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Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… and STEM, and then there are the training pieces … and support networks for faculty," says Dr. Heather Petcovic , … Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak "I enjoy thinking about how we can support women on campus, how we can support everyone on campus really, to make this a better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

AARP exec to address diversity and aging during two-day visit

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… Feb. 23 , in 4010 Health and Human Services Building. Free and open to the public, her presentation is titled … believe Edna's lectures can lay the groundwork for these upcoming discussions," says Teresa Bingman , a WMU faculty … Health Programs, who is helping to organize the upcoming activities. "We will be discussing such issues as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38144

Physical therapy instructor creates scholarship to give marching band students a boost

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… of physical therapy at Western Michigan University who grew up in Coloma, Michigan. “The life lessons of participating … who joins a college marching band. The goal is to offer support and encourage students to take their band experience … a testament to the impact being part of a band can have. A euphonium player in both high school and college, he says the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60421

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… . The Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium, a free public event, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in … But the need is still great. There are 25,000 struggling adult readers in Kalamazoo County—13 percent of our … and appreciation for the dedicated volunteers in this group." A lunch will be provided to those participating. There …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36668

WMU's flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group

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… flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kavalhuna at the … is an executive-style development initiative that draws upon the resources of the presidential centers of Lyndon B. … W. Bush. About the program Over the coming months, the group is scheduled to travel to each of the presidential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31048

Registration open for Homecoming Campus Classic run

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… allowed on the course.  Schedule and event details 7 a.m. —Free race parking is available until 11:30 a.m. in Lot 13, … Sangren Hall. 7 a.m. —Race-day registration and packet pickup at the Student Recreation Center until 9 a.m. 8:45 a.m. … can be found at  wmich.edu/campusclassic/map . Packet pickup and registration People may register online at  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35446

Science, humanities intersect in upcoming speaker series

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… Science, humanities intersect in upcoming speaker series Submitted by Anonymous (not … His and all other humanities center presentations are free and open to the public. Ron Numbers Numbers' areas of … in America: from scientific creationism to intelligent design, creationism goes global, and myths in the history of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34940

Week of international activities to focus on health worldwide

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… on WMU's main campus throughout the week, and most are free and open to the public. The observance is being … of the U.S. departments of State and Education. It is designed to promote programs that not only prepare Americans … Nov. 10, and will feature events including the World Cup Western soccer tournament, an international cooking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2743

Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity

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… diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Update, Jan. 31—The Thursday, Jan. 31, event on … at Western Michigan University. Each artist will present a free public talk or performance while on campus. The series … Ruiz is an instructor of theatre arts and resident scenic designer at Penn State University Altoona as well as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4297

Events at WMU and across community slated to honor King

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… anniversary of King's visit to WMU in 1963. All events are free and open to the public. Schedule Thursday, Jan. 17 … experienced member of the Catalyst Project will lead the group through a variety of techniques to overcome institutional … experienced member of the Catalyst Project will lead the group through a variety of techniques to overcome institutional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4076