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Advertising students take second place in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… practice and preparation, they continuously encouraged and uplifted me. I have them to thank for receiving this award," … developed an advertising campaign for Ocean Spray with the goal of enticing 24- to 35-year-olds to try Ocean Spray … Creek Kristen Simpson , of Canton Justice Smith , of Muskegon Melissa Summerfield , of Hartland Conner Sweeney , of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46743

Take a stroll around Western's campuses to see what's new

News

… is a glimpse of how things are looking since they've been gone. A true campus favorite, Miller Plaza Fountain. The … almost time for demo day! Construction fencing is going up around Dunbar Hall to reimagine learning for students . … Lee Honors College near Rood Hall? Get excited, an even bigger dino is on the way! Check out the new Aviation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65100

Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery

W Magazine

… Mich.—The smile on Dr. Lori Gray’s face could light up the entire Western campus, but five years ago when she suffered a stroke, it impacted everything from … mindfulness-based training for survivors. Her first group of four stroke survivors, in a partnership with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900

M.A. Sports Coaching Courses Eligible for PLA Credits

Human Performance and Health Education

… HPHE 6350 - Principles and Practices of Effective Coaching Upon completion of this course, each student will be able … motivate athletes, Identify different ways of developing good character and sportsmanship in athletes, Develop a team … strategies that result in increased profits To understand why team owners and fans may care about competitive balance …

https://wmich.edu/humanperformance/coaching-sport-performance-eligible-courses

Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public

News

… challenges that women of color encounter. Overall, the group's mission is to provide a forum and means of support for women of color employed in faculty, … nationally with the ACE Office of Inclusive Excellence Group to identify, develop, encourage, advance, link and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43476

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… hold special pregame tailgates Saturday, Oct. 14 , to gear up for the 94th annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU … of Education and Human Development Alumni Society—Annual Golden Apple and Keystone Alumni Awards reception and dinner, 5:30 p.m. , Fetzer Center. Golden Apple Award winners are Dr. Dennis McCrumb, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43172

Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar honors

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… its 2017 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award to Drs. Thomas Gorczyca, Victor Cunrui Xiong and Ping Zhang. The honor is … within the national and international academic communities. Gorczyca, Xiong and Zhang will be recognized during this … at conferences, institutions and other universities. To support his research, he has had continuous funding for more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42952

Capturing community: The Detroit Muslim Storytelling Project digital archive

University Libraries

… Crain and Dream of Detroit volunteers at Summer 2015 Board Up Day. Photo courtesy of Dream of Detroit. The Dream … or the area’s broader Muslim American community.” With the support from the Pillars Fund , a $10,000 Whiting Foundation … work to potential funders. “This project that was just going to be people in the community doing something on a …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/02/impact-report-capuring-community

WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training

Haworth College of Business

… and colleges. Experts from companies, including Google and Amazon, will provide guidance throughout the … discovery and applications of AI to industry. Dr. Ajay Gupta , professor of computer science, is an expert in … with AI. Up to 47% of U.S. jobs fall in the high-risk category and could be affected by AI, according to Frey & …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72863

Travel the world without leaving Michigan at 29th annual International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by international students in campus kitchens under the supervision of WMU Dining Services employees. For the first … from 96 countries and has many international student groups. The groups hosting this year's event are: Afghan Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45418