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Western faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A number of outstanding Western Michigan University faculty members received tenure and promotions through the approval of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , … of Music Charles Bruce , Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Caroline Burke-Kolehmainen , Department of

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75883

Breneman tapped to lead WMU government relations

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… Mich.— Jeffrey Breneman , a veteran government-affairs professional, will join Western Michigan University as vice … support for special legislative funding to create WMU's Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center , an entity … I know Jeff will continue in this vein." Breneman earned a bachelor's degree in political science from WMU. In addition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53922

WMU partners to host film, panel discussion on reducing gender bias in STEM fields

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Chemist Raychelle Burks is one of three women scientists featured in the documentary film … a Scientist." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gender bias and a lack of diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61054

Dr. Ruth M. Davis obituary

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… on Davis Dr. Ruth M. Davis, Western Michigan University professor emerita of health, physical education and recreation, died Dec. 16, … Independent Schools in Wiesbaden, Germany. Davis earned a bachelor's and master's degree from Bowling Green State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5855

Western leads NSF-funded, multi-university research into ancient rocks

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… multiple universities to better understand the composition of ancient rocks, specifically dolomite.  Dr. Stephen Kaczmarek , associate professor of geological and environmental sciences, and his collaborators at the University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65485

English speakers sought to live and work in Japan

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… session is planned for 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, in Room 3025 of Brown Hall on WMU's main campus. College students … about their job prospects after graduation as well as professionals under age 40 are particularly encouraged to … as committing to a one-year contract and having at least a bachelor's degree or a three-year teacher training …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1794

Dance concerts feature student choreography

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… "Incite, In Mind," a concert featuring the choreography of five Western Michigan University senior dance majors, … Sunday, April 12-15, in Dance Studio B on the third floor of the Dalton Center. Performance schedule for "Incite, In … All featured student choreographers are candidates for a bachelor of fine arts degree. Listed with their respective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/213

In artist's imagination, even Einstein took breaks

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… Montana artist Jim Dolan has been installed by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences building. It was a gift from Dr. John A. Kapenga , associate professor of computer science, and his wife, Karen Woodin . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15810

WMU's Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… against some 350 young aviators from teams representing 29 of the top aviation schools in the nation, the 15-member WMU … Illinois University. Longtime WMU rivals University of North Dakota and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical … (Ill.) Central High School and is studying aviation flight science and flight administration at WMU. He placed ninth in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24108

Lynda S. Blair obituary

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… WMU staff in 2005, battled diabetes throughout the majority of her life. She took leave when her health left her unable … for eight years and made a significant impact on the lives of all who knew her, inspiring many with her strength, … Portage (Mich.) Central High School in 1983 and earned a bachelor's degree in finance with a minor in marketing from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9128