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Campuswide book discussion looks at the evolution of what divides us
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… exploring politics, polarization, what moralization is and how it evolves. This 2012 social psychology book by Jonathan … human morality as it relates to politics and religion. Americans have longstanding racial, ethnic, class and partisan … at @email . In addition, participation by students can count toward their Diversity and Inclusion or Civic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60896
Name for new Goldsworth Valley dining hall approved by board
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… to begin in late spring 2015, with a projected opening in fall 2016. The second floor will feature a restaurant-style … room for almost 1,000 guests. Two special dining areas can serve as general seating, or they can be converted to … choices, Latin dishes, deli sandwiches and wraps, breakfast fare, a full grill menu, salad bar with fresh cut fruit and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20770
Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest
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… annual K.C. O'Shaughnessy Business Pitch Competition and Showcase held on campus March 23. Desi Taylor , a senior from … who are unable to attend the event or choose to leave early can use the app to list their seat, while fans at the event … of cooking because it includes a mechanism to set exactly how much seasoning should be dispensed. About the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167
‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community
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… they purchased their first home for $2,500 and learned how to make hard decisions regarding contractors, raise … that extend after a transaction. The experience showcased his ability to deliver sizable returns to … talking to people about financial planning for their future can be challenging if they are living day to day, Bogan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101
Child life student completes international internship
College of Education and Human Development
… on Student Julia Bice gains a deeper understanding of how culture and therapeutic child-centered play can connect. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of the required … accepted to become a child life specialist. I definitely suggest future students deciding on a program to come to WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69576
New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education
College of Arts and Sciences
… aspects of Hispanic culture influenced by Black culture; however, they aren’t typically portrayed in course content, Zárate- Sández explains. In the Fall 2024 pilot of his experiment, Zárate- Sández began to … design, research and execution of the project. With the Fall semester completed, Zárate- Sández and his team are …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish
Resources at some WMU library branches relocated to Waldo Library
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… of COVID-19, University Libraries is instituting changes in how and where to access resources and materials. The Swain … community in August. The University Libraries' extended fall hours began on Sept. 2. Only WMU users may access Waldo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61056
WMU board approves pay increases, benefit adjustments for full-time faculty
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… for faculty represented by the WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors (WMU-AAUP). The … receive a one-time payment of $1,000 at the start of the fall 2025 semester. This year’s contract negotiations …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/wmu-board-approves-faculty-pay-increase
New School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future
College of Arts and Sciences
… academic affairs by creating collaborative programs that can tackle interconnected problems across different fields … those issues, and now there will be more collaboration on how to offer more integrative solutions to those problems … to meet jointly and plan for the opening of the school in fall 2023. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71600
Coercion and morality meet in ethics discussion
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… part of the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's Fall 2016 Season. Dr. Hallie Liberto , assistant professor … cases in which true moral permission—promise or consent—cannot be given because of one's circumstances. Those … questions that philosophers try to answer when determining how coercion undermines consent: What kind of coercive …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35881