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CHHS names Dr. Betty Dennis as director of new diversity office
College of Health and Human Services
… CHHS names Dr. Betty Dennis as director of new diversity office Submitted by Joel Krauss on In January, the College of Health … its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion , naming Dr. Betty Dennis as the college's first Director of Diversity, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62686
Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue'
W Magazine
… of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jane Kozhevnikova plays the piano … rose in the mouth. Most of my pieces are not meant to be danced to,” says the graduate student. Inspired by Astor … from Western. "Tango Avenue" is available on a number of streaming services. (Credit: Mikhail Fomin) “Tango …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63905
Western's Carbon Neutrality Committee turning up the heat on climate commitments
News
… Western's Carbon Neutrality Committee turning up the heat on climate commitments Submitted … role, and it's our responsibility in higher education to be the kind of leader to address this issue head-on. We can … emergence of COVID-19 has illuminated an intersectionality between the pandemic and the climate crisis. "We're in this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63977
Western leads NSF-funded, multi-university research into ancient rocks
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… NSF-funded, multi-university research into ancient rocks Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Stephen Kaczmarek KALAMAZOO, … University is leading efforts at multiple universities to better understand the composition of ancient rocks, … of Michigan and Grand Valley State University have been awarded a three-year, $420,830 grant from the U.S. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65485
Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition
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… Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … jazz studies students and their instructors are upbeat after again earning multiple wins in DownBeat …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47375
Global and Languages Community provides new student housing option
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Languages Community provides new student housing option Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—International and domestic Western Michigan University students will be brought together in a globally engaged living experience … the new housing opportunity, which includes suite-style rooms with a newly remodeled, fully functional kitchen and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47388
Western Weekend RSO Fair: Find new friends, win prizes
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… Western Weekend RSO Fair: Find new friends, win prizes Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The first in-person opportunity in the last two years … by heading to the info booth at the fair. Winners must be present during the drawing at the talent showcase. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67515
Electrical engineering student finds the artistry in problem solving
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… student finds the artistry in problem solving Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Senior Tessa Biondo pursuing … time at ZF, I have worked on tasks such as programming, labeling, and testing parts to be sent to other departments or plants,” explains Biondo. “I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73469
Learner support program self-study reports available for review
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… support program self-study reports available for review Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … cycle. Starting Jan. 19 , the LSPRP Observation Team began a peer review of the self-study reports submitted from … review were the culmination of Phase I of this cycle, which began July 15, 2016, and ended in December. LSPRP's second …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37849
Dr. D'Jaris Coles-White awarded Presidential Innovation Professorship
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… awarded Presidential Innovation Professorship Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. D'Jaris … to advance her work and advance our knowledge of how to better identify and treat childhood language disorders." … teaching, creative scholarship and research at Western and beyond. "She is known for her strong relationships with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65852