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Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24
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… but go above and beyond to make Western a great place to work,” President Edward Montgomery says. “I am proud of the … service,” states one nomination. Mitchell consistently shows appreciation for the efforts of his colleagues, … of AFSCME Local 1668, and he has championed raising donations for Western’s Essential Needs, letting the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24
Secondary education alumna receives award from WMU Athletics
College of Education and Human Development
… of Color who recommended Ms. Sarah Giramia for her amazing work with the youth at her school and how important literacy was for them. In addition we were … thesis addressing the lack of diversity in education and how to solve it, which we thought was great. She is also a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73161
Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations
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… end the city’s use of corrosive river water in 2015. Learn how students can collaborate to advocate for positive change … a team of us on campus came together to consider: How do we lower the temperature and build a campus culture … founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091
WMU student program recognized by national diversity magazine
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… from INSIGHT into Diversity, we know that we have more work to do and we will continue to make strides in enhancing … Plan that has guided the University's efforts since it was adopted in 2006. The extensive application submitted by WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55464
Education and human development celebrates high achievers with annual award ceremony
College of Education and Human Development
… on Rising Star Award recipients, left to right: Dale Brown (doctoral), Logan Bockheim (master's) and Whitney Lewis … gives us the time to gather together and celebrate the good work that particular individuals do, but that the colleges as a whole completes and does." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71533
Finding Common Ground
W Magazine
… civil conversations may seem like a utopian fantasy. Dr. Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of comparative religion, is … August after 54 years at the University—has spent decades working to bridge the ideological divide. “There’s tension. … thousands of students. “He really teaches his students how to think critically about the world,” says Byrd. “It …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179
$1.5M in grants strengthen WMU's vision rehab and mobility programs
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… and orientation and mobility specialists. Dr. Elyse Conners works with VRT students. There is currently a critical … many different programs on campus." In fact, the programs do attract students from various undergraduate disciplines, … says Leja. The vast majority of program applicants do not have significant backgrounds in blindness and low …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55979
WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world
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… WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) … employment opportunities. “It is clear that career services doesn’t want any recent graduate missing out on information … she found in Sell's resumé. "This is just one example of how Career Services is going above and beyond for WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795
Outstanding faculty, staff members awarded WMU's highest honors
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… Skaggs, Dr. Willam Rantz (Front row, from left) Dr. Vun Doubblestein, Diana Hernández, Dr. Leah Omilion-Hodges, … faculty and staff members will be recognized for their work with students and contributions to the University … lies in his ability to maintain a steady hand; no matter how difficult the people and circumstances might be. Bill is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55462
WMU Esports Arena to host performance and well-being event with expert guest speaker
College of Education and Human Development
… are also invited to attend to gain valuable insight on how to support young gamers and learn from an industry … at the values, ethics, arts and business of video gaming. Working closely with the WMU Esports Arena, students will … global levels. This minor allows students to choose coursework from three colleges at WMU to further their knowledge …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/wmu-esports-arena-event-guest-speaker-nov-8