by the end of October. Each of the five police departments … emergency calls or texts made on cellphones from being forwarded from one department to another. And nonemergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49803