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Climate Emergency Month, led by WMU's Climate Change Working Group, will focus on awareness, action
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… action Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Scientists have been sounding the alarm for decades, and the … Michigan University aims to shine a light on the growing issues and call for action throughout the month of March, … Philo , president of the Students for a Sustainable Earth. "What we do now affects not only us but our children, our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70784
Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast
College of Education and Human Development
… Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast Submitted by Chris Hybels on Drs. Julian Vasquez Heilig and Laura Dinehart. … spring, the interim dean said 'Can we manage this?' And what we said was, by any means necessary, we will do this in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250
Emily Bosak
First-Year Faces
… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “Academic all-star” is a phrase that comes to mind to describe Emily Bosak . … and personal growth. “WMU has the resources of a bigger school, but it is small enough to make each individual … my ice packs through the entire process, the judges liked what I demonstrated,” she says. Bosak was one of 20 students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59608
Longtime advocate, former trustee to receive Western honorary degree
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… made the recommendation to the board, noting Miller is a "notable champion of Western Michigan University" and his story, "based on a philosophy that persistence, … Administration in 1970 and his Juris Doctorate from what is now the WMU Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in 1977. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66599
Professor appointed to national teaching standards board
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… , serving as a member of the committee that will revise the Career and Technical Education Standards. Dr. R. Adam Manley , assistant professor of family and consumer sciences in the … well as reflect the National Board policy statement titled "What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do" and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9098
Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers concert features male vocalists
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… Femina and Collegiate Singers concert features male vocalists Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … , in the University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Cantus Femina opens the … slavery—even today. In Alexander's own words: "It's about what drives humans to control other people in such an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38182
WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary
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… Documentary category. A record number of 1,538 total submissions were received this year for the entire competition. … his use of art to overcome them. "When I was thinking about what I wanted to do my documentary on, Johnson instantly … my work. She's definitely my favorite professor and biggest mentor." For more news, arts and events , visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328
WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… informative, and that's why organizers say no one should miss Western Michigan University's 30th annual International … culture. "I see the benefit in celebrating diversity—what makes us unique—and celebrating what makes us similar," says Miguel Diaz , another member of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294
Gender equality on tap as ethics lecture series starts fall season
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Jungwirth KALAMAZOO—A visiting scholar from Germany will give her perspective on gender equality at German universities when she speaks this month, launching the fall season of the Western Michigan … Magazine, 2008 Richmond Center, "Political Science 2012: What the Election Means for Science Policy on Climate Change …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1466
Sales and business marketing student wins national competition
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… competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Curlett and Jogerst KALAMAZOO—A senior at Western Michigan … and Sales Competition held at the University of Central Missouri in October. Junior Brian Curlett took fourth in the sales portion of the event. "What a fantastic way to showcase the quality of our SBM …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2961