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Kickoff event planned for WMU's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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… Institute Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Classes begin in September. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute … and other students and may register for classes. They also can find out about other campus events and offerings of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17961

WMU to launch intercultural and anthropological studies institute

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… to give WMU students and employees as well as community members new opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary … along with the recently reinstated major and minor in African American and African studies. The institute also may serve as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47728

WMU among grant winners recognized at 'Americas' summit

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… on Both Sides of the Fence students and faculty members gather for a group photo with migrant farm workers in … in the Americas Innovation Fund grant will allow for significant expansion of the Both Sides of the Fence study abroad … and rural villages in Guanajuato, Mexico, gaining insight into the immigrant experience, particularly as it relates to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23193

Free college-level humanities courses offered to select local residents

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… university-level education in the humanities.  Students are being continuously enrolled for the 10-week fall term that … myself to apply for a women's education grant so that I can obtain a degree from WMU," she says. Program courses are … academic year cover the following modules: History of American Slavery, Sept. 10 to Oct. 11 Shakespeare, Oct. 22 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1771

Wind and percussion musicians featured at annual festival

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… The conference will conclude with an evening performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. The concert … principal trombone Joseph Alessi as soloist, and the 120-member Steven Bryant All-Star Band. Students from over 60 … fusing lyricism, dissonance, silence, technology and humor into lean, skillfully crafted works that enthrall listeners …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39019

Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation

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… Western Michigan University business professor has been recognized for her innovation in the classroom. Dr. Ann … techniques for incorporating social media analysis into undergraduate market research classes. Veeck says that, … the United States and in Taiwan. Contact: Mark Schwerin October 31, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2725

Southwest Michigan slates 2015 Chávez dinner, awards program

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… Celebrating the Legacy of César E. Chávez, the event will be held in the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University. … planned this year in honor of César Chávez include an American Red Cross blood drive on campus in the Bernhard Center … on an individual outside Mexico in 2005; and was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 2014. Receiving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22456

Director of WMU athletics next up in community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… breakfast series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Beauregard KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kathy Beauregard , Western … director, will be the next speaker at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39685

WMU enrollment is up in teacher preparation programs

College of Education and Human Development

… up in teacher preparation programs Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Despite a national trend toward … and every semester they host teacher panels so students can learn from veteran teachers. They provide programming … sooner, start methods courses earlier, and that they can graduate fully prepared to teach. Our students can be

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56731

Dozens of local internships up for grabs

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… at 33 Kalamazoo-area companies. After graduating, a number of previous interns have been hired full time by their … . "But what we really want students to know is that they can come to our office and have their resumes reviewed … for 10 weeks. Throughout the internship, students receive hourly wages, valuable networking opportunities and applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/104