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Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… religious and cultural influences to address a set of guiding questions. These include: What constitutes a … Philosophy, will lead the discussions. In this book, the award-winning philosopher who used to be Google’s AI ethicist suggests that the best way to think of AI is as a mirror, rather than a mind. When …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books

Professor honored for her service, commitment to students

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… University, will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 . “Dr. DeChano-Cook … to their success, both academically and personally, sets her apart as a leader who genuinely cares about every …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-dechano-cook-receives-2024-distinguished-service-award

Committee seeks nominations for observation team

News

… Athletics and Student Affairs. They are responding to a set of questions developed for the Academic Program Review …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35760

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… hour interdisciplinary program is made up of a unique set of courses representing 12 departments from four … to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our corporations and nonprofits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

Student marketing association recognized for exceptional planning and communications efforts

Haworth College of Business

… its academic year on a high note—winning several chapter awards that highlight the value of this student organization. The awards, judged by a panel of AMA members, are based on how … chapter to run smoothly,” she says. “Previous chapters have set the precedent and the students this year excelled at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67957

Leander C. Jones obituary

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… a member of the local theatre community, died July 2 . He was 81. Jones joined the WMU faculty in 1974 and retired in … after more than 29 years of service to the University. He was a former chair of the Africana studies program whose … St. in Kalamazoo. A Kappa Alpha Psi fraternal service is set for 6:30 p.m. The memorial service will be held at noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33453

New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… histories to explain the gaps.   At WMU, Zárate- Sández set out to tackle one piece of the multi-faceted issue: the … for and received a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and … initial findings and to be recognized at the convention’s awards ceremony.    “I believe that this is useful and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Prairie land to be burned at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve

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… preserve. Prescribed burns are fires that are intentionally set and carefully managed. They are periodically necessary … there in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Last year's planned burn was canceled because the necessary spring conditions failed … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31218

Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact

College of Education and Human Development

… College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) are set to be recognized by YWCA Kalamazoo during their Women of Achievement Awards Celebration on Thursday, May 23 . Students  Genesis   … , professor of counselor education, will receive awards for their leadership and positive change within their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75615

WMU board pledges post-closing support for Miller College students

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… After months of working with a recently discovered set of financial problems, the Miller College Board … College will close its doors for good in June. The news was delivered to faculty and staff at a morning meeting. … The private, nonprofit institution opened in 2005 and was conceived as a resource for adult students who are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28983