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Check out WMU’s latest Human Library event Feb. 12

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… is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 4-6:30 p.m. on Waldo Library’s first floor. The intention is for people to … then discuss their findings with their classmate to explore how that research does or doesn’t individually align. For … in case conversations become too heated, traumatic or triggering. Last year’s event offered 16 books. This year, with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57540

Grants to WMU approach $3 million mark in November, December

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… phospholipids and oxidized fatty acids, which have been shown to initiate inflammation and eventual lesion formation … Association to Dr. James A. Henry , professor of social work and co-founder and project director for the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22463

Arts and sciences college announces three appointments

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… a bachelor's degree from Smith College, and a master's and doctoral degree from Oregon State University. Charles … instructional change in higher education. Much of this work is aimed at improving the slow incorporation of … degree from Macalester College, and a master's and doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota. Susan Pozo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40453

Laura G. Manis obituary

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… In addition, she co-established a popular career-search workshop at the center as well as conducted assertiveness workshops for the organization. Manis also was active with … Work. Prior to coming to WMU, she was personnel director at Doctors Hospital in New York City, an aptitude tester and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45875

Doris 'Dori' A. Rey obituary

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Doris 'Dori' A. Rey obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … and Recreation. The administrative secretary initially worked in the Graduate College. Eight years later, she … of Education and Professional Development. She handled work related to WMU's master's program in reading, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45487

WMU food marketing students strike gold at national case competition

Haworth College of Business

… and their dedication in preparing for the competition shows the work ethic and devotion to the industry that are hallmarks … our hard work had paid off,” says Rice. “We were able to show everyone at the National Grocers Association Conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38530

Board of Trustees to consider four-year contract with AFSCME during special meeting

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… . The local union chapter, which represents 301 members who work in building maintenance and custodial capacities, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66228

WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director

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… seven years," says Dr. Yvonne Unrau , professor of social work and director of the Center for Fostering Success. "We … were once in the Michigan foster care system before being adopted by a family member," she says. "But I've always acted on my compassion to help young adults at risk. When working as a financial analyst for the Division of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37081

Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research

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… positions at WMU, she also has served as a mentor to postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students and … after completing a two-year Camille and Henry Dreyfus postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. She earned … associate dean of arts and sciences since February 2015, working with department chairs on budget and enrollment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36867

Rachel Kushner's Frostic Reading Series appearance rescheduled

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… to travel difficulties. Rachel Kushner will read from her works at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 , in the Little Theatre. … Award nominations, Kushner is the recipient of a 2013 Guggenheim Fellowship. Her fiction and essays appear regularly … It was a winner of the California Book Award. Her latest work, "The Flamethrowers," was a finalist for the 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13354