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Campus MLK Day efforts recognized by national diversity magazine
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… recognized by national diversity magazine Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Diversity and inclusion … well as community reflections and a commemorative walk--all with a social justice theme. "The HEED Award process … this year's HEED award. Inclusion efforts are in alignment with and a major focus of WMU's Diversity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50211
Aspiring Educators of Michigan's WMU chapter recognized for improvement
College of Education and Human Development
… Aspiring Educators of Michigan's WMU chapter recognized for improvement Submitted by … WMU were recognized at the Golden Bronco Awards on April 13 with the Most Improved Resident Student Organization (RSO) … WMU chapter. Which he says was necessary to better align with the state-wide organization. "As soon as we did that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71430
Mallinson Institute for Science Education celebrates 20 years of global scientific literacy
College of Arts and Sciences
… 20 years of global scientific literacy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For two … specialize across multiple scientific disciplines within the University. Dr. David Rudge , a professor of both … role. “It’s really interesting to teach both in biology and within the institute,” he shares. Most science education …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74440
Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary
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… Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on McGinnis Dr. Dorothy J. McGinnis … the first college-adult reading program in Michigan along with Carter, an innovator in reading research and diagnosis. … readiness to read and of supplementing reading texts with classic children's tales and good literature. McGinnis …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083
Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student
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… fashion design student Submitted by Erin Flynn on Julia LeKander represented Western at New York Fashion Week: The … New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows, rubbing elbows with the industry's brightest stars. "This was my first time … shows, panel discussions and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Alongside about 30 students from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033
Fifty seniors receive WMU's top undergraduate honor
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… seniors receive WMU's top undergraduate honor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's 2016 Presidential Scholars … spring commencement exercises. They are listed by state, with Michigan recipients appearing first, then by hometown. … in WMU's Alternative Bronco Breaks and volunteers monthly at one of the University's nature preserves. Midland …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31959
Music grad found voice at Western
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… by Erin Flynn on Marcell Pierre Whitfield celebrates with family after commencement on Saturday, June 24. … he remembers, Marcell Pierre Whitfield has been enthralled with music. "My mother and my grandmother would tell everyone about me sitting in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72011
Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor
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… Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU … was reduction of fossil fuels that would have coincided with the energy crisis, when there was a great deal of … alternative energy sources. And we could have transitioned with very little sacrifice at that point. But we're now at a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880
International grad student takes big steps in the right direction
Haworth College of Business
… by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business student Hellen Yaa … to the intersection of overall technological advancements with financial technology.” The Master of Science in Finance program has provided Agbevey with a multitude of opportunities, supplying her with a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74404
Budding electrical engineer finds spark at Western
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… by Erin Flynn on Bharat Goel is currently working as an engineer for Consumers Energy and pursuing a master's … from Western Michigan University on Saturday, Dec. 17 , with bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering and … team, which designs, builds and competes in national races with a vehicle powered by solar energy. "The solar car team …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/69905