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Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks

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… for her Introduction to Public Relations class. "As a social worker, I feel I have an ethical obligation to make … that direction," adds Jennifer Klauth , an instructor for a Social Work Roles and Services course and manager of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257

Dunn answers White House summit invitation, travels to D.C.

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… ceremony. The day's activities will focus on building networks of colleges around such topics as promoting … of college graduates in STEM fields. Groundbreaking course work WMU's Dunn will be a panelist for one session that … will talk specifically about groundbreaking required course work that WMU has developed and made an integral part of its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20444

Upcoming art exhibit chronicles transcontinental travel

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… travel Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Nemire's work on exhibit Oct. 29 through Nov. 2. KALAMAZOO—An … be held during Art Hop from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2. The works in the exhibit reveal a journey that begins with an exploration of the physical and social space of Kalamazoo, Mich., and leads across the globe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2345

Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Brandon Youker, standing, works with student employees in the Evaluation Lab. … and enterprise hub. "The Evaluation Lab provides us with valuable insights into how effectively our programs are serving … entrepreneurs' needs." By prioritizing organizations with social justice missions and programs, the lab hopes to play …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and give international students the opportunity to practice social English. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … artists from across the country will offer beautiful artwork in Bronson Park. Free and open to the public.  Art Hop … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Afro-Modern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47029

WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant

College of Education and Human Development

… Education. The project, now called HIL 2.0, will continue work focusing on two major outcomes—developing a strong pool … the focus to the implementation of literacy and math plus social-emotional learning and development practices.  Each … by helping school teams (principals, teachers, and others) work together to increase the rate and degree of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… in race relations, criminology, juvenile delinquency and social psychology, he served as the Walker Institute's … and civil rights. Among the chief beneficiaries of his work are the 20,000 WMU students he has taught and the … to a wide variety of boards. His knowledge in the area of social justice led city officials to utilize his extensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

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… contribution to scientific progress and the ethical and social implications of her story. Dr. Jil Larson , WMU … panel are Dr. Linwood Cousins , director of the School of Social Work, who will talk about the anthropological and social

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… that drive to dance class in Detroit, Frances says all that work helped her feel at home on the Broadway stage. "I … made me feel like it was the place for me." Putting in the Work Francés performs in "The Wiz" at WMU in 2017. Francés, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

Student organization recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… and financial professionals; and foster lifelong ethical, social and public responsibilities. The recognition received … engagement. “The significance of earning gold status is valuable to a chapter,” says faculty advisor Amanda Remo, … to recruiters that these are excellent students who have worked hard toward their chosen profession. It also shows …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/beta-alpha-psi-2024