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Anita Hill to kick off new 'Raise Your Voice' speaker series
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… , in Kalamazoo's Chenery Auditorium, five days after an award-winning documentary about Hill and the famous Senate … be addressing on college campuses and we thought the best way to do that is to bring it out into the open and make … of the issues," Koretsky says. Two additional speakers are set for the spring, while an appearance by noted feminist …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21125
Interim campuswide policy on sexual misconduct now in effect
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… and staff. An anonymous external feedback site has been set up to gather such input. About the interim policy The … that receive federal financial assistance. "While we wanted to make sure we are in compliance with recent federal … an even more important reason to launch the process was our commitment to having a campus that is a safe and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21036
Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime
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… University students are invited to take their first step toward planning an overseas learning experience as part of … have the cross-cultural communication skills and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in today's globalized economy. … or (269) 387-5890. WMU's Study Abroad Fair is set for Oct. 8 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18864
Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research and teaching opportunities
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… Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research … just to do research; I went to do both,” says Covell. “It was a fantastic opportunity to work on research projects … gateway for immigration in Europe, providing an invaluable setting for research endeavors. Gu, an established scholar …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-2025-fulbright-fellowships-awarded-stephen-covell-chien-juh-gu
Generous gift expands University art collection
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… art collection Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking between rows of paintings and sketches sprawled out … to be staying blocks from the home where the collection was located. "The work is incredible," says Lācis, who excitedly set the ball in motion with Dan Guyette , dean of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63282
Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity
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… Hawke Osterhout , her time at Western Michigan University was nothing short of life-changing. "Becoming a Bronco … such a brighter perspective on life. It's improved the way that I view the world and has given me not just an … love, a psychology class she chose to fill an elective set the stage for a career course correction. "I was just …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949
National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree
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… l in August 2022 and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in … have a new representative in the next Congress, I will always remain a steadfast supporter of the University.” … Kalamazoo and Flint, and pushed bipartisan legislation to set national drinking water standards for PFAS, which are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189
WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty
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… & Diverse STEM Faculty . The new cohort joins an inaugural set of 15 institutions that began working together to … for them to aspire to be part of these fields going forward," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president … and share the most promising innovative practices towards diversifying the STEM professoriate and ensure their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137
Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents
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… 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was essentially … that begins Jan. 14, 2013. The second fall course is set to start Monday, Oct. 22. Each course, or module, lasts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271
Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support
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… the Wesley Center, where Community Student Connection has set up shop to offer daily assistance. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Five … food at multiple sites every day. Eventually, his garage was overflowing with groceries. The operation needed … Fishes and help from International Campus Ministry, gave way to a massive expansion of the project. From March to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524