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Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… polarized reality, civil conversations may seem like a utopian fantasy. Dr. Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of … state,” Siebert says. “They were in continual conflict with each other. So the critical theory grew out of this … was, what corruption was, what racism was.” An encounter with an elderly woman on a walk to elementary school as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink

W Magazine

… BA ′69, MSL ′77, is carrying on her friend's legacy and paying it forward by contributing to her scholarship at … Because these proud WMU alumnae did so much for and with one another.   “At Margaret’s funeral, someone I’d … and dedication to the Michigan affiliate of Susan G. Komen with the Promise of One Award. Other accolades have included …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480

WMU Food Marketing and Supply Chain Conference brings industry headliners to Kalamazoo

Haworth College of Business

… WMU Food Marketing and Supply Chain Conference brings industry headliners to … supply chain management and an all-star lineup of speakers with deep knowledge about food and consumer packaged goods. … and WMU cheer team, the conference kicks off on Wednesday with Leslie Sarasin , CEO of the Food Industry Association …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70877

WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort

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… part of national student mental health effort Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of its Success at WMU initiative that will launch with the fall 2018 incoming class of new students, Western … January to welcome all new students to campus in the fall with a solid program in place to ensure academic success. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566

Grad designs completely online introductory anatomy class

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… Grad designs completely online introductory anatomy class Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … conduct at home. Taylor Paskin , who graduated last June with a master's degree in biological sciences, stayed on as … textbook." Paskin was able to find a textbook that came with some basic lab tools for experiments. Additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4402

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… through the eighth grade. Yet Borkholder pursued her goal and is now finishing her bachelor's degree in elementary … Borkholder. Beginning her studies, she was already familiar with TESOL. She had years of experience working as a … education program, Borkholder completed an internship with St. Joseph County Intermediate School District, where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on … in the program, she is completing her field experience with Western Michigan University and the Boys & Girls Club … started in 2019 through Western’s Department of Psychology, with the mission of reducing the number of students at that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518

Rising senior awarded coveted $10,000 national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… by Cindy Wagner on Larson KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University student is the recipient of a $10,000 national … addition to my coursework success, I think my experience with Bronco Force helped me stand out to the selection … to solve problems in the workplace. Larson, who started with Bronco Force as a sophomore volunteer, now leads a $14 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38963

Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP

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… Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Terrentine KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An alumnus with an extensive track record in building the leadership … Colonial Williamsburg. "Tim Terrentine is an executive with enormous talent for making connections and matching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33587

Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow Submitted by Anonymous … “I observed higher crop yields and incomes for villagers with irrigated cropland than those in identical rainfed … Western. He combines data collection through remote sensing with GIS analysis, data management and modeling to link data …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66997