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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

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… 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