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Alfred K. Ho obituary

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… in 1967 and retired in 1989 after 22 years of service to the University. In addition to teaching, he served stints as chairman of the Committee on Asian Studies and assistant to the dean of international education and programs. Born in Beijing, Ho was an expert on Far Eastern economies and wrote four books on the region as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15847

Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play

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… Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book … Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A unique collaboration meant to catalyze conversation on racial biases will take place at … circles discussing bestselling author Ibram Kendi's book, "How to be an Antiracist," a visit and discussions with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591

WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision

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… WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Kim Dr. … Dr. Wiebold Dr. Emerson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four recent grants totaling $3.7 million have been awarded to the Western … over the next five years." The training grants will have far-reaching effects, Leja says. Students come from across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138

Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… As a fellow, Kurth will have the unique opportunity to focus on his research for two years without other administrative … diverse fields of study.  “My research aims to understand how emotions like anger, disgust, anxiety and compassion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140

WMU named one of five best U.S. campuses for electric cars

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… electric cars Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of a charging station at WMU. KALAMAZOO—For students who have an electric car and are going to college, there are few better places in the United … Vehicle friendly" colleges. WMU placed fourth on the list released in September of Transport Evolved , a news site …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19402

Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at Western

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… Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at Western Submitted by Erin … "We're super excited for the event, and we're hoping it's going to be something really huge and something that … Grito celebration, which includes music, food, a fashion show and more. Details are still in the works, but the event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72724

Flexing your skills in the MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Communicating with C-suite executives is a regular part of Douglas Johnson’s day-to-day work. The Western Michigan University MBA student and … Strategy course the most. “I love the comprehensive view of how businesses must operate across many sites and sometimes …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/flexing-skills-mba-douglas-johnson

Coming year will fundamentally change WMU, Dunn says

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… speaks at the Oct. 4 Academic Convocation. KALAMAZOO—By this time next year, Western Michigan University will be an … changed organization," WMU President John M. Dunn told a campus audience during his annual State of the … In addition, he explored campus enrollment trends and how they impact allocation of resources. "The State of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10097

Info sessions on new master's program in Grand Rapids

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… and Performance KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University is offering a new educational opportunity for working adults to become leaders in the areas of organizational learning … followed by a presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. Explaining how the program can enhance careers in business, government, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/818

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes

College of Education and Human Development

… corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes Submitted by Chris Hybels on Vanessa Hills KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pizza parties are a common strategy used by organizations to increase employee retention, but are they effective? This … initial comments or posts were genuine questions, asking how employees can be rewarded. And frequently, the answer to

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148