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International students at WMU to share their cultures
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… staged around WMU's Main Campus to educate and entertain. This year's week includes events during which attendees can … trivia, see a traditional Japanese comedy performance, listen to an orchestra performance by refugee youth in the … as well as three additional talks. The talks will be on "What kind of language is Chinese?" "Vision of Wisdom 2025: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671
Western's College of Aviation honors alumni, supporters with annual awards
College of Aviation
… Tracey Kauppila , former College of Aviation executive assistant and Make a Difference Award winner; and the Michigan … "These awards represent the highest level of recognition issued by the College of Aviation," says Tom Thinnes, … are indicative of people and organizations that understand what they do makes a difference. Not only are we proud of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69791
WMU Ethics Center offers four book clubs for spring semester
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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is sponsoring four book clubs during the spring semester, starting Friday, Jan. 13 , to encourage discussion about ethics. 'Autobiography of Malcolm X' … Platonic notions of the psyche. Participants will examine what the non-rational aspects of our minds have to do with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37342
Richard L. McAnaw obituary
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… science at Western Michigan University and founder of what would become the School of Public Affairs and Administration, died Oct. 21 . He was 85. McAnaw joined the … served as founding director of the Center for Public Administration, the forerunner of WMU's School of Public Affairs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28288
Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership
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… years old, Josh Carpenter's head has been in the clouds. His first ride on an airplane had him hooked. "We were always … in things with motors and things that went fast," says his twin brother, Tim, who also caught the bug. The siblings … training in WMU's curriculum "replicates exactly what we do at the airlines." "So, when you get to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142
WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition
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… included a detailed written application, extensive site visits and interviews with youth, families and staff. WMU's … Fostering Success Michigan , a statewide network that is dedicated to making connections with people who are … and the commitment needed to stick with them, no matter what." About the Center for the Study of Social Policy The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750
WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies
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… 56. Joel Kendrick Kendrick was named operations manager of what was then the newly completed Paper Coating Pilot Plant … in the paper, recycling and fast food industries. Under his leadership, the pilot plants became a key player in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21279
Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community
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… during a series of March workshops. The artwork will be displayed on colorful hexagons assembled into five geodesic … 18 feet in diameter and 10 feet in height. The celebration is free and open to the public, and in case of rain or high … from BigThink, they learned to communicate through art what they want others to know about themselves, their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145
Integrated supply management student nets prestigious scholarships
Haworth College of Business
… national scholarships. Senior Aaron McClendon of Westland is the recipient of the $10,000 Gary L. Buffington … the Industrial Supply Association Education Foundation. He is also the recipient of the $5,000 R. Gene Richter … the ISA scholarship, McClendon responded to the question, "What are two emerging technologies that excite you and could …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31544
Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU
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… Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU Submitted by … over the years focused on such jazz, blues, rock and reggae legends as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bob Marley, … whose music continues to serve as inspiration in defense of what she calls 'our precious democracy,'" says Scott …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31099