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Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year

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… Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Student Employment Administrators has chosen its Student Supervisor of the Year for the state of Michigan, and the … In that position, Curtis was an effective leader, assigning and allocating numerous tasks to student employees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573

WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim

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… said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd . "By lifting up an under-represented population—young people who have … college degree was within reach." Established in 2008 as a signature initiative of WMU, the Seita Scholars Program is a comprehensive support system that aims to increase successful outcomes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092

WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications

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… now at Oklahoma State University. The volume explores the significant role the Michigan Basin has played in … and from Wisconsin, Illinois, New York and Ohio. The triggering symposium, Kehew notes, was sponsored by the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition, which is made up of the geological surveys in each of the states. Since …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46965

Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab

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… opening of the Evaluation Lab, an innovative initiative designed to serve the Kalamazoo community while providing … learning The Evaluation Lab's inaugural group of student evaluators includes nine undergraduates and … evaluators meet with local organizations’ leaders, design surveys, analyze data, conduct interviews and focus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006

Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists

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… a senior crisis advisor for Amnesty International will team up with four Western Michigan University-connected panelists … as a fundraiser, it is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10. The discussion is part of the 2017 … countries on energy, political and security issues and has freelanced for several leading news publications. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… school. And also learned from a women's self help group that is actively working to develop eco-friendly … supports such as bathroom renovations and funds for free lunch for schools in low socioeconomic areas," says  … Facilities Management's director of architecture and design, adds "traveling to India literally colored my life …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers

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… the aid of researchers at the Developmental Services Group and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego to assist in the … was awarded in mid-August, so the study is in its start-up phase. Magura plans to post preliminary reports during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42896

University Theatre announces 2017-18 season

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… their newly acquired civil rights handed down by the Supreme Court outlawing segregation in eating establishments. … of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it's up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his … resurface with hilarious consequences. "Jesus Christ Superstar," April 6-15 The University Theatre is excited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42085

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the while … Dunlap took the field. Waldo told Dunlap the school would support the player if he chose to play, but Dunlap opted to … Athletic Hall of Fame, having been inducted in the first group of honorees in 1973. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41627

WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity

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… shows outside; when the sun goes down and the lights come up, it's really magical." The season kicks off Thursday, … that took several months. It meant that really, far more aggressively than we have done in the past, we examined show … 2021-22 lineup includes "Lys," "Into the Woods," "Sweat," "Significant Other" and "Next Stop, Broadway!" with Broadway …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65062