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Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies
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… a WMU Distinguished Service Award. She also was recognized with the Michigan Legislature's Teaching Excellence Award in … Michigan Association of Governing Boards in 1985. Active with the WMU chapter of the American Association of … president from 1983 to 1986. She also was deeply involved with the WMU Faculty Senate, serving as its vice president …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35428
Mexican bank official to discuss migration policy, trade
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… Hall. His talk, titled "Understanding Migration Policy with International Trade Theoretical Tools," is free and … academic journals. He has made an important contribution with regard to measuring migrants' remittances and with assessing from which area of the Mexican skill …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35696
Meeting set to gain input on updating valley housing
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… facilitate group discussion and one-on-one interactions with attendees. Plans call for replacing all 12 valley residence halls with new buildings within about a decade, with the goal of providing a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42372
Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
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… two years of planning, this program will pay for candidates within the districts—like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, … a career. The program will pay for qualified candidates within districts—such as bus drivers, paraprofessionals and … of high school, it's a great model. But we recognize that with a teacher shortage, that pipeline will not fill all the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810
WMU student receives prestigious Gilman award to study abroad
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Scholarship Program. EnRico Montalvo , a senior with double majors in Spanish and exercise science, received … and students who have disabilities, are from U.S. states with low study abroad participation, and are studying in … to physical therapy school. It's a great way to connect with people and assist them in their time of need." While …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37664
New dining center coming to Western's campus
Dining Services
… is to provide fresh and healthy distinctive cuisines, with food presentation that excites all the senses. … Valley Dining Center features My Pantry to serve students with dietary accommodations, Student Center Dining takes a … to nutritional information, will continue to be provided with the online Dining Service menu. The new dining center …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66998
Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna details the struggles of first-generation Latinx students in a documentary … students in Holland, Michigan, who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program. It highlights their dreams of becoming … the screening, Martinez will participate in a Q&A session with the audience. The Latinx Employee Association is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796
Western Michigan University Asian Initiatives presents 2024 Spring Gala celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
International Student and Scholar Services
… elevate our Spring Gala to Miller Auditorium, aligning it with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. … greater understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures within our community." With last year's signature event selling out, interested …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75138
Student's aviation career set for takeoff
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… schools for your program in a town you're already familiar with that comes with in-state tuition," Brown says. Getting involved Brown, … never have believed I'd have the chance to meet one-on-one with the president of the University to advocate for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53044
WMU student team claims top spot at finance competition
Haworth College of Business
… Sheeran , all seniors majoring in finance, were challenged with completing an investment research report on Domino’s … that we’ve learned in the classroom,” he says. “Working with skilled professionals in the industry, like Mr. Storms … annual global competition that provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58506