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Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… Kirsch Auditorium at the Fetzer Center. Dr. Emily Knox, associate professor in School of Information Sciences … in response. The event is hosted by Western's Libraries with support from the Midwest Collaborative for Library … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Professor’s research team helping MDOT reduce construction timeline

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Attanayake’s team showed the timeline requires just 21 days not the 28 days required by policy. Dr. Upul Attanayake … significant savings from project and road user costs without compromising concrete durability and overlay/healer … overlay bond strength data over patches and repairs with new concrete on two in-service bridge decks, and healer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70417

General Manager WMUK

Human Resources

… leadership. Observes activities to ensure compliance with government and licensee regulations. Manages budgets … as well as for local and national meetings. Confers with licensee senior management to discuss station policy … relevant experience. Supervisory experience. Familiarity with FCC regulations. Desired qualifications Physical …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009511

Librarians revamp first-year programming

University Libraries

… these courses, helping them build research skills and the knowledge needed to take advantage of all of the services and … higher education, we were trying to increase engagement with first-year students while solving some logistical and … librarians delivered sessions to help create a connection with students earlier in their WMU careers. “Research has …

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

Geographic Information System Specialist Senior

Human Resources

… and promotes documented standards for creation of work within the Upjohn Center. Maintains relations with commercialization partners and provides technical … Physical requirements Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009120

WMU secures NIH grant to use technology to battle opioid addiction

News

… WMU secures NIH grant to use technology to battle opioid addiction Submitted by Erin Flynn on … University could lead to life-saving results for people struggling with opioid addiction. Addiction recovery technology company …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55634

New School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sustainability positions WMU for the future Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Michigan—Western … a new School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability , with Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah leading the way as the … also continue to offer a joint graduate certificate program with the Department of Political Science in climate change …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71600

Become a WUG Member

Web Users Group

… Become a WUG Member Connect with other web and social media users on campus and keep up to date with meeting times and topics.  Sign up for the Web Users …

https://wmich.edu/web/webusers/signup

From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry

Haworth College of Business

… future of business.  Combating inflationary pressures: innovative solutions for supply chain efficiency Curkovic Dr. … adjustment clauses in their contracts. This trend aligns with the broader push for the use of artificial intelligence … to wade through the conflicting advice, it is easy to get bogged down in the details, and we often find ourselves …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907

Jon Holtzman

Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

… whose work centers on Samburu pastoralists in northern Kenya and Nuer (Sudanese) refugees in Minnesota. … violence, interweaving Samburu narratives of war with those of the neighboring ethnic groups with whom they oscillate between peaceful coexistence and …

https://wmich.edu/intercultural/directory/holtzman-0