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Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive

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… of their forms so far. To be included in a special thank-you drawing for up to $30,000 applied to a car of choice … | Oct. 13, 2017 WMU United Way launches 2017 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive | Oct. 2, 2017 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489

Some 3,000 medievalists from dozens of nations to gather at WMU

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… among the demonstrations and discuss the technologies with the presenters. Roundtable discussions on 'Medieval … Nederman will examine how the early history of toleration can shed light on the limitations of classic liberalism as … conference in his desire to create a venue "where a bright young scholar could be heard." Sommerfeldt's egalitarian …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23536

WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition

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… been named to the No. 3 spot nationally in the 2015 American Prize competition's college/university orchestra … of music. The WMU group placed third in its division, with the Baylor University Symphonic Orchestra capturing … that place or win the American Prize, get a lot of bragging rights," he says. Competition results are based on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29479

Generational differences in the workplace next topic in community speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… differences in the workplace at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins 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/2017/10/43512

WMU researchers creating national database of religious response to COVID-19

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… A priest delivers Easter Sunday mass via livestream with photos of parishioners in pews in South Orange, New … religion, who is leading the project alongside Dr. Diane Riggs , a faculty specialist. "(Teaching) modules will serve … the materials to teach about religion and COVID-19, we can aid society in critically thinking about this point in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60002

Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies

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… effect at the start of the fall 2020 semester. It comes with a more focused set of educational intents, learning … showing the program model and student learning outcomes with assessment rubrics was recently added there. A user … planned course offerings so an essential studies committee can review the courses during the spring semester. Elliott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48731

Ethics lectures topics range from loving strangers to AI policy

Study of Ethics in Society

… in Society has launched its spring semester lecture series, with all events being free and open to the public The lecture series begins today , Friday, Feb. 2, with two talks hosted by the Department of Philosophy as … “ Nature’s Best Hope,” covers simple steps that everyone can make to reverse declining biodiversity. The WMU Climate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74557

Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness

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… movement stimulates the nervous system, does exercise make you smarter? Will studying the mathematical theories behind the game of tic-tac-toe give you a better chance of winning? Why and what cause … WMU professor of physics and one of the speakers, to engage young people and the community in exciting research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55183

WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development Submitted by Raine Kuch on These and other … and solutions related to sustainable development for African nations.  The group will be making their presentations … Conference on African Development is held biennially, with the location alternating between WMU and Ethiopia. Its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48263

Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event

College of Education and Human Development

… certified to teach in the state. This test ensures teachers can demonstrate the necessary professional readiness and … a lot said they didn't feel prepared. So I started working with her to develop a study night for students, like myself, … education student. "I liked that Whitney prepared us with different questions from all the contents; ELA, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75245