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College of Arts and Sciences honors 15 alumni at 2022 Alumni Achievement Awards

College of Arts and Sciences

… engage. "These 15 remarkable graduates have made significant contributions to their organizations and communities … for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies) Dr. Peggy Vandenberg (Department of Philosophy) Dr. Elias Garratt … area and state legislators, including State Sen. Sean McCann , State Rep. Julie M. Rogers , State Rep. Christine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69545

Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… at the corner of Fort and Bond streets in Niles. Attendees can meet WMU archaeologists working at the archaeological … that facilitated the fur trade between Native Americans and the French, and took on the roles of garrison and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53848

Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice

Study of Ethics in Society

… discussions of " Well-Being as Value Fulfillment: How We Can Help Each Other to Live Well " by Valerie Tiberius . The … Santiago-Valles , associate professor emeritus of Africana studies, will lead discussions of " Wars and Capital" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66775

Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at $60,000 each … interviewed as finalists for the Medallion Scholarship, with 20 ultimately being selected to receive the honor. In … development. She also interned as a political writer at You Go Girl, a female-run online publication that features …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899

Exercise science grad represents WMU on international rugby stage

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… by Erin Flynn on Ivan Delgado, wearing sunglasses, played with the National Collegiate Rugby All-American team for a series of matches in France. (Courtesy: … of why someone should come to Western and play club sports. You don't have to be a Division I athlete or play a varsity …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/excercise-science-grad-international-rugby-star

Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A young faculty member who already is becoming known … families is unmatched." Protacio has been making significant contributions to her field most recently as the … Award | Sept. 4, 2018 Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards | Sept. 4, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Institute for Near East Politics. Tickets are free with a Bronco Card; $10 general admission. Open to the … be given by Yang Liu, assistant research fellow and PhD candidate at the Institute of Urban Studies at Sichuan … Join CELCIS students as they learn to play U.S. American card and board games, chat with friends, hang out and …

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

New class of Medallion Scholars inducted into elite group

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… Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming first-time freshman. Valued at … interviewed as finalists for the Medallion Scholarship, with 22 ultimately being selected to receive the honor. In … an excellence in agriculture award from the Grow Detroit Youth Program, a leadership award from Oakland University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/54831

USWNT's equal pay fight echoes challenges of female sports pioneers

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… by Erin Flynn on Borish KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In 1920, American women made a splash on the Olympic stage and at the … headlines after winning its second consecutive World Cup, with a 2-0 route of the Netherlands in the championship game … and dedicated athletic facilities for female athletes. Many young women who grew up with those expanded athletic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54379

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… conversation circle to discuss social and local topics with students learning English. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … weekly update April 2018 opportunities Monday, April 2 African American and African studies open house —11:30 a.m. to … by creating an experience that’s more about the memories you make than your mile per minute, we made running feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45682