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Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics
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… crisis, the moral obligation to accept the legitimacy of democracy and addressing who profits from the problem of recurring health crises are topics for a series of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261
Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations
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… We Talk group are aimed at fostering a campus culture of responsible and respectful civic, social, political and … five virtual, interactive presentations and a campus read of Jonathan Haidt's book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good … disagree on in a productive way is an incredibly valuable life skill and one that cannot always be taught in a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091
WMU sees enrollment gains in key areas, with slight decrease overall
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Aerial photo of WMU. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … launched this academic year. The WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine welcomed its inaugural class of 54 … fall, while a new affiliation with the state's largest law school means nearly 2,000 additional students are enrolled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18997
Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation
Haworth College of Business
… Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for his clothing company House of Pariah; and Desi Taylor , a senior from Portage majoring … in Spanish, received the first annual $5,000 Wendell Christoff Award for Cluventure, her travel agency with a twist. … student business accelerator, gives students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. It is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807
Generational differences in the workplace next topic in community speaker series
Haworth College of Business
… in the workplace at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by the Haworth … WMU's Haworth College of Business, one of the largest schools of business in the United States, is the academic … is among an elite group of fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide that are accredited at both the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43512
Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its distinction of being named one of the nation's best institutions for … military veterans and their families." This year, 325 schools made the list, up nearly 5% over last year, … Times. “Rankings such as these help solidify WMU as a school of choice for military-connected students here in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500
CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs
College of Education and Human Development
… on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development's (CEHD) faculty were … commitment to supporting students as they engage in valuable, real-world learning experiences," says Dr. Laura … at one of the Kalamazoo Youth Development's after-school care programs. Family science and human development …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780
Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships
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… Western Michigan University students have won a total of $8,500 in scholarships to study foreign languages … a $4,000 Gilman Scholarship. A graduate of New Buffalo High School, he is a senior majoring in global and international … Gilman Scholarship. A graduate of Escanaba Area Public High School, she is a junior majoring in French and minoring in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4296
Reception set for annual student art exhibition
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… Center for Visual Arts KALAMAZOO—The annual Frostic School of Art Student Exhibition is on display at Western Michigan … Arts April 3-17 . An awards ceremony for the entire Frostic School of Art will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3 , in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14740
Area families needed to host visiting international teachers, students
International Student and Scholar Services
… students arriving from Japan in August. Benefits of serving as a host family Exposing your family to a new … personal expenses while in the United States. A stipend of $450 a month will be paid to each hosting family for the duration of the guest's stay, which can range from four weeks to one …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24734