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Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

News

… in the outside community," a faculty member who has worked with her wrote. "This she has done consistently through 32 … efforts to create a Latino studies program and Native American–indigenous peoples program at WMU.  In addition, she has … Brothers/Big Sisters, and presided over the Hispanic American Council. Her state and national contributions have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55329

New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar

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… for the WMU project that is expected to cost $20 million, with $15 million from the state and the balance raised by … "We offer an educational experience few other schools can replicate, and our growth has only been impeded by the … more than 870 students, to continue to turn out much-needed young professionals. The renovation and 67,000-square-foot …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902

Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

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… contemporaries that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Western Michigan University students are … campus in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for the 2014 fair, which is free … Education, 97 percent of respondents agreed that candidates with international study or work experience will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18864

WMU, K College grant to bolster Asian language and culture classes

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… also will develop more study abroad programs, internships with local cultural organizations and other opportunities … of faculty at both institutions. Dr. Alexander M. Cannon , WMU assistant professor of music history and … most of them residing around Grand Rapids. "Many of our young people can't communicate with their elders due to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39247

WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award

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… at the 2016 ABA annual meeting. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The American Bar Association has awarded its top accolade to Western … for its annual meeting in August, the ABA honored Archer with the 2016 ABA Medal for his lifetime of achievement. … mayor of Detroit, chairman of his firm and the first African-American president of the ABA. Introducing Archer during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568

WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences

Theatre

… Rafferty . The story follows Jeremy Thatcher, who is struggling to survive bullies, crushes and sixth-grade art … projection effects. WMU theatre students have been working with South African guest artist in residence Jason Potgieter , who is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300

U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening

Haworth College of Business

… The financial planning industry has a couple of significant issues facing its future—a shortage of qualified … color. Those are areas where the center will have a significant impact through student outreach. "Through research, we … to personal finance and financial health in the region, with the goal of one day becoming a national model. "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50872

WMU unveils its results from national campus climate survey

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… students' perceptions, behaviors, attitudes and experiences with regards to sexual violence during the academic year. … The EAB survey is similar to national surveys by the American Association of Universities widely reported over the … at the University level, of those reports. That data can be found on WMU's Sexual Misconduct Policy website …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36597

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute slates January Thaw event

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… Courses Flower Arranging. Genetics and Health. Finding Your Family in a University Library. Adventures in … and Death: A Guide to Planning Funerals and Living Well. Can Jesus and Darwin Live in the Same Neighborhood? Basic … Auburn, Indiana, June 3. Trips are offered in cooperation with the AAA Travel Agency out of Omaha, Nebraska. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20891

China's economy, agricultural system on tap as topic of Sichel Series

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… under compulsory collectivization in the past and its struggling urbanization right now as a result of its compulsory … to the situation: return the exit rights to farmers so they can make their own decision whether they should stay within the current land system or leave it with their own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31053