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Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

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… He made a lasting impact on the University by setting up programs and linkages with higher education institutions … of Japanese alumni. He also worked—with the ever-present support and help of his wife, Ryoko—to build friendships … in Japan revere Dr. Soga—as do we—and their gifts also signal their special affection for him." Memorial service A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512

Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan Submitted … Biden became the first president to issue a proclamation designating Oct. 11, 2021, a day to honor the nation's vibrant … "The federal government has a solemn obligation to lift up and invest in the future of Indigenous people and empower …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

Speaker series celebrates diversity, encourages cross-cultural interaction

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… at the life of a transgender American activist, and wraps up in April with a discussion on environmental racism, … to foster intentional conversations that address white supremacy and its placement in higher education. Through … this student organization promotes sharing of a diverse group of panelists' narratives around their own racial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/41863

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… “How do I inspire you to actually study, or at least trigger your curiosity button that makes you ask questions?”  … great help,” he says. “Western was a great help to build me up to who I am now and hopefully those building blocks will become even bigger and force me to, well, ‘become.’ Who will I become? I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… colonial French newcomers and the Native Americans who occupied the area for centuries before settlers arrived. Dr. … the gap between the academic and public communities.” Digging into the history of The City of Four Flags Beginning … through surveys and excavation at the request of a group of local history buffs called Support the Fort. This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

University Theatre travels the globe in 2018-19 season

Theatre

… with Education for the Arts and Millennium Restaurant Group. Season passes are on sale now and offer significant savings. Single tickets for fall semester shows … or taking a bet on anything. When a pretty missionary sets up shop in the neighborhood, Nathan stakes a grand that Sky …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48385

Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess

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… March 10, University Arena. Visit the  events calendar  for up-to-date listings. Hours for campus offices and services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45319

A full 91 percent of WMU grads find success within three months

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… by college and major. A prospective student could look up environmental and sustainability studies, for instance, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44397

WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president

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… to him. "I was drawn to the opportunity to lead an up-and-coming student-centric comprehensive university with … Its strengths in the traditional arts and sciences, coupled with strong programs in such areas as aviation, … He has worked on research efforts with Kalamazoo's W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research since the 1980s, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331

WMU women aviators ready to tackle national cross-country race

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… Along the way, competitors cross nine states The trio make up a flight team, sponsored by the WMU College of Aviation, … they may face, since she served two years ago on the support team for the 2015 WMU team, tracking weather … the Battle Creek campus to provide the team with the latest updates. A similar team is supporting the women in this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40531