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Events explore ethical questions of teaching
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… will take listeners on an ethical quest into the realm of the classroom during two upcoming events at Western Michigan University. Dr. Chris Higgins will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, in Room 2008 of … the University Center for the Humanities in Knauss Hall. Higgins is assistant professor of philosophy of education in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/236
The City of Tomorrow to perform as part of residency
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… is a collaborative project with the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association, which awarded the quintet first prize in the wind division at its 2011 National Chamber Music Competition. The residency is partially funded by … repertoire and performance, all while breathing new life into 20th century classics. They have performed across the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2121
WMU Alert users urged to review contact information
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… in to GoWMU to review your WMU Alert settings. KALAMAZOO—Members of the Western Michigan University community who have … been utilized for weather closures. University landlines cannot receive text messages Since University … current registration information will appear and changes can be made on that page. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13170
'Rock of Ages' comes to Miller Auditorium
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… rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake and many more. Tickets "Rock of Ages" at … Broadway Plus Series. Tickets range from $35 to $58. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12923
South Haven lighthouse logbooks shed light on 1800s coastal life
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… the life and times of lighthouse keepers in South Haven are being brought to a wider audience through the digitization … are being painstakingly digitized in high-resolution, tagged image file format—TIFF—images, giving as close a … Lawrence Stout Donahue also shared intimate details into the lives of his family and sometimes community …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23022
Chair receives national award for advocacy of multicultural issues
College of Education and Human Development
… for advocacy of multicultural issues Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Valerie Dixon KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Valerie … recognizes individuals addressing multicultural issues and being advocates for the association's focus on diversity and … environment and engaging atmosphere where all students can succeed," adds Dinehart. For more WMU news, arts and …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/valerie-dixon-cecp-winner-national-multicultural-award-namrc
Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… at the Smithsonian, Dr. Ellen Stofan , says that one of the best-kept secrets is that those working in STEM have all the … electrical and machining resources. This resulted in significant educational value to students working on the project, … a NASA interest at this point, but looking out, I can see a need. Right now, I look for pieces where my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801
WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances
Haworth College of Business
… WMU Sanford Center program manager helps Burmese-American teens learn about finances Submitted by Amy Coughenour … in Battle Creek during the summer to help Burmese-American sixth through ninth graders sharpen their financial … Mora says. “We had a lively discussion about the number of high school athletes who receive college scholarships …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72913
Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research
College of Arts and Sciences
… Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to … gave her a subscription to National Geographic. She became intrigued by biology and was inspired to conduct her … “I feel like getting your Ph.D. just feels like an upward battle,” says Hack. “You have to love it or else it's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663
Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award
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… the news that he'd won, "I probably seemed a little distant because I was on my way to a concert here at Western and I … on with WMU's Advanced Jazz Ensemble and Dr. Christopher Biggs , an associate professor of composition. In addition to … well. "We're working hard so when we've all graduated this can become a full-time thing." Rathbun believes Codrington …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685