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WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field

College of Education and Human Development

… explore the Esport gaming catalog. Dr. Colin Cork, assistant professor in the Department of Human Performance and … program will prepare students to enter the field of esport with hands-on knowledge of the values, ethics, arts and … needs people who are trained, not only in technology, but with the business, management, creating and scheduling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71273

Campus visit rekindles a family legacy

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… Campus visit rekindles a family legacy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hildur Sangren Makielski and her … the left), visit Paul V. Sangren's portrait in Sangren Hall with family members. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Her family's name has … that brought Hildur Sangren Makielski back to campus last month for the first time since a 1990 memorial service was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23896

Education, aviation jobs focus of public events in April

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… aviation jobs focus of public events in April Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … University will hold two specialized career events next month. The Education Career Fair will take place from 9 a.m. … Creek, Michigan. The day is designed to connect students with aviation employers to discuss career and internship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38960

WMU to offer advanced coursework in purchasing management

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… WMU to offer advanced coursework in purchasing management Submitted by … and tactics. The coursework will provide organizations with an opportunity to enhance the expertise of their … have more than 40 years of purchasing leadership experience with such companies as Ford Motor Co., Magna, Metaldyne, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17758

University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

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… two explosive-detection K-9s to police force Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two rookies have joined … Travis Cable and Michael Lininger , trained for three months at a facility in Taylor, Michigan, and received dual … in our arsenal," says Merlo. "We wouldn't be successful without the assistance of each other." Besides explosive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620

Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene virtually

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Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene … their conversations going after sessions and live premieres with discussion for the plenary lectures. "Mining the … available to registrants May 16-28 , unless noted. Concert with interview Monday, May 9, 5 p.m .—"Le Roman de Fauvel," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67979

Georgetown prof gives different take on voting in Ethics Center talk

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… different take on voting in Ethics Center talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brennan KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's OK to stay home on election day. … University professor, who will visit the area this month to deliver a different message on voting as part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34943

WMU joins network to aid community college honor students

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… to aid community college honor students Submitted by Deanne Puca on The coalition builds on a program called … Honors to create, in community colleges, honors programs with competitive admissions. American Honors is a two-year … through Quad Learning and leading community colleges. Along with WMU, there are almost 30 participating four-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17781

Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24

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… Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24 Submitted by Deanne Puca on … of Valley Dining Center;  David Prellwitz , gardener with Landscape Services; and  Karmella Todd , senior … closures, reading to local elementary students for Reading Month or collecting thousands of pounds of food and personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24

Germans and their Nazi past on tap in Ethics Center season opener

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… Germans and their Nazi past on tap in Ethics Center season … issue of Germans and their Nazi past when he speaks this month at Western Michigan University. Dr. Martin Hille , … give a brief review of the most important stages of dealing with the Nazi past in Germany and Munich since 1945, sketch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26780