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Executive board room at medical campus named in honor of Dunns

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… May 22 to honor the University's former president and his wife. The third-floor conference room will now be known … Dunn, who retired as president of WMU in August 2017 and is now a professor emeritus at WMed and president emeritus of WMU. The naming of the executive board room is in recognition of a significant gift to WMed from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47508

Western announces 2023 class of Presidential Innovation Professors

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… Michigan University's Office of Research and Innovation is recognizing three faculty members for their advanced and … and associate professor of University Libraries; Dr. Kristina Lemmer , associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering; and Kelsey Paschich , assistant professor of dance; have been awarded three-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71469

WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks

University Libraries

… WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of two new open … and remix. Although all three authors have previously published books through traditional publishers, these titles are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382

A2Ethics and WMU Ethics Center host film series on vigilantes and ethics

Study of Ethics in Society

… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is partnering with A2Ethics to host a two-part film series on Zoom on the theme of vigilantism. All events are free and open to the public. The virtual … Finger) on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. via Teleparty. This film is 1 hour and 53 minutes long, rated TV-14, in Hindi …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69444

Finding the next best meal: Bartek Scheibe’s road to the food industry

Haworth College of Business

… From the local breakfast shop to the fast-food chain that is located in every city across the world, there are endless … options. Senior Bartek Scheibe , from Woodstock, Illinois, already has a plan for leaving his own mark on the food industry. As an entrepreneurship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69901

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Force on WMU's International Festival includes cultural displays, foods and performances by WMU student … lectures. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published weekly at wmich.edu/global/events by WMU's Haenicke … First hosted in 1989, the popular event features cultural display tables, performances and a fashion show. Admission is

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38968

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage … Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Even before COVID-19, school districts nationwide were battling a teacher shortage. A … Policy Institute found that while demand for instructors is increasing at K-12 schools, the number of qualified …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… help create a thriving community for youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on Carly Smith talks about her internship and work … Michigan University's child and family development program, is putting learning into practice at her internship with the Kalamazoo Youth Development (KYD) Network. This after-school care program is an organization that uses …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… show reimagines iconic looks for the stage Submitted by Chris Hybels on Olivia Bolognia, MODA vice president, models … Models preparing for the show.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hollywood is back in fashion thanks to student designers at Western … spring fashion show on  Friday, April 5 , the Merchandising Opportunities & Design Association (MODA) registered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… Megan Looker on Katie Easley, director of student success, listens to presentations at the Empowering Futures Work Group … kickoff breakfast. Ashley Bravo, director of the College Assistance Migrant Program, and Alicia Kornowa, director of … Health and Well-being Work Group alongside Dr. Gayle Ruggiero (middle), medical director, and Dr. Reetha Raveendran …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204