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Four faculty members named MAC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows
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… Four faculty members named MAC Academic Leadership Development Program … to represent Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Academic Leadership Program (ALDP). … in their fields, so they're very well positioned to step into new leadership roles and help move the University into …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65810
WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… for Japanese language and culture event Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Haenicke Institute … The event, which features student research, will be held on Jan. 16 from 4:15-6 p.m. at Kalamazoo College’s … program manager at The Haenicke Institute. “Participants can learn which aspects of Japanese culture university …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/japanlanguage
Campus event focuses on working with students of concern
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… convene in a Thursday, Dec. 1, breakfast meeting to explore best practices in working with students of concern—those students who appear to be in distress and in need of special assistance. Gathering … be to increase the number of positive interventions that can prevent students from entering a full-blown crisis. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36586
Comparative religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award
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… known researcher whose work changed the study of the American Midwest and spirituality movements will be honored by Western Michigan University as a distinguished … prolific scholars is his ability translate his research into the classroom setting. "His courses often draw on his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54904
Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth
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… on Black Graduate Student Association executive board members Devin Wills, center, and Dwight Bennett learn West African dances. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With drums pounding a West African rhythm, dance instructor Heather Mitchell leads a group …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335
WMU business students successfully sweep awards in DECA competition
Haworth College of Business
… roles in retail and wholesale environments. Liam Zoli from Canton, Michigan, placed third in the corporate finance … support of one another. Seeing our team thrive and be recognized fuels our fire for future victories—we're just … year and winning first place in my role-play competition, I can say that I have developed numerous skills and have been …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75727
A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses
College of Arts and Sciences
… calls working and discussing the project. All four group members had different focuses due to different programs, … major or not,” says Lawlor. “Because obviously you can still care no matter what your major is.” A farming … class because I have them do mini experiments, whatever we can do within the campus environment. They might be asked to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961
Aviation partners with Delta to boost airline's pilot ranks
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… WMU College of Aviation students who are accepted into the program will be put on an accelerated path to becoming a Delta pilot; the … who wish to become professional aviators and a significant shortage in certified flight instructors who would help …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47954
Booth registration open for Bronco Bash
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… July 31 . Applications submitted after that date will be assessed a $25 late fee and processed pending available … is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 . The 36th annual event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 , on the Sangren … New for 2016 is a Snapchat geofilter so attendees can share pictures and videos of the event, as well as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33568
WMU's President Dunn announces 2017 retirement date
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… the University community Aug 1 . In the message, he described plans for a coming year full of work still to be … following his tenure as president. That agreement was built into his most recent contract extension. From left: Diether … He also is in his second term as chair of the Mid-American Conference President's Council and is in his final year …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33779