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Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias

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… Auditorium on the campus of Western Michigan University. For the county's 21st annual Respecting Differences program, … "Understanding Unconscious and Implicit Bias." Blackburn, a former police officer, is CEO of Protecting Resources … and in the adjacent lots numbered 33, 34 and 35. Program for 2019 The talk will cover perception and attitude as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52701

Professor, alumna representing WMU abroad through Fulbright awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Time in Japan researching the universe's formation and a stint in Spain teaching English are on the agenda for a Western Michigan University faculty member and a … from Royal Oak, earned a trip to Spain. Stellar research for Famiano Dr. Michael Famiano at work in Japan Through his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/47977

Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more

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… Monday, March 25 . One of the first talks in the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's spring series will … and alcohol-related illnesses. He is internationally known for his expertise in assessing recovery outcomes for alcohol treatment clinical trials. Other spring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013

Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts

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… international workshop that developed realistic scenarios for what future Arctic conflicts might look like. The event, … and the Fulbright Specialist Program. Possibility for hostilities Allhoff notes that as ice melts, constricted … flashpoint, but probably more in terms of grabs for soft power—like shipping lanes and natural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47942

Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry

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… but the competitive nature of esports gamers is very real. For one week, Western Michigan University is giving kids a … on campus spurred by President Edward Montgomery's Transformational Initiative Fund . [caption align="right"] … computer screens. But Scott Puckett , senior director of information technology for WMU's Office of Business and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279

Special education major earns outstanding student award

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… Charles Van Riper Outstanding College Student Award. Megan Foreman , a senior from Plymouth majoring in special … mathematics, earned the award from the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children. It annually goes to one … clinic more than 80 years ago. It will be presented to Foreman during the 2018 MCEC Children's Conference, set for

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44996

WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

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… of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Aviation, College of … College of Health and Human Services. The noon ceremony is for graduates of the College of Education and Human … and Haworth College of Business. The 3 p.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678

Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Rageh KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former journalist who now is a senior crisis advisor for Amnesty International will team up with four Western … as a fundraiser, it is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10. The discussion is part of the 2017 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637

Fall residence hall sign-up is underway

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… East and West. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sign-up is underway for Western Michigan University students planning to return to the residence halls for the 2018-19 academic year. Residence Life has a variety … living in the residence halls. The  GPA Incentive  is for students living in a single room next fall. Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44901

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Back to campus means back to work for thousands of student employees at Western Michigan … secured scholarships, Nathan still needed a way to help pay for his education. He found a home in Dining Services. "I've … you, after telling them what I need them to do." Training for FUTURE CAREERS Meimers The Student Recreation Center is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716