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Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… its highest award recognizing faculty members for their work with students. Drs. Matthew Mingus and Leah … administration and director of the graduate programs, holds doctoral and master’s degrees in public administration from … nominator wrote. "One of her hallmarks as a professor is how quickly students become comfortable sharing their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54905

Fulbright informational sessions scheduled

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… research through the Fulbright Program in two February workshops. Both workshops will cover the same material and will be held in … that are typically funded, as well as provide tips on how to craft a competitive application. More than 1,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4522

Ethics of torture, reality of ticking time bombs explored

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… University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a doctoral degree from the University of Florida. His research … Moral Psychology." In his talk at WMU, Barry will explore how debates about torture invariably return to the familiar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/209

New book examines history and impact of Agent Orange

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… claims and evaluate often ambiguous evidence. He shows that the impact of Agent Orange has been global in its reach and reveals how much uncertainty—scientific, medical, legal and … Fund and by the Department of History Burnham-Macmillan Endowment. For more information about the book, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2787

WMU to host annual graduate and professional school fair

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… No. 1 at the corner of West Michigan Avenue and North Dormitory Road. Those attending the Graduate and … of participating schools here . Attendees seeking tips on how to apply to graduate and professional schools may participate in one of three workshops being held just before the fair begins. No …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9860

Death of transgender teen next topic in Lyceum Series

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… of misreading gender identity as sexual identity, and shows how misreading enables the attribution of aggression to gender nonconforming people who are victims of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44093

Film chosen for Grand Rapids festival screening

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… Sunday, April 13-15 . A screening of "Peace During War," a documentary about forgiveness and mentoring youth, will be … youth in Kalamazoo. This inspiring story is an example of how working together can change the lives of at-risk youth, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45980

National chemical engineering JEOPARDY! challenges students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… studying. But it isn’t only calculations, reading and lab work. Sometimes, it’s all about fun and games. At least … chemical engineering. Securing their ticket to Boston came down to one question during the regional competition that … final jeopardy,” says team captain Chris Rohen. “We were shown a graph and asked us to name the correlation—and we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66627

First cohort of product design program sharp on all edges

W Magazine

… the company’s vice president for innovation to consider how her suggestion might be implemented. By the end of the … fabrication, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, woodworking and metalworking. The program is led by a … such products as cars, furniture, shoes, toys, handbags, doors and hair clippers. “We’ve fostered partnerships with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63900

Community invited to help ArtPrize competitor complete sculpture

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… the fifth floor of the Western Michigan University Center-Downtown, located at 200 Ionia Ave. SW in Grand Rapids. This is the second time Church's work has been exhibited at ArtPrize. His 2009 "Gray Whale" … event. This year, the fifth-floor exhibition space will showcase 32 ArtPrize entries that represent the work of some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9063