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Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… Sept. 15 . During the event, representatives from SmithGroupJJR, the Detroit-based firm selected as the project … direction for the placement and internal and external design character of the  dining center . The direction takes … are a unique home away from home that is intentionally designed to support student success." Dining center design The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430

Student's Experience in UAE

College of Arts and Sciences

… in line.” Among the cultural differences, Dennis and her group went to Shisha cafes or hookah cafes. “We’d go out to tea … said Dennis. They also witnessed sea turtles laying eggs. “We went on a tiny boat, and went for a boat ride out to watch the sea turtles mate and they were popping up everywhere, you’d see one head then two heads then more …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/uae-study-abroad

WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life

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… in 2015 for his religious study of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg , the Battle Creek Sanitarium director who essentially … not professional theologians or religious specialists. Kellogg and Fetzer fit the bill perfectly," says Wilson. … very interested in biofeedback—this idea that if you hook up … autonomic functions in the body to a machine that can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58233

Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits

College of Arts and Sciences

… of the semester they would be able to give real financial support to organizations in need and were excited to use all … while building upon their leadership readings and assignments. Led by Janice Maatman, the class went through the … based on their established priorities, the class struggled with issues like the age group the organizations …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news2013-5-lnp

Japanese studies speakers to give public presentations

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… theater, religion, literature and culture. They are supported by funding from the Japan Foundation and the WMU … slides. In his presentation, Higuchi will examine the struggles over the meaning of early the 17th century as … her dramatic and powerful readings. Her WMU appearance is supported in part by Saitama University and WMU's Gender and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5519

WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy

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… executive mentorship for students, an investment fund to support small business acquisition by MBA students and … million from noted entrepreneurs and philanthropists who support the center’s mission. The Haworth family , Greenleaf … WMU. It provides differentiating experiences and lifts up our West Michigan business community. This will be a game …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… level, and what it will mean for privileged groups and underprivileged groups and labor and reorganizing … says the demand for professionals in the field is staggering. “Last time I checked, there were tens of thousands … interact with the web interface of our app. What are good design principles? If we use artificial intelligence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

Ebony Vision celebrates 20 years of dance at Western

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… (RSO). "We were seeking to create a space of love and support where we knew that there was somebody who had your … different aesthetics, and it's so beautiful to see one group create so many aesthetics." Three live performances are … or persons of color." PLATFORM FOR GROWTH Jackson, who grew up in Detroit, initially started her collegiate dance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70863

Domestic and International Travel Information

Immigration Support

… WMU, such as recent pay stubs or a recent letter from a supervisor confirming employment. Photocopy of the … areas of study or research. Such a clearance can add up to 16 weeks or longer to the normal visa processing time. … who is not a citizen of one of these countries, depending upon their field of study or research (especially if it is …

https://wmich.edu/immigration/travel

Our Distinguished Alumni: Nico Raddatz

College of Fine Arts

… Early Career Award for his extensive contributions to the design community since graduating in 2010.  Nico has an … Motors and Google. Additional work includes branding, signage, and exhibitions. Throughout his career, he has … yourself with a portfolio of professional work that isn’t up to your standards and will make it harder to get a job …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/10/nico-raddatz