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Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice
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… that it would be a great idea to spend some time meeting with and talking to judge candidates to get a sense of their … had direct or indirect involvement in the justice system with tools to become advocates for justice. "We want to make … a trip to the state capital and the opportunity to interact with lawmakers. "With our previous cohort, we did develop …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558
Class project puts social work students' research in leading journal
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… practical therapeutic applications of mindfulness combined with a senior faculty member's commitment to community … how a specific mental health program is being implemented within its respective university or college setting, the … health programs." Mindfulness is a meditative practice with Buddhist roots. It calls for open and active attention …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37351
Former development official to discuss climate change's economic impact
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… , to discuss his latest book and lead a panel discussion with Western Michigan University climate experts. Dr. Vinod … which is free and open to the public, will conclude with a reception and light refreshments from 5 to 6 p.m. … for a Sustainable Future." Four WMU faculty members with climate expertise will join the author for the panel …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42967
Grand opening reception set for the new Office for Sustainability
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… and West Michigan Avenue. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. with a project showcase and open house; formal remarks begin … will also provide light refreshments created in part with produce from the WMU student garden. Dr. Harold Glasser … before us.” "It’s our hope that this new building—with its collaboration, research and studio spaces—will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2470
WMU and GRCC ink dual enrollment agreement for business students
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… and GRCC President Steven C. Ender formalized the agreement with a signing ceremony June 4 at GRCC. A number of … WMU advisor will be available at GRCC twice a month to meet with students in the program. In addition, students will be … that GRCC transfer students who earn an associate degree, with a minimum of a C in each class of the agreed upon …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/657
Food industry is topic of Keystone breakfast talk
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… Feb. 24 . The talk, free and open to the public, begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in the Dean's Conference Room of … is available in the nearby Fetzer Center parking lot. With the theme "Connecting People, Issues and Solutions," … Gambino spent 15 years in the food retailing industry with experience in corporate merchandising, promotion, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/149
PBS to air WMU alum's documentary on Joffrey Ballet
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… of American Dance," chronicles the company's modest start with a handful of touring dancers to its rise as one of the … for everyone to savor." The film includes interviews with Joffrey dancers talking about the art form, the ballet … website, joffreymovie.com , or the Facebook page associated with the flim. Contact: Paula M. Davis December 20, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3786
WMU student athletes excel academically
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… a 3.19 grade point average during the past semester, with nine teams posting 3.25 or better. The top five teams … in terms of GPA this past semester boasted GPAs over 3.5 with gymnastics leading the way at 3.76. The men's tennis … athletes had a 3.0 GPA or better during the past semester, with 144 earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher and 38 earning a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4137
Employees urged to 'Go West' by finding their own paths of study
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… to both graduate and undergraduate courses. Employees with full-time benefits eligibility also are eligible for … For graduate students, up to nine credits may be applied with Graduate College permission, if the student is later … will be available for in-person 30-minute consultations with employees from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8571
Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare
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… Science Foundation to study ethical issues associated with cyberwarfare. Dr. Fritz Allhoff , associate professor … received the grant as part of "Safeguarding Cyberspace with Ethical Rules for Cyberwarfare," a collaborative … your border and start firing missiles, things like force, aggression and self-defense are easy to understand. But what …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10555