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Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … The volunteer teams are from WMU's celebrated integrated supply management program, which is ranked 12th in the … best practices in lean systems to the projects, with the goals of eliminating waste, reducing expenditures, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

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… zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … this fall by Western Michigan University's We Talk group are aimed at fostering a campus culture of responsible … read of Jonathan Haidt's book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion." Visit the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091

Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans

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… University's Center for Fostering Success, the organizational structure under which the University's award-winning … network that works to expand collegiate, campus-based support programs. The decision to recast the organizational … of The New Foster Care, to ensure continuation of the ongoing efforts," says Unrau, "We will be working with her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47347

Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

College of Arts and Sciences

… Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Submitted by … research journey. Dr. Ashley Atkins The fellowship, which supports research, education, preservation and public … Whenever I have an exchange where someone is able to open up, I feel like I am on the right track. It’s a very special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75178

New bachelor's degree with high-tech music spin offered

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… in fall 2014. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University educators have created a new degree to better meet the high-tech … says Campos, who worked closely with Dr. Christopher Biggs , assistant professor of music, to put the new major … the area they're most interested in as they work their way up through the program," Biggs says. Students will top their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15748

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in April Submitted by Korey Force on WMU's International Festival includes cultural displays, foods and … by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for weekly update   WMU International Festival The music, … Amuedo-Dorantes, professor and chair of economics at San Diego State University. Free and open to the public. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38968

A full 91 percent of WMU grads find success within three months

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—New postgraduate success data for Western Michigan University graduates … State and across the world," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "I am proud of our staff for using the data in this … by college and major. A prospective student could look up environmental and sustainability studies, for instance, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44397

Interim campuswide policy on sexual misconduct now in effect

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… interim policy designed to ensure a seamless reporting and support experience for members of the campus community who … WMU Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Interim Policy and … of employees falling into the "responsible employee" category of people who must report wrongdoing. Previous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21036

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

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… philosopher Laozi wisely advised his contemporaries that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. … in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for the 2014 fair, which is free and … Study Abroad program, a WMU endowment that offers grants of up to $10,000 to students who study a foreign language …

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

WMU Board approves 2016-17 operating budget of $397 million

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… WMU Board approves 2016-17 operating budget of $397 million Submitted by Anonymous (not … for base funding from the state. That amount is up $3.1 million—or 3 percent—compared to last year's support … in 2016-17. The increases, which include amounts negotiated with collective bargaining groups as well as raises …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33315