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WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM … faced by women. We know that women are very often given larger service loads. We know that there are often biases with respect to things like start-up packages …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship

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… Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s … long-term career success. Shortly after graduating, Jerjuan Howard, BA '20, founded Umoja Debate Team. Each summer, … time communicating what it is you’re trying to say. It’s my job to learn their language and translate it to mine.”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532

Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama

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… Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama Submitted by Anonymous … simple to turn it in for real," says Mills. "Because of my enthusiasm to make this project a reality, I quickly … she ever imagined out of that dance degree. From learning how many different paths are available in the dance world to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24066

Gender issues topic of public talk

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… Gender issues topic of public talk Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … the conversations that need to happen turn bad, or more often, not at all. To learn more about Johnson's work, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17751

World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award

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… World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award Submitted by … collaborative way and to actively mentor young researchers, often teaming with them on important studies and articles. … she mentored who now works at the University of Oxford. "My experience having her as a dissertation advisor at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48804

Shirley A. Ray obituary

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… Shirley A. Ray obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Shirley A. Ray , who … active with the WMU community after her retirement, often attending campus events and intercollegiate athletics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45853

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual … may thrive with virtual learning." It's crucial, however, to give children the tools they need to succeed. … to learn that there are certain times that they can and should have a family member's attention, and other times …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

WMU students encouraged to seek campus sustainability grant funding

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… WMU students encouraged to seek campus sustainability grant funding Submitted by Brianna McCann on … Due to COVID-19, applicants will need to describe how their proposed research, projects or activities will … eligibility. Applicants seeking these types of grants should target the spring 2022 application deadline in order …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65899

Common Read program plans workshop to gear up for spring events

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… Common Read program plans workshop to gear up for spring events Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Henrietta Lacks" is on sale in the WMU Bookstore and may be checked out at Waldo Library. The library also has reading … the WMU LibGuides Web page . Direct questions to Miranda Howard at miranda.howard@wmich.edu or (269) 387-5166. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2965

Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions

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… Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions Submitted … making democracy work? Who profits from political violence? Should medical care be rationed during a pandemic? How do we understand the deep hierarchical system …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657