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Hip-hop performance, film screening among events planned for Native American Heritage Month

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… and Shabanaa Bush, pictured far right, gather with panelists and attendees of an event on Indigenous Peoples' Day. … NASO) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is located on the traditional lands of the Ojibwe, Odawa and … Student Organization (NASO). "We're recognizing our history and working toward making it right." Several books …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73305

Survey shows campus diversity climate viewed as positive overall

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… (not verified) on Town hall meetings are planned to discuss survey results. KALAMAZOO—An overwhelming majority of … a veteran researcher and consultant from the University of Missouri who has studied diversity climates at schools across … of October will bring Worthington back to WMU to present his findings to members of the campus community and help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9448

Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks

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… save money, it allows them access to scholarly content that is openly licensed and relevant to their learning … a frequently updated, high-quality online resource, which is especially helpful during this period of increased virtual instruction. "I've always …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257

Southern Utah University scholar to address need for liberal arts education

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… but also the moral obligation to pursue it when he visits the Western Michigan University campus later this month. Dr. Kristopher Phillips , an assistant professor … is both intrinsically and instrumentally valuable. He suggests there is a moral obligation for self-improvement and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38613

Many WMU offices closed during Labor Day weekend

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… closed  Monday, Sept. 4 , in observance of U.S. Labor Day. Listed below are Labor Day weekend hours for select … to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open before driving to campus. For emergencies only, … Monday, Sept. 2-4, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Santorini Grill and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42182

Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended

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… Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Update, 9/19/19: Insect repellent with DEET is being … pools, old tires or similar sites where mosquitoes lay eggs. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55468

Two faculty honored with Fulbright opportunities

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… associate professor and director of the introductory Spanish program, will travel to southern Brazil in February for … research project expanding the dialectal competence of English and Spanish teachers at the Federal University of Santa Catarina. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64292

Women who rise from the waters—and an author’s rising acclaim

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… Women who rise from the waters—and an author’s rising acclaim Submitted by Megan Looker on "Education instills discipline and allows you to indulge curiosity. … The WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74810

Western community stands in support of Ukraine

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… for Global Education, holds the Ukrainian flag while hugging Western alumna Yuliia Sergeeva, who is from Ukraine. Sergeeva was a Fulbright Fellow and … after the moment of silence at the Campus Flagpoles. Alexis Morris addresses a crowd gathered at the Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67330

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… workshop. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is leading the charge in diversifying science, technology, … the number of female STEM faculty across the country. "It is so exciting," says Dr. Carla Koretsky , dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at WMU. "I think it is something that can really create such significant, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945