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WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology Next up is “ Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: … This talk’s co-sponsors are the Climate Change Working Group and the Department of Philosophy. Navigating a Health … War (KNOW). All Ethics Center events are eligible for WMU Signature credit. To learn more, visit the Center for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568

Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… the importance of bridging science and community. “Growing up, I’d never been approached with fun science, and it … interact with one another and their environment. One group explored how microorganisms receive and respond to … High School science teacher Liz Ratashak joined in building upon Beane’s research on regeneration utilizing planarians, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success

News

… a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty employees by Western, and chosen from the … Frostic School of Art. She is a registrar, preparator and designer, and she is able to keep pace with the expectations … wonderful direction to our student employees who are assigned to help her," the nomination states. Her relationship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68716

WMU historian awarded National Humanities Center fellowship for early Supreme Court book

College of Arts and Sciences

… awarded National Humanities Center fellowship for early Supreme Court book Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … of her collaborative efforts on the book "One Supreme Court," a scholarly endeavor that delves into the … the narrative of the early Supreme Court, underscoring the significance of the 18th century as a pivotal phase in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72562

Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… between Western Michigan University and the Instituto Superior Técnico at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, with … industry, doing finite element analysis and working with designing and testing software.” Sousa learned about the dual … and aerospace engineering, in his area of interest—design optimization and finite element analysis. For his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71261

WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 19 . The theme of this year’s campaign is … well as an opportunity to give back," Montgomery told a group of campus campaign volunteers. "We will work to continue … 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008-5202. Any new, undesignated gift of at least $50 automatically enters a person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984

Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year

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… Last year's Michigan State Geographic Bee winner was runner-up at the national competition. creating awareness Each year … using materials prepared by the society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their … to inspire people to care about the planet, the member-supported society offers a community for members to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… domestic violence; and the power of the food industry. Next up is a sort of behavior change program boot camp: A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067

Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates

W Magazine

… Benton Harbor Area Schools—offers financial and academic support for district employees like paraprofessionals, bus … King-Jackson says she achieved her dream job thanks to the support she received from Western. “It was a lot of work; I … as they apply what they’re learning in the classroom. By design, the program mitigates some of the barriers that impede …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855

Documentary to kick off ethics center's spring series

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… serving time in prison and meeting again in college. Taking up Martin Luther King Jr.'s themes of forgiveness and … The event is co-sponsored by the School of Communication. Upcoming events The dates, presentations, times and locations of other upcoming Ethics Center events include: Feb. 24-25 : One-act …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29640