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Veteran South Pole researcher to describe U.S. Antarctic efforts

News

… talk about "Science, Engineering, Adventure and Education: Service with the U.S. Antarctic Program" in a free lecture … He also will describe the scientific work in which he was involved, including efforts to include high school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9604

Political science standout, first WMU elected chair Greenberg dies at 88

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… A former Western Michigan University faculty member who was the first elected department chair at WMU and a … scientist and expert on the GI Bill died Aug. 27 in the Washington, D.C., area. Dr. Milton Greenberg , 88, professor and provost emeritus at American University, died after a brief illness. He was a WMU faculty member from 1955 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26879

Longtime College of Arts and Sciences director of advising retires

College of Arts and Sciences

… to class. Do your work. Ask for help.  Emblazoned on the wall at the entrance of the College of Arts and Sciences … director of academic advising, Kevin Knutson , who retired after 27 years at Western Michigan University.   Those … you’re here to help solve students’ problems. The most rewarding (part of the job) is the students,” Knutson says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68709

The road to success: Samantha Parent’s future in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As senior Samantha Parent races toward the finish line to complete her human resource … and welcome d in their position s .”   Parent has always had a crew of Western faculty mentors to guide her.     … organizational shifts and be able to adapt to it smoothly. After taking this class with Dr. Jennifer Palthe , I feel I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71124

Coding academy for underrepresented youth finds home at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… technology to underrepresented youth in the Kalamazoo area. After about a dozen years of hosting classes around the … of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The academy was formed by Lois Rodgers Renner-Lewis , B.A.’83, M.A.’00, … to enter the field of technology and receive support by way of mentorships, scholarships and internships that will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75299

Logan Burgos: hitting a homerun in sports marketing

Haworth College of Business

… entertainment for the upcoming season. Burgos is looking forward to working in this dynamic industry, especially after his additional experiences with the game presentation … director of game presentation for the Florida Panthers, to walk through a typical game day. “Seeing the ins and outs of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75461

Gov. Snyder names new trustee to WMU Board

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… and deputy director of the Michigan State Police in 1999, after a 26-year career with that organization. In that role, he was commanding officer of the Uniform Services Division, providing executive direction and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16631

WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

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… of health communication or preparing future public service leaders with hands-on evaluation experience, Dr. … have been named recipients of WMU’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the University’s highest honor for teaching … excellence. They will be formally recognized at the Fall Awards Celebration alongside recipients of other prestigious …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

Ethics Center announces book clubs for spring 2024

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics Between the Lines book club series that is underway. All discussions take place in person on Western … complex ethical issues surrounding plagiarism and racism after a woman publishes a book as her own that was actually written by a deceased colleague. Meetings will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74500

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… He is reminded of his grandmother, the woman who would watch movies with him when he was a young boy, so he wasn’t home alone after school.    He recalls his father, who worked long … Knowles, a first time study abroad participant, films a music video with his friends just days before flying to …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles