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Director of executive education named for ISM program
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… education named for ISM program Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jones KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s … of the program that I will not touch in some significant way," Jones says. "I truly look forward to that challenge." … eliminate defects, not only in manufacturing, but also the service sectors. With his expertise and experiences, Jones …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869
Food justice scholar to host day of events
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… Sustainable Business Practices, College of Health and Human Services, Department of Anthropology, Department of … of Family and Consumer Sciences: Dietetics and Food Service Administration, Environmental Studies Program, Lee …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974
WMU, WCCCD add reverse transfer agreement to partnership
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Wayne County Community College District and Western Michigan … to WMU to complete their bachelor's degrees at a WCCCD Wayne County campus. Under the terms of the new reverse … serve some 2.3 million people who live within the college's service district. WCCCD's University Center in Harper Woods …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8660
Sales students receive top honors at regional competition
Haworth College of Business
… client interested in WebBuilder CS, a custom website service. In progressive rounds of competition, students had … individual round of competition, notes, "One thing I took away from this competition is the value of expecting the … to running multiple sales scenarios for this competition, I was able to stay calm and focused." Teamwork carried the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50121
A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system
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… M. Davis on Dr. John Jellies —also known as "The Leech Guy"—was one of two researchers honored this fall with a Distinguished Faculty Scholar award , the highest annual honor WMU bestows on faculty … call home. To read more from the WMU Magazine, click here . After all, John Jellies is: The Leech Guy. He's well earned …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011
Embracing machines’ support
W Magazine
… stuffed animal; this cat has a mind of its own. Joan Windewani, a psychology major from Indonesia, is playing with one … the most from it are comfortable with. Instead of being wary, Dr. Bryan Abendschein , assistant professor of … were asked to rate their stress levels before and after spending time with the pets, which resemble the size, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71777
Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound
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… 2021 that partners with Western's Center for Disability Services to offer peer mentorship for young adults with … our family," says Colette Guerin , whose daughter, Carly, was connected to the group through the Center for Disability … see what they're doing.' And she just got so excited, and after we played, she would not leave the stage," says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70294
Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities
College of Health and Human Services
… presentations, collaborating with the Center for Disability Services (CDS) Skill Building program. Student advisors were … clients that requires physical assistance, the team wanted to investigate the effectiveness of lift training … continued through September, performance before and after the training was compared. Overall, the lift training …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73971
Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended
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… officials have recommended avoiding outdoor activities after dusk due to local cases of the rare but serious … Health Center experts are being highly vigilant as they watch for concerning symptoms. Seven human cases of the … Sindecuse Health Center are being highly vigilant as they watch for concerning symptoms. According to the CDC, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55468
100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered
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… nation met with WMU leaders during the visit. Their visit was organized by Dunlap's nephew, Moses Easley , of Nantucket, Massachusetts, who was himself a college football player for Indiana … Dunlap in 1917 Dunlap and Waldo remained lifelong friends. After college, Dunlap coached at West Virginia Collegiate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41627