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… Lacks, who was known to scientists as HeLa, and cells with unusual properties removed from her cancerous tumor without her knowledge. In 1951, Lacks, a poor black woman … treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital and was diagnosed with cervical cancer. During radiation treatment, two …

… Genanne Zeller . The grant will allow WMU to collaborate with the Michigan Department of Human Services as well as … The initiative is multifaceted and comprehensive with a three-year operating budget of more than $6 million. … will invite an application for funding in the second year, with funding for a third year also available. "It's an …

… its history. The 2012 Russian festival will begin at 9 a.m. with opening remarks by state Rep. Sean McCann . Special … conduct a workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. on the famous pysanki eggs, giving audience members a chance to not only learn … throughout the year as well as fosters community ties with Pushkin, Kalamazoo's Russian sister city. Admission to …

… eye opener to the incredible network and support system within southwest Michigan for entrepreneurs. The panel of … WMU assembled was outstanding, and I was honored to network with all of them. Dr. John Mueller did a great job … vice president for marketing. "As a judge, I was impressed with both the quality of the presentations and the …

… against the Keystone XL pipeline and his collaboration with beekeeper Kirk Webster. McKibben realizes that the … is both small and temporary and is at best a steppingstone. With the Arctic melting, the Midwest in drought and … grew up in suburban Lexington, Mass., and lives in Vermont with his wife, writer Sue Halpern. Changing Climates Series …

… Response to Climate Change," by Cybelle Shattuck with the Rev. John Boley, Kalamazoo Interfaith Coalition for … . Friday, Oct. 18 Town hall meeting on climate change, with elected officials, sponsored by the WMU Institute of … or (269) 344-2443 ext. 206. "Dirt! The Movie," with panel discussion following each showing, sponsored by …

… Sept. 1, 2014. An early draft of the policy had been shared with trustees at the board's meeting in July. Members of the … to the policy will be that tobacco use will be permitted within enclosed personal vehicles. Vice President for … implementation. Creating a healthier community "We began with a desire to meet one of the goals in the University's …

… by Anonymous (not verified) on The grants will assist with the study of teaching of STEM disciplines. … and head of WMU's evaluation team. "STEM undergrads struggle, for a number of reasons, which in turn can lead to low … where the class as a whole needs more assistance with difficult topics or concepts. Project goals The project …

… Florida trip in March. WMU kicks off the 2014 campaign with a three-game series against Conference USA opponent … "The 2014 schedule stands to be very challenging with quality competition from start to finish," says head … schedule prepared us to be mentally tougher, play with consistency and excel in this very competitive …

… in the U.S., he only applied to political science programs—with one exception.  “Western was the only school that I … that I want to do media.”  Choosing Western provided Ebo with an opportunity and generous funding, motivating him to … from Radio Univers 105.7fm at the University of Ghana with his commitment to making an impact. “I have a big …