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Educator wins national community leadership award

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… Dr. James B. Lewis , WMU associate professor of human performance and health education, was announced in late April … is presented annually in recognition of the recipients' efforts to improve the lives of others by making sports, … engage and empower all Americans. Lewis was nominated for the Community Leadership Award by WMU's Office of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/578

Kenyan pastoralists, an Ethiopian emperor, 9/11 are lecture topics

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… are being hosted by Western Michigan University's Center for African Development Policy Research. Straight Dr. … State." Wiley Dr. David Wiley , professor of sociology and former director of the African Studies Center at Michigan … the 2010 book, "International and Language Education for a Global Future: Fifty Years of the U.S. Title VI and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/192

'The Fierce Urgency of Now' inspires MLK Day speaker, teach-in on Western’s campus

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… Center. Attend or watch the sessions live online . View information about events Both events are free and open to the public, although tickets for the talk are required and available through the box … than 20 years in journalism has included stops at the biggest sports media network and several reputable newspapers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70357

Shining a spotlight on senior engineering design partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Senior Design Conference. It’s a time for College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ students … graduating seniors present projects they have worked on for an entire year—projects that are sponsored by industry … members conducting research.  Blaise Beltowski, B.S.’08 For Landscape Forms, Inc. (LFI), a long-time sponsor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69981

Finding fun in Sydney Wade’s future

Haworth College of Business

… her to continue learning.     “ I feel a great passion for finance and accounting work because math was a subject … This support system that helped craft Wade’s foundation for her passions has only been become stronger while at … the influence of Dr. Bernard Han, professor of business information systems , she continues to develop her skills for

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70155

Auden Ceithaml is part of a winning team

Haworth College of Business

… major from Holland, Michigan, she realized her passion for social media marketing as soon as she arrived on campus. … I know that my dream job is to do social media marketing for a professional sports team. I met with Dr. Scott Cowley … says. Cowley has been a source of guidance and inspiration for Ceithaml. As her mentor and professor, he’s an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70038

Passion and dedication help computer science student reach the stars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Shapiro , B.S.'22, knew computer science was the path for him since his very first introductory class in high school. After developing a passion for programming, Shapiro earned a bachelor’s degree in … master’s program. Shapiro says he is thankful to WMU for giving him the resources, connections and opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73108

The Evaluation Center announces launch of innovative e-learning courses on program evaluation

The Evaluation Center

… Center at Western Michigan University has created a new way for professionals to learn about program evaluation. Drs. … WMU and beyond, they created Valeo , bringing their vision for engaging and practical e-learning about program … no preparation,” says Wingate. “We wanted to create a way for people to develop the evaluation know-how they need, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75490

Western Winds to premiere new work by School of Music director

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… Michigan University faculty and graduate students, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by … professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2479

Electric guitar quartet kicks off contemporary music festival

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… will include a movement from “Cross-Sections: Four Pieces for Electric Guitar Quartet” by WMU Assistant Professor of … composed music, improvisation and electronic manipulation. Formed in 2007, the quartet has performed in the U.S. and abroad, presenting new and original …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5351