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WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit

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… WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit Submitted by … state's historical oil and gas production revenues and triggering explosive job growth in Osceola and Mecosta … ore reserve called the Borgen Bed that lies under more than 14,500 acres in the two counties. His company has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197

Professor wins prestigious Japanese literary prize for poetry

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… won the prize—comparable to America's Pulitzer Prize—for his book of Japanese-language poetry "Watashi no … ("My International Date Line"), which was published by Shichōsha in 2016. The Yomiuri Prize for … has a circulation of 9 million. Yomiuri winners receive a cash prize and an inkstone, an item that is used in East …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38292

Numerous events scheduled to honor military veterans

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… employees at Western Michigan University will be engaging this year in a lengthy celebration of Veterans Day, which is … from the University. In recognition of WMU's more than 1,800 international students, major campus events honor … to share their personal experiences to help the community better understand the impact of war on those who fight it. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28104

From frontline worker to a future in HR: Jessica Robach has found her purpose

Haworth College of Business

… management (HRM) student Jessica Robach , hard work is nothing new. Having worked in a manufacturing position … the power of positive relationships and empathy. As she finishes up her final year at Western Michigan University, she … says. “My experience in manufacturing helped me develop my ‘why’ in pursuing an HR major. Front-line workers are the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73614

Program that helps kids read wins STAR Award

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… Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Case-Parris KALAMAZOO—A program offered through Western Michigan … shift to offer additional help to students," says Carly Wiggins , director of volunteer services for Communities in … tells MLive. In addition to helping children develop better reading skills, the student volunteers work with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6964

Student fair showcases service opportunities with nonprofits

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… nonprofits Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on More than 300 community partners invited to March 23 Nonprofit Fair. KALAMAZOO--More than 300 community partners have been invited to showcase … held from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Bernhard Center ballrooms, and is sponsored by the Office of Service Learning, Career and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/247

Philosopher to address causal logic of the law in ethics talk

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… audience in March at Western Michigan University. Dr. Jonathan Schaffer , professor of philosophy, will speak at noon Friday, March 15 , in Room 1115 of Moore Hall. His free, public presentation is titled "Apt Causal Models … legal theorists have used a theoretical framework to better understand its application. Thinking of legal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5448

Bridging cultures and celebrating unity, International Festival returns to Miller Auditorium

International Student and Scholar Services

… Saturday, Oct. 5 , from 2 to 5 p.m. at Miller Auditorium. This free event welcomes students, staff, faculty and the … Haenicke Institute for Global Education , the festival is a longstanding tradition, bringing together members of … specialist at the Haenicke Institute. "It's never been a better time to celebrate the diversity of our students while …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/09/international-festival-2024

WMU to provide engineering management training for global professional society

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Sciences will provide engineering management training that is offered throughout the world by the American Society for … as his experience in offering training to corporations. Jonathan Rees , a global consultant, author and trainer based in … will be held on Friday, April 14 , and is titled "Build a Better Team: The Everest Climb." This training is based on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71032

Department chair's book on teaching LBGT history wins award

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… Department chair's book on teaching LBGT history wins award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … chair of the WMU Department of Gender and Women's Studies, is the co-author along with Dr. Leila J. Rupp of … the modern world. Introductions by Freeman and Rupp explain why LGBT history is important and show that same-sex sexual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24987