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Climate change is focus of areawide series of events

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… Response to Climate Change," by Cybelle Shattuck with the Rev. John Boley, Kalamazoo Interfaith Coalition for … . Friday, Oct. 18 Town hall meeting on climate change, with elected officials, sponsored by the WMU Institute of … or (269) 344-2443 ext. 206. "Dirt! The Movie," with panel discussion following each showing, sponsored by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9603

December board meeting includes approval of tobacco ban, other items

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… Sept. 1, 2014. An early draft of the policy had been shared with trustees at the board's meeting in July. Members of the … to the policy will be that tobacco use will be permitted within enclosed personal vehicles. Vice President for … implementation. Creating a healthier community "We began with a desire to meet one of the goals in the University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11932

WMU office lands two NSF grants to boost teaching of science

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The grants will assist with the study of teaching of STEM disciplines. … and head of WMU's evaluation team. "STEM undergrads struggle, for a number of reasons, which in turn can lead to low … where the class as a whole needs more assistance with difficult topics or concepts. Project goals The project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11965

Bronco baseball releases 2014 schedule

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… Florida trip in March. WMU kicks off the 2014 campaign with a three-game series against Conference USA opponent … "The 2014 schedule stands to be very challenging with quality competition from start to finish," says head … schedule prepared us to be mentally tougher, play with consistency and excel in this very competitive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11524

Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

College of Arts and Sciences

… in the U.S., he only applied to political science programs—with one exception.  “Western was the only school that I … that I want to do media.”  Choosing Western provided Ebo with an opportunity and generous funding, motivating him to … from Radio Univers 105.7fm at the University of Ghana with his commitment to making an impact. “I have a big …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552

WMU student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… recognition of her academic and co-curricular engagement with our program," says Dr. Marcel Zondag , director of the … leader in the supply chain industry.  Dober is involved with several student organizations on campus, including the … allows me to financially finish my undergraduate education with confidence. I am thankful for the generosity of both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71508

President Montgomery inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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… Academy of Arts and Sciences, President Montgomery poses with fellow inductee Dr. Bojie Fu, a recent WMU honorary … restoration. “It’s a humbling honor to be included with a group of very distinguished academics and public … WMU's president, is a nationally renowned labor economist, with a long and distinguished career in higher education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55952

AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education

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… AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education Submitted by … to see all postsecondary options available to them. With this contribution from AT&T, Upward Bound can continue … support to program participants." Upward Bound works with three high schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48178

Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people

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… may not seem related—nursing and dance. "They both deal with quality of life and they're more connected than people … and overcome life challenges," says Owens, whose family suggested she consider nursing as she began thinking about her career path. "I fell in love with it. It gives me the opportunity to serve and positively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042

Beauregard to help efforts to boost women in sports

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… Sports formed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and charged with examining "systematic problems" in equality in sports … State Jocelyn Benson , who will chair the new task force. With 22 years in her current position at WMU, Beauregard is … Playing Institutions. She is joined on the task force with: Penny Allen-Cook , commissioner of the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53982