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Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Brown Hall, Room 2028.   The series begins with a viewing of Samurai Cat on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This film tells the story of an expert swordsman, once a feared killer, who now lives … and academic opportunities; providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/film

WMU supply chain program named top program for 13th straight year

Haworth College of Business

… ranked No. 14 on national researcher Gartner's list of Top 25 U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate Programs . This … scope and its industry value as a highly recruited school. At No. 14, WMU Haworth is the top school in Michigan on the list. “Our program's continued …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68278

Graduate students win leading geology awards

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A pair of Western Michigan University graduate students brought home two of the top honors presented during the Geological Society of … as "Investigating the Motivations and Practices of Middle School Climate Change Educators," examines teachers' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43875

Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration

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… The celebration begins at  11 a.m.  in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center. President Edward Montgomery and  Dr. … the celebration. The annual event recognizes recipients of special honors including: Distinguished Service, … Awards Dr. Cynthia Klekar-Cunningham,  director of the School of Communication College of Health and Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024

Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Dalton Center Recital Hall to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Boar in the Kalamazoo community . The gala is free … language programs, as well as teachers from local high schools. These language programs include students from Kalamazoo Central High School, Loy Norrix High School, the Kalamazoo Chinese …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… grow and collaborate Submitted by Chris Hybels on Attendees of the "So, you want to be a Teacher?" event pose for a … the director of new teacher development for Kentwood Public Schools, she discussed how to write professional resumes and … opportunity for students to network with representatives of school districts in the area, something the organization is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409

WMU commits to expanding college access at White House event

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… Lady, and Vice President Joe Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher education leaders to … increase the college and career readiness knowledge of high school counselors around the state by requiring the … own pre-service counseling students take a new course in School Counseling for Postsecondary and Career Readiness. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20460

Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography

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… who were immobilized during extended hospital stays and often developed blood clots and skin problems.  It allowed … November 4, 1894, and graduated from Athens (Mich.) High School in 1913. He attended Western State Normal College, … During the 1950s, Dr. Stryker worked on what was arguably his most famous invention—the Circ-O-Lectric Hospital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching … recognized for their dedication both inside and outside of the classroom, in making complex topics accessible and in … associate professor of social work, joined Western's School of Social Work in 2012. Her research, teaching and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Dunn answers White House summit invitation, travels to D.C.

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… and disadvantaged students. College Opportunity Day of Action Dunn will take part in the daylong set of … such topics as promoting completion, investing in high school counselors as part of the First Lady's Reach Higher … on innovation in Michigan aimed at better preparing high school counselors to help students prepare and apply for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20444