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Stanford business prof to speak as part of Sichel Lecture Series

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… in the Stanford University Graduate School of Business with a courtesy appointment as professor of economics, will … applies theories of dynamic choice behavior to economics with a wide variety of applications, including human … for Employment Research. The lectures are formatted with the general public in mind. This year's series is being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13676

Marketing professor honored by University for excellence in teaching

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… Ann Veeck KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Ann Veeck will be presented with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching … for academic affairs. "Identifying ways to connect with, inspire and spark genuine interest in learning in our … contributor in the department, "working collaboratively with peers and students on important published research. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68940

Diversity, sexual orientation and gender identity celebrated at downtown festival

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… annual Kalamazoo Pride begins at 6 p.m. Friday, June 9, with DJ Dazzleship, the "Miss/Mister Kalamazoo Pride 2017" … band. Performances on Saturday, June 10, kick off at 2 p.m. with DJ Dazzleship, and then local duo Pariah will come to … finalist from season eight of American Idol, and R&B/reggae fusion artist Diana King, best known for her song "Shy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40068

Vandiver honored for research relating to ethnic minorities

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… to ethnic minority populations. Vandiver was presented with the award at the APA Convention Aug. 3-6 in Washington, … primary focus of Vandiver's research is on cultural issues, with a specific emphasis on skill development, black racial … by Division 45 scholars. Vandiver worked extensively with Cross, who is regarded as the initial racial identity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41682

Bernardine Lacey named a 'Living Legend' by nursing association

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… Bernardine M. Lacey Endowed Chair, was created in her honor with the help of a $1.5 million anonymous donation in 1998. Lacey is credited with starting the movement to include care of the … Legends were Kathleen Dracup , an educator and researcher with almost 50 years of experience in cardiovascular nursing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19655

Business students take third in project management competition

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… of Higher Education in Michigan," tasked participants with applying their knowledge of the international standard, … systems major and member of the third place team, agrees with Chen about the group dynamics. "Everyone in the team … Plasticwala. "There were some obstacles, as there often are within projects, but the project manager and team members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23450

Japanese author to visit WMU as visiting scholar, give reading

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… Kanoko." A book signing will follow her presentation, with books available for purchase. Itō has more than a dozen … onto the page. Since the 1980s, Itō had been fascinated with Native American poetry, which she first read in … She started making regular, extended trips to America with her children, before eventually settling in 1997 in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18686

CommUniverCity weekend will feature inauguration of WMU president

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… to be set. The inaugural celebration on Friday will begin with the formal Miller Auditorium event expected to attract … the Miller ceremony, the celebration will continue with additional celebratory events still in the planning … presidential inaugurations in the United States originated with the nation's nine colonial colleges in the 17th century …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40663

Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge

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… the system. Ayman Ragab Ahmed Hamdallah of Egypt tied with McFall for second place with a "trash-gun."  "The challenge produced ideas that were … monitoring the site for any future challenges that align with his skill set. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52875

Multimedia arts technology student's success amplified by 'instrumental' Western instructors

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… that," says Wolfe, of Okemos, Michigan, who will graduate with a degree in multimedia arts technology in spring 2022. … like I just wanted to play guitar; I could have done that with a guitar performance degree or something like that. I … better," says Wolfe, who also credits Drs. Christopher Biggs and Carter Rice for helping him develop the audio and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66644