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Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board
College of Education and Human Development
… Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and … matters. Dr. Olivia T. Ngadjui "We're challenging areas where there's a lack of DEIA," says Ngadjui. "Roles like … became a member of the Human Rights and Social Justice Committee, the DEI Legislative Taskforce and is co-chair of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71872
Medieval historian first to be honored for second time with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize
News
… Medieval historian first to be honored for second time with prestigious … Ages" (Princeton University Press, 2004). The award, which comes with a $1,000 cash prize, was announced at the 57th … prize. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Deanne Puca May 20, 2022 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68097
Snyder appoints Lynn Chen-Zhang to WMU Board of Trustees
News
… Snyder appoints Lynn Chen-Zhang to WMU Board of Trustees Submitted by Anonymous (not … Board of Trustees. Zhang will serve through 2018, completing an eight-year term begun by Trustee Dana Debel , … the governing body of the University. "I thank Lynn for her commitment to serve on this board and I believe her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37940
Semester-long celebration of Dunn presidency to begin in January
News
… Semester-long celebration of Dunn presidency to begin in January Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … M. Dunn will begin in January and provide the entire WMU community opportunities to say thank you and farewell to the … an April 7 Miller Auditorium celebration for the campus and community. Farewell activities to celebrate the Dunns also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36528
Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan
News
… Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan … 45-minute sessions, each of which is presented twice: "Community Literacy Centers: Founding, Assessing and Maintaining Community Literacy Centers" and "Keys to Writing with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36668
New WMU trustee sworn in, to join board for upcoming meeting
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… New WMU trustee sworn in, to join board for upcoming meeting Submitted by Anonymous … funds. The agenda and background details can be found online at wmich.edu/trustees . Trustee meetings are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34710
Event draws top students to vie for $60,000 scholarships
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… Event draws top students to vie for $60,000 scholarships Submitted by … for the Medallion Scholarship Program's 34th annual competition. Half of the students will be on campus for the Friday, Dec. 2 , session while the remainder will compete Saturday, Dec. 3 . Parents and family members take …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36704
Director of local food incubator to speak at Entrepreneurship Forum
Haworth College of Business
… Director of local food incubator to speak at Entrepreneurship … ownership through experiential education and access to commercial kitchen facilities and other valuable resources. … The pilot program of Can-Do Kitchen started in a 20-foot commercial kitchen trailer at the Kalamazoo County …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35213
Seven to be feted as top staffers for fall 2016
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… Seven to be feted as top staffers for fall 2016 Submitted by … Friday, Dec. 9 , in 157 Bernhard Center. The University community is invited to attend the event, which recognizes … The recipients will each receive $300, before taxes, and a commemorative certificate. Fall 2016 award recipients Andrew …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36753
Duke scholar to address violence, mental illness and the law
News
… Duke scholar to address violence, mental illness and the law Submitted by … firearm-related violence and suicide and to improve outcomes for adults with serious mental illnesses in the community. Swanson received the 2011 Carl Taube Award from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35694