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Emeriti Council awards $10,000 in book scholarships
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… has been awarded to 284 students. "I can't tell you how thankful I am to have been chosen for the textbook … books, so it couldn't have come at a better time. It is a bigger blessing than you know." Two scholarship options The … to the that scholarship fund, the council oversees the endowed Emeriti Medallion Scholarship Fund. To date, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37793
CHHS DEI committee receives 2021 Excellence in Diversity Award
College of Health and Human Services
… of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Since then, she has worked with college leadership and the DEI committee to move … made a significant impact. "You know, there's a lot to be done," says Dennis. "But this recognition shows that we're on the right track, or that we're starting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65259
Little River Band with special guest Ambrosia at Miller Auditorium
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… Band was one of the most successful groups to emerge from down under. The group's polished style was draped all over … five Grammy nominations and five Top 20 singles, including "How Much I Feel" and "Biggest Part of Me." The band has received heavy FM airplay …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37495
Management professor Keenan dies
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… Participating students needed access to the statewide network MichNet, so they were clustered in cities where WMU had … and master's degrees from the University of Colorado and his doctoral degree from Ohio State University. His area of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17921
Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project
College of Education and Human Development
… its relationship to contemporary fashion. A wedding dress donated by the niece of a WMU alumna. The archival process … we came back to in-person classes, the fashion faculty showed me this collection that had been sitting there … will be able to view items and participate in future workshops. "Garments like these are not accessible at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074
Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… of the Chinese Communist Party and a mentor to Mao Zedong. Dr. Don Wyatt , professor of history at Middlebury … for Chinese Studies was established in 2010 to enhance the work of faculty and graduate researchers specializing in … K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring
Lifelong learning classes, trips set for this summer
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… must be booked 21 to 30 days in advance or earlier. On the docket are daylong excursions: Wednesday, June 29 , to the … Elkhart, Indiana. Friday, July 15 , to two museums and the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tuesday, Aug. 9 , … Institute offerings, including registration details and how to obtain the summer courses and trips catalog, visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32202
Dismantling expectations: Nicole Miller’s future in advertising
Haworth College of Business
… University senior Nicole Miller of Monee, Illinois, doesn’t see herself fitting within the stereotypical box of … the future of advertising. Creativity alone won’t break down established walls, but with her second major in … “I chose my majors because I knew I wanted to be creative, work diligently with a team and be able to take an idea and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69895
Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy
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… operations will continue as scheduled. When the University does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is … website . Dress appropriate to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears … for best footing on icy walks. For more information on how to stay safe in wintry conditions, visit the Centers for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804
Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering future juvenile justice leaders
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… Fellows visited Café Momentum in Dallas. "Our fellows know how to use their voices, they're not afraid to use them, and … year three of a grant from the Public Welfare Foundation, donations from the event will help the Youth Juvenile … life-changing impact firsthand. "I provide training workshops (for fellows) on personal and professional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75132