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Coercion and morality meet in ethics discussion
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… will address the intersection of coercion and moral deliberation when she speaks at Western Michigan University … Liberto will examine the most prevalent explanation for why coercion ever undermines consent, an explanation that … cases in which true moral permission—promise or consent—cannot be given because of one's circumstances. Those …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35881
Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace
Haworth College of Business
… from an employee perspective, as well as an HR perspective. Be an advocate for women at work Danielle Jones , B.B.A. … she was told in no uncertain terms that she would not be supported or successful in her role if she were to become pregnant. In hindsight, there were several red flags …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67861
Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations
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… a campus read of Jonathan Haidt's book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion." Visit … in difficult conversations. "It is essential that we become comfortable with being uncomfortable in conversation … way is an incredibly valuable life skill and one that cannot always be taught in a classroom." Schedule of events …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091
Nobel laureate to give public talk
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… Nobel laureate to give public talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Williams KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams will present a public talk … Convention went into effect. Signed by 120 nations, it banned the use, production, sale and stockpiling of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30621
Director of executive education named for ISM program
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… face and, through research and experience, determine the best methods to solve those problems in the workplace. "A … Executive education is aimed at companies and managers who cannot support the development of supply chain professionals … through internal training. Many of these companies cannot delay further training due to lack of resources. "The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869
Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience
Study Abroad
… moments in her four years here. “My entire experience has been such a blessing,” says Vaughn, a healthcare services … the people of Tanzania are.” Offered by Dr. Mark Orbe through the School of Communication in the College of … what you can physically see or interpret is a huge reason why students should study abroad,” she says. “You can open …
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania
WMU wins $500,000 grant to create wide range of autism services
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… the Michigan Department of Community Health. The grant has been awarded to Drs. Stephanie Peterson and R. Wayne Fuqua , … their grant proposal around those needs. Fuqua Projects to be funded under the grant A tele-consultation initiative, in … service providers and possibly teachers to increase their behavioral assessment and intervention skills when working …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13787
For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve
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… and Joanna Sblendorio , a doctoral student studying bird behavior, recently provided basic birding lessons at the … by Drake Road and Parkview Avenue. Here’s what they shared: Why Go Birding at Asylum? Giving more consideration to bird … sense of peace and also connectedness to something bigger than ourselves.” Asylum Lake Preserve and the adjoining …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860
Prepare to vote in Michigan's presidential primary
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… . Here are some things you'll need and need to know before going to the polls. Are you registered? Monday, Feb. 8 , is the last day to register to vote before the March 8 primary. If you don't know whether or not … will take a little longer. What should you not wear You cannot wear, display or distribute campaign-related …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30095
Geography program earns national excellence award
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… geography master's programs across the nation," says Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah , chair of WMU's geography department. … as finalists, and WMU's department earned the award. Why WMU earned the excellence award In its citation honoring … sector in companies such as AccuWeather and U.S. Cellular." Why students study geography here Greg Carlton , an alumnus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54206