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Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… at 5 p.m. in Brown Hall, Room 2028.   The series begins with a viewing of Samurai Cat on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This film … their strained relationship.    Both films are in Japanese with English subtitles. Screenings are free and open to the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/film

A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… of many titles: parent, teacher and, now, published author. With the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving … at night, once his child was asleep.  “It’s hard when you’re working full time as a teacher, and then you’re a parent and you’re trying to get that writing time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

University to honor its top four staffers for 2015-16

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… will feature a keynote speaker, an event kickoff, sessions with previous award winners and a picnic luncheon after … set and compassionate nature. "Sheila is always there for you, whether you are a student, parent or fellow Western … most accounts best pre-football celebration in the Mid-American Conference, are successful. They also spoke highly of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34935

Dance students join pros for Chicago performance

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Students practice with DanceWorks professionals KALAMAZOO—Seven Western … "Eat to the Beat" lunchtime brown-bag series. Patrons can purchase box lunches from the theater or bring their own lunch. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at harristheaterchicago.org or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/47

Love on the ice: A Lawson romance comes full circle

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… degree in food and consumer package goods marketing. "Every young hockey player has two dreams in life. One of them is … noticed his future wife, Emily, while she was practicing with Western's synchronized skating team. While hockey may … have a pair of skates on his feet right about the time he can walk, just as Emily and I did," says Doug, noting that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63180

Gender violence prevention and education founder to visit WMU

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… the troubling issue of gender violence as part of the Raise Your Voice speaker series. Dr. Jackson Katz , is an … and Silence: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help." Dr. Jackson Katz In 1993 Katz co-founded of the … Guise 2, his featured appearances in the films Wrestling With Manhood, Spin The Bottle, Miss Representation and The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27717

WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games

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… Mich.—Everybody "knows" violent video games desensitize youths to violence, increasing their violent tendencies. But … latter. The research DeCamp conducted his most recent study with Dr. Christopher Ferguson , professor of psychology at … in comparison with other ones, they were mostly non-significant after you included those other controls." Better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296

Financial incentives spark employee giving

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… aid in the form of funds and scholarships. "We need your help again for the 2016-17 fiscal year," says Karen … kicked off its active phase this winter. Festive events with refreshments and prize drawings were held in Heritage … campaign [caption] [/caption] Pinkham notes that donations can be made to WMU's more than 1,900 scholarships, funds and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40463

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… and all of these freshman orientation things, but when you show up in January as a sophomore or as a junior, there … among transfer students. "This project is strongly aligned with our college's commitment to support a diverse group of … more connections so that when they graduate, they hopefully can find a really fulfilling job," says Kowalske. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation

College of Education and Human Development

… Consumer Sciences. “This accreditation means that students can trust that they are receiving an education that is up to par with industry standards.” Accreditation is not only an … education and future careers in the industry. “Students can expect several benefits from being part of an accredited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71303