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Executive board room at medical campus named in honor of Dunns
News
… 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