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Ethics Center announces book clubs for spring 2024

Study of Ethics in Society

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74500

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in August

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Chinese classes, global art classes and the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published weekly at  … music, then create your own Didgeridoo instrument and learn how to play with award-winning Australian singer and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47909

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… included a detailed written application, extensive site visits and interviews with youth, families and staff. WMU's … that help youth--particularly those in the child welfare system--mitigate or eliminate risk and promote healthy … people succeed and being able to learn from them about how we can better support students and make higher education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

Assessment in Action Day conference returns for fifth year

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… for fifth year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Registration is required for the conference luncheon. … faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants are invited to the fifth annual Assessment in Action Day conference, set … a plenary session that will help participants determine how robust their current assessments are and eight breakout …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14043

Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education

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… Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education Submitted by … in higher education leadership. This annual award is given to those who have distinguished themselves by providing … communities across West Michigan leading a W.K. Kellogg Foundation Racial Healing Planning Grant in her previous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963

WMU Sunseeker set for start of cross-country solar road race

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… Michigan University's Sunseeker solar racing team is one of 13 college teams to qualify for the 2012 American Solar Challenge … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. That event is open to the public and includes an opportunity for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1022

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

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… elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she barely … across the country. "This is the girl they said wasn't going to make it," says Trayshawna's mother, Nora Thomas . … Story "We're so excited because we're getting to see how our programs over the past five years or so have had a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303

Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000

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… VanSlambrouck, center, accepted the award on behalf of his team. He is pictured with Dr. Timothy Palmer, left, … the work being reported is so outstanding, the judges are going to have a difficult time sorting these projects into … in Education : Team members Keeton Bigham-Tsai , Keila Howard and Addi Sorensen To accommodate higher demand for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723

Anthropologist's research expertise showcased in 'Nova' documentary

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… Anthropologist's research expertise showcased in 'Nova' documentary … from the Upper Mustang region of Nepal as a member of the ongoing project featured in the PBS documentary. She joined …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37588

WMU launches new entrepreneurship opportunities for students

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… (not verified) on WMU's Schneider Hall KALAMAZOO—Adding to a growing number of entrepreneurial activities available … minor open to all students— will be available beginning this fall . "Our students are very entrepreneurial in nature. … The major provides students with the ability to understand how business ideas and companies develop and to possibly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15728