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Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century
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… the Humanities stages its 2017-18 speaker series, "The Promise of Education." Five scholars and authors from across the … public school teachers and university professors struggle to define and defend the goals of a liberal education … of Ideals." In his talk, Edmundson will explore and endorse what he takes to be the three great ideals: courage, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42622
Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others
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… on Wheels. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Access to a nutritious meal is something many people take for granted. Western Michigan … taking time to care about and understand one another's struggles and problems helps us connect." Moments like that are … jobs; caring about people, listening to people, finding out what they need instead of focusing on your own needs." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331
WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on MNOE KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a class project between two Western Michigan … residential studio in Texas. A crowdfunding campaign is now in progress to pay for the group, MNOE , to travel to … El Paso, Texas. Members of MNOE, which stands for the Mark Niskanen Orchestral Experiment, will live on-site while they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32268
Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields
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… ed STEM fields Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team at Western is partnering with teams from three other institutions to … at Western in July 2021. Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. … of the recordings are still available to watch online . "What I like about this program is it's kind of two prongs: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503
Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India
Haworth College of Business
… Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College is not just a time to increase your knowledge and prepare for your future career, it is also a time to broaden your horizons and learn about the … Students echoed Palmer’s sentiment and reflected on what this trip will mean to them throughout their lives. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967
Experts to address rapidly changing food industry during Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference
Haworth College of Business
… will be held virtually for the first time in the program’s history. Dr. Russell Zwanka, associate professor of marketing, will lead a panel discussion on supply chain learnings from the pandemic during … will draw on his experience to help attendees explore what truly makes a shopper loyal to one retailer or brand …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63371
WMU employees invited to special premiere
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… welcome from President John M. Dunn, who sets the stage for what it means to be a WMU employee. Other segments follow, bringing into focus the University's history, structure, strategic plan, Brand Ambassadors program …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15037
Impacting students a world away
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… a world away Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bailey Papes is joining the Peace Corps after graduation. KALAMAZOO, … electricity. No running water. No problem. Bailey Papes is getting ready to embark on the adventure of her life. … very into the environment and saving the planet, because what we do now will have a huge impact on the future." For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031
Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event
College of Education and Human Development
… Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event Submitted by Chris Hybels on Left to right are Claire Burton, Mallory Smith … on stage and announce where they chose to go to college or what career path they chose to go into." Kalamazoo Promise …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71679
WMU celebrates poetry in April
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… in April Submitted by Deanne Puca on University Libraries is organizing the poetry month events. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is celebrating National Poetry Month with more than 25 … different themes where visitors can create poetry or see what others have written. Poetry broadsides displays, poetry …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22792