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Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award

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… Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Anonymous … research interests are in hydrogeology and geomorphology, often focusing on the environmental aspects of these fields. … began in 1984, she has served as assistant director of Upward Bound, director of the King-Chavez Parks Program and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9677

Film by WMU professor profiles female Native American filmmakers

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… Film by WMU professor profiles female Native American … Episode one, titled "Spider Woman's Call," has been shown at several film festivals and academic conferences. … on storytelling traditions through contemporary media, but often operate under the radar of the mainstream film …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22636

Panel to address climate change as a moral issue

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… Panel to address climate change as a moral issue Submitted by Anonymous (not … future generations will inherit. Panelists will examine how climate change creates a significant risk of widespread … forced population movements. Panelists also will discuss how, despite very strong evidence that humans are causing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1837

WMU supply chain program once again named top program in U.S.

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… WMU supply chain program once again named top program in U.S. Submitted by Stacey Anderson on … advisors and our career center sets the WMU program apart. My project and internship experiences helped me gain the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60197

Disney's 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium

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… Disney's 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium Submitted … of Thomas Schumacher, "The Lion King" is only the second show in history to generate five productions worldwide … purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that Miller Auditorium is unable to reprint …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46172

English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays

College of Arts and Sciences

… English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school … process on the KZCF Scholarship Portal. “All the students should have the support to get these scholarship essays … within the classroom,” says Contejean. “It was nice to show (the students) what their life might look like.”  This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous … Dec. 22, and Wednesday, Jan. 2. Represented employees should direct questions to their management. Public events … normal hours at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7. Medical emergencies should be referred to local hospitals or other health care …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3332

Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence

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… Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence Submitted by Erin … incites violence is criminalized. Benesch cautions, however, against criminal law as the only way to regulate and respond to dangerous speech, because it can often help disseminate the message in question. "Geert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52594

Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

W Magazine

… Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce … Kristi VanderWoude is working to transform her West Kelloggsville Elementary classroom in Grand Rapids, Michigan, … “After the first week of classes, I was already talking to my professor about applying the lessons in my classroom,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397

Music of internationally known composer to be performed

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… Music of internationally known composer to be performed Submitted by … Scholar Award at age 38. The program will include "Gold Are My Flowers," a cantata/melodrama featuring soprano Carmen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1614