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Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board

College of Education and Human Development

… member of the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision's (ACES) governing council. She will be serving … premier organization dedicated to quality education and supervision of counselors in all work settings. ACES members … because people have their own associated bias and micro-aggressions from their upbringing about how they interact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71872

Experienced administrator named Title IX compliance director

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… Crawford , a director of human resources at WMU, will take up the new post Tuesday, Dec. 1 . The position at WMU is specifically designed to lead and assist the University's senior officials … Resources certification and is Certified in Instructional Design and Training Marketing. For more news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28359

WMU jazz students roll a lucky 'seven' in this year's DownBeat Awards

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University jazz students came up big in DownBeat's 38th Annual Student Music Awards, … Jasperse, professor. Out of State , Small Vocal Jazz Group, Undergraduate College Winner, Greg Jasperse, professor. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23720

WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 19 . The theme of this year’s campaign is … well as an opportunity to give back," Montgomery told a group of campus campaign volunteers. "We will work to continue … 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008-5202. Any new, undesignated gift of at least $50 automatically enters a person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984

Additional shows added to Miller Auditorium's 2015-16 season

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… art center concert will feature their ultimate mash-up of classical music and pop, demonstrating why The Piano … You Can Sing, We Can Swing Better!" These talented vocal groups bring the energy as they put a retro spin on favorite … and feature discounted tickets and priority access to upcoming shows and events. Subscribers also receive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23570

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… at the National Science Foundation is specifically to support low-income but academically talented students in STEM … investigator on the grant, who aims to offer more support for transfer students at Western. "We have a lot of … all of these freshman orientation things, but when you show up in January as a sophomore or as a junior, there just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Gilman Scholarship allows criminal justice major to study abroad

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… selected to receive the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study … peace." Assistance provided by WMU Dudley was advised and supported in applying for the Gilman Scholarship by Ann Ganz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20824

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… calligraphy, was born and raised in Beijing. Growing up in a traditional Chinese family, she learned to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20673

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… “We’ve seen 3D maps in the past that were beautifully designed, but that were missing the function for people who … the Office of Information Technology. “This project ended up being a great fit, so we took it on.” Sales student Leah … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

International Student and Scholar Services

… and teamwork, Saiful Andree and her peers are helping design a water system for the San Antonio de Upa community in Nicaragua—despite being unable to travel to … water to a lower elevation. This will ensure water flows freely, even during the dry season, and becomes more …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2