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Dunbar Hall to open with innovative learning, technology at center of complete redesign

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… on A large seating area and informal learning space greets visitors as they first walk into Dunbar Hall. A new edition … in ample natural light. A grand assembly hall is accessible from two different levels. Classrooms are equipped with … students,” says  Dan Guyette , College of Fine Arts dean. “My eternal thanks to Dean Koretsky and Associate Director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74592

Native American Heritage Month 2024 recognized on Western's campus through variety of events

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… of events Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From an Indigenous music celebration to a discussion on environmental justice and the tribal community, … NASO can continue to break stereotypical ideas on how tribal entities operate to conserve our land and protect …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/native-american-heritage-month-2024-events-planned

WMU researcher wins $800,000 NSF grant to assess education efforts

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… education researcher has received a $799,665 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop resources to plan studies that can better assess how well professional development initiatives for science … of educational leadership, research and technology, is heading a team of researchers from WMU, the Biological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29895

Pre-Law Pathway

College of Arts and Sciences

… Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University offers advising, resources, programs and courses to prepare undergraduates for admission to and success in law school and legal careers. … attorneys, trips to law schools in the area, and visits from admissions officials from various law schools. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/academics/pre-professional/pre-law

Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus

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… Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus Submitted by Anonymous … , at Miller Auditorium. His presentation, titled "Notes from the Front Lines of the Climate Fight," is part of the … is bringing together scientists and humanists to consider how the world's temperature, environmental and social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10071

Cynthia Pietras

Psychology

… Pietras Professor Office (269) 387-4464 Send an email Location 3762 Wood Hall, Mail Stop 5439 Mailing address … research methods Verbal behavior Experimental analysis of behavior Behavioral pharmacology, models of choice … Pro-social and aggressive behavior Experimental analysis of human and nonhuman behavior Dr. Cynthia J. Pietras is

https://wmich.edu/psychology/directory/pietras

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck is on a team working to create voice-activated technology … is part of a multidisciplinary team including researchers from Michigan State University who were awarded an NSF … and where it falls short. "We want to get a good feel for how much they're using it, why they are not using it and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

Ben Holland

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… Ben Holland Ben Holland Pronouns He/Him/They/Them Administrative Assistant I Office (269) 387-3894 Send an email Location 3836 Sangren Hall, Mail Stop 5283 Mailing address …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/directory/holland

Climate Emergency: Spring into Action 2024 on Critical Issues, Alternative Views

Climate Change Working Group

… Climate Emergency: Spring into Action 2024 on Critical Issues, Alternative Views Submitted by Isabelle Topor on … political problems confronting the global community today from alternative, progressive perspectives that are not … in conventional media outlets. This award-winning show is recorded at the Kalamazoo Public Media Network (PMN) …

https://wmich.edu/events/74329

WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision

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… WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Kim Dr. … fuller, happier lives. The personnel training grants are from the U.S. Department of Education and span five years. … over the next five years." The training grants will have far-reaching effects, Leja says. Students come from across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138