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NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

News

… Abroad, which recognizes the most innovative incorporation of The New York Times into an education abroad curriculum. Dr. Jennifer Harrison , assistant professor of social work, and Dr. Timothy Palmer , professor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449

Curator Archives

Human Resources

… University archives collection, including implementation of the University record retention policy. Major duties … processing, storing, making accessible and disposing of records consistent with applicable state and federal … and University policy. Collaborates with other University offices to coordinate arrival of records, verify integrity …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/007810

Cultural Anthropologist Bilinda Straight Awarded NSF Senior Collaborative Research Grant

College of Arts and Sciences

… Research Grant Dr. Bilinda Straight, associate professor at Western Michigan University's Department of Anthropology has been awarded a $135,891 National Science … project is $293,395. The research team is comprised of Straight and biological anthropologist Dr. Ivy L. Pike …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/nsf-grant-straight

Award-winning poet to visit WMU for Gwen Frostic Reading Series

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… USA Poetry Award. Another award, the James Laughlin Award of the Academy of American Poets, was bestowed on his collection "Neither World." In addition to five books of poetry, Angel has published an award-winning translation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19215

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference Registration

College of Health and Human Services

… Conference Registration Dr. James Jackson , author of “Clearing the Fog: From Surviving to Thriving with Long … breakout sessions to cover various topics. The theme of the 2024 conference is Advancing Health Equity.  Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/dei-conference-register

Richmond Center to host anniversary gala

College of Fine Arts

… at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 , at the facility on the campus of Western Michigan University. In addition to celebrating a decade of contemporary art and community support, the event will raise funds for the future of the center’s world-class exhibition program. It will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43370

WMU launches climate crisis-inspired writing competition

Sustainability

… Mich.— We live at a moment when a reasonable fear of global apocalypse haunts us all. Whether we feel hope or … despair—the climate crisis affects our heart’s weather. The Office for Sustainability, Department of English and Climate … are encouraged to submit original work. “One invaluable gift of literary art—making it and being around it—is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66950

Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the fall 2017 round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a … members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features semiannual and annual … and spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43443

Director Community Engagement

Human Resources

… relationship building strategies. Plans for implementation of collaborative community-based programs, partnerships and … implementation and supervision in order to ensure alignment of external community needs with internal strategic plans. … monitoring mechanisms for internal and external evaluation of community engagement initiatives. Builds and maintains a …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010440

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

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… elite culinary competition. Chef Thomas Giles , manager of culinary operations for WMU Dining Services, earned the … staged every four years in Erfurt, Germany. "I've dreamed of doing the competition for 30 years. It's the pinnacle of what you do, and especially if you medal, it's so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355