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Renowned public education expert to speak on campus

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… about her plan to preserve and improve the country's public schools during a free lecture on the campus of Western Michigan University. Update: This event has been … Privatization Movement and the Danger to America's Public Schools," and her previous book, "The Death and Life of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45725

Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life

W Magazine

… Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life Submitted by Erin Flynn on Business alumna … Karen Feller Baldwin pauses with emotion when she speaks of her experience as a WMU summer orientation leader. The … as they passed through the program continued during the school year and had a profound impact on the human resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57384

Columbia University scholar, author to give humanities talk

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… (not verified) on Hermann KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The powers of creative writing to build empathy will come into focus in … and novelist visits Western Michigan University as part of the University Center for the Humanities 2015-16 Speaker … of Health and Human Services and the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. For more information , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27275

Political theorist links inequality, citizenship, education's promise

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… will discuss her views on promoting equality through schooling when she speaks at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12 , at Western Michigan University. Dr. Danielle Allen , a professor in Harvard's Department of Government and its Graduate School of Education, will discuss "Inequality, Citizenship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46165

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… Rocket Lab) His team operates in the space systems group of the company, designing satellite buses and components for … older, his curiosity for constructing led him to the high school FIRST robotics team and eventually to Western’s … of the reasons I wanted to go to Western over a ‘big name’ school is the engineering program, which is less theoretical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Greek Festival features Sugar Ray, Locash Cowboys

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… will perform at 10 p.m. Saturday. The festival also will offer more traditional Greek entertainment during the day, … by Greek dancers and belly dancers, as well as a slew of authentic Greek food and beverages. This year, the West Michigan School of Middle Eastern Dance also will be featured. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15844

New head football coach announced

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Fleck KALAMAZOO—The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics introduced the new head coach of Western Michigan University's football program during a … led in receiving yards in both 2001 and 2003; owns the school record for punt returns with 87; and ranks second in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3711

WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world

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… graduate missing out on information or experiences because of the obstacles of distance learning,” says Molly Sell , a … in a virtual education job fair featuring more than 200 school districts from across the country. WMU's CSES team … are building "power skills" to position themselves as valuable assets for companies looking to weather the storm. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795

Walker Institute to kick off community forums with Michael Moore talk

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… Walker Institute to kick off community forums with Michael Moore talk Submitted by … sponsored by WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, in collaboration with the Lee Honors College, School of Communication and other entities at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31123

Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece

Haworth College of Business

… marketing. It was an unexpected move back to her hometown of Muskegon, Michigan, that inspired her to find what was … is pleased with how naturally she’s adapted to being in school again. “I’ve been surprised by how much I’ve … connections, both business and personal, are extremely valuable as a support and resource that will go beyond just the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74252