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Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race
News
… correspondent for The Atlantic, famous blogger and author of two critically acclaimed books, will speak at 8 p.m. … as other young black boys. But Coates had the distinction of having a strong-willed, race-conscious father who would … world by Time magazine, is Journalist-in-Residence at the School of Journalism at City University of New York and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27835
WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor
Student Affairs
… Drama in New York City. Glen Dillon, assistant director of student media, and WIDR staff earned nine total … material competed with over 3,000 entries from 100 schools at the annual conference, which brings together college and high school media groups from across the globe. "IBS is an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005
Helmet sensor technology business created by WMU team honored for innovation
News
… Mich.—A company started by a Western Michigan University professor and his students is receiving statewide recognition. SafeSense Technologies LLC was one of just 12 companies named a 2019 SmartZone Best Small … a ruling came out to limit the number of hits high school football players can get at practice. But what type …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53495
German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk
News
… German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk … this month at Western Michigan University, a professor from Germany will examine the ethical problems that … by the Haenicke Institute for Global Education and the School of Communication. Upcoming presentations Dates, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18463
Willow Martin: Finding your balance
Haworth College of Business
… But this year’s trip was anything but typical. Near the end of Western Michigan University’s spring break, Martin’s … said they were ready to come home. Connecting with her professors beforehand, the senior human resource management … person in the world. Having this type of balance between school and family requires you to communicate effectively. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744
Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive
News
… Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive … in a pool at Kalamazoo's YMCA. Dr. Carolyn J. Harris , professor and undergraduate advisor in the Department of … Politécnico in Toledo, Spain; and Bryan Junior-Senior High School in Omaha, Nebraska. She received a bachelor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18987
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director
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… May 1 . Woolfork-Barnes brings more than 30 years of experience in leading various student-focused programs at … with OLLI at WMU, most recently serving as the director of the Office of Student Transitions at WMU. "We're excited … motivations for education and learning than the high school and college students I've worked with for most of my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789
Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies
News
… Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies Submitted by … Curtis-Smith joined the faculty in 1968 as an assistant professor after earning both bachelor's and master's degrees … 43 years later in 2011 but remained involved with the WMU School of Music as an instructor and Composer in Residence. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619
Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change
News
… is giving students a platform to take action on one of the most important issues to young people today: climate … a child, and it’s only becoming more severe. I think a lot of students have it on their minds," says Meg Baldry , a … levels," says Dr. Steve Bertman , professor in the School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224
From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning
College of Education and Human Development
… pigs. During Dr. Meredith Reinhart’s teaching elementary school science class, they were introduced to hissing cockroaches and horn worms. “Today was more of an exploratory lesson and sharing my experiences working … candidates to excel as teachers in today’s mosaic of schools and classrooms. Western graduates can be eligible …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263