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Take precautions to avoid getting, spreading influenza
News
… flu-like symptoms early in December, and we may see another wave in the next couple of weeks now that students are back … many flu cases. We know flu viruses are out there, and we want to be proactive." Marshall says there are many steps … day before symptoms develop and up to five to seven days after becoming sick. Those infected with the flu virus often …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4067
WMU is part of 13-university EPA research effort on climate, air quality
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… are being taken." Bertman says the Alabama site was selected because it is in an area of the country in … involved. That data will be examined in detail long after the teams leave the field in late July, Bertman says. … Irvine University of California, San Diego University of Iowa University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7530
Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU
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… one of the many things the military did upon seizing power was to outlaw the study of political science. The justification for that was that government officials believed Burmese Socialism was … who served as Thein's "cultural ambassador" After completing his master's degree in political science, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139
From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas … Mich.— Whether addressing climate change or the food waste crisis, designing for fashion shows, or pursuing a … Cilluffo plans to pursue a Ph.D. in particle physics after graduating from Western. She hopes to investigate ways …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832
The Vitt Factor: empowering students to make their mark
Haworth College of Business
… “Many people think about following their passions, but they wait until the ‘right’ time—a perfect time that may never … my company, and it has exceeded my expectations in many ways. I have over 20 clients that I am mentoring currently.” … responses from the participants—how empowered they are after the event sessions to continue their professional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70677
WMU HR students honored with national scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… She also plans to apply for a summer internship at Kellogg, after her successful externship experience, in order to … have been chosen for this scholarship,” says Cook. “Being awarded this scholarship reaffirms my belief that every obstacle I have overcome was worth it. This recognition has provided me with a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71448
Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study
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… Calvo-Ochoa is one of 40 researchers in the nation to be awarded a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship … of a select group in the nation to receive a distinguished award for her work that may lead to a better understanding of … new knowledge about how the adult brain can regain function after injury. She is exploring the process of regeneration …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050
WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern
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… come up with brand new board game ideas or different ways to play the classic games. It's pretty great!" While … to hire past interns, so I could potentially work for them after I graduate, which would be so fun!" Designing a Bright … as it has developed over the past three years. "He's always been working with my classmates and I side-by-side. He …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216
Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law
Haworth College of Business
… business, she’s going to flourish as a corporate attorney after law school. Until then, Olivia is building her own … as a student leader. “Re-establishing the organization was an immense amount of work, but I know that it is going … legal world, Bainbridge is fine-tuning her craft in many ways. “As a business student at WMU, I’m not just taking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629
School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith
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… School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith … will close the program. C. Curtis Smith Curtis Curtis-Smith was born in 1941 in Walla Walla, Wash. He studied at Whitman … the Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. After a performance of the etudes in Tully Hall by WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21878