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Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty
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… Youth Conference Weekend Friday through Sunday, Feb. 22-24. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash … school- and college-age students from Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Satyarthi, who shared the 2014 Nobel … located in Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. A suggested donation of $15 per guest is requested. Tickets may …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51915
NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty
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… the Times into the Social Justice and Sustainability in India course they co-teach. Harrison and Palmer co-developed … out of its newsprint, and are carrying the baskets to India in December and will use them to collect materials … economy by 2020. But at the same time, she notes, India struggles with such challenges as poverty, hunger, toxic air …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449
Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'
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… in a virtual discussion by a nonprofit organization in India as part of a virtual study abroad experience. … culture to life and have helped us enjoy some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad: relationship building and … Human Rights and Identity in Curacao: Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. History and Cultural Immersion in Ghana: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298
Mindless Behavior and the OMG Girlz come to Miller Auditorium
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… and The Spice Girls, the OMG Girlz have been featured on BET's "The Tiny & Toya Show" and VH1's "T.I. & Tiny: The … around the country and was a featured artist on the 2012 BET College Tour. To learn more, visit their website . … Gauthier at bethany.gauthier@wmich.edu or (269) 387-2245. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14940
Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena
W Magazine
… Gopal came to America to further his education and forge a better life for his growing family. Singh has not only said … for me to start my life over,” he says. “So, I basically begged Dr. Azim Houshyar to let me take 25 credits in one … as Singh’s parents opened a school in the village in India where they were born that currently provides about 800 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128
Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025
Study of Ethics in Society
… are free and open to the public. On Sept. 24 , Dr. Angie Moe, professor in the Department of … This play offers a poignant look at one family’s struggle with the question: "When is it time for an elderly …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures
China's rise in spotlight during 2015-16 Sichel Series
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… institutions and China's security relations with India and South Asia, Russia, North Korea and Taiwan. He is … "Is there a Xi Jinping Model of Economic Reform?" Feb. 24 : Dr. Mary E. Lovely, professor of economics and the Melvin A Eggers Economics Faculty Scholar in the Maxwell School of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26945
Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work
College of Arts and Sciences
… projects are aimed at trying to figure out, ‘Is this a good bet? Should we pump lots of carbon dioxide into the … out during their lab sessions. “For me, the difference between authentic research and a typical lab activity is … WMU News online. Contact: Amelia Bodinaku November 12, 2024 …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350
Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout
University Libraries
… allow us to separate those services and give our users a better experience." Many Technology Lab services are … meet people and be creative, the lower level is your best bet." For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135
Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award
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… and Dee Sherwood , Western Michigan University's 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award honorees. The Distinguished … work focuses on video games—specifically the connection between violent media and behavior. In addition to teaching … Roosien , B.B.A.’24. Palmer created the Sustainability in India study abroad program, which challenges students to see …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching