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Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

College of Arts and Sciences

… Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National … these diverse texts is a common sentiment expressed by many grieving individuals: the feeling of profound … and the realization that their experiences of grief are often uncharted territory. As more individuals seek to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75178

Activist to speak about racism and tolerance training

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… Activist to speak about racism and tolerance training Submitted by Deanne Puca on Wise KALAMAZOO—Anti-racism … and in corporate America. The presentation focuses on how most tolerance training fails to address the fundamental … on personal prejudice rather than institutional bias is shown to be inadequate for building an anti-racist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10804

Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans

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… Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans Submitted by … and staff members at Western Michigan University are encouraged to participate in an online, interactive … veterans. Participants get hands-on experience learning how to: Connect students to appropriate campus resources. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37670

WMU offers summer seminar series on digital research

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… WMU offers summer seminar series on digital research Submitted by Deanne Puca on … as projects undertaken by other institutions; and learn how to incorporate these projects into teaching and become … project on "Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca" and will discuss how to bring archival materials from the 16th century in

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7264

Mallinson Institute for Science Education celebrates 20 years of global scientific literacy

College of Arts and Sciences

… to teach both in biology and within the institute,” he shares.  Most science education programs are located in … graduates of the program, and I still stay in touch with many of the early graduates who are still living,” says … to me as to most faculty and students,” says Jacqueline. “However, I am very pleased with the growth and development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74440

WMU inks final Michigan community college reverse transfer agreement

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… WMU inks final Michigan community college reverse transfer … to complete their degree requirements. The agreements are tailored to each institution, but they generally allow a … at least 30 credits at their community college to apply as many as 30 WMU credits toward completing an associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21997

Kalamazoo Public School sixth-graders set to visit WMU this spring

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… Public School sixth-graders set to visit WMU this spring Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Michigan University students, faculty and staff are again gearing up to welcome local middle school students … through their campus experience by WMU students and staff. Many of the college-student guides are Kalamazoo Promise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38644

WMU to confer 1,260 degrees during summer commencement

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… WMU to confer 1,260 degrees during summer commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Summer 2016 commencement ceremonies are set for Saturday, June 25. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … compatible with the commencement stream. For directions on how to view the live webcast, visit wmich.edu/commencement . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32989

Pickard steps down from WMU Board of Trustees

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… Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Pickard KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Citing personal reasons, Dr. William Pickard has stepped down … his treasure," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "We are grateful for his generosity, and though he is stepping … to his continued friendship." Over the years, Pickard's many gifts and commitments to WMU have totaled more than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48990

Psychology department to host day-long focus on research

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… KALAMAZOO—Presentations on such varied topics as behavioral interventions to increase workers' attendance and training giant African rats to find people are on tap Friday, Feb. 14 , when Western Michigan … and graduate students in the department. They will be showcasing their work for nearly 60 prospective graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13485