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Chaucer scholar honored with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize

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… is the recipient of Western's Otto Gründler Book Prize for her biography of medieval poet Geoffrey Chaucer. … won Western Michigan University's Otto Gründler Book Prize for her biography of medieval poet Geoffrey Chaucer . Dr. … , professor of English literature at the University of Oxford, where she holds a Tutorial Fellowship at Jesus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64343

Virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to employers

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers will vie for candidates to fill full- and part-time jobs as well as … 29 . Candidates can  sign up for sessions  online . The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Day, which … Jennifer Palmatier or call (269) 387-2729. Marketing, Food/Sales Marketing Career Night, 3 to 6 p.m.  View event and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62621

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… shortage Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Even before COVID-19, school districts nationwide were battling a … by the Economic Policy Institute found that while demand for instructors is increasing at K-12 schools, the number of … Schools will develop a new pipeline to fill the dire need for quality instructors. Dr. Regena Fails Nelson , chair of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future

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… when we found manufacturing, I jumped into it. I wasn't struggling anymore; I was powering through like 18 credit hours … and connections she cultivated in the engineering program for helping to build a robust resume that set her apart from … to—really pushes us to get out of our shell and be prepared for these kinds of opportunities. I was well-prepared for

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66509

Martin Luther King Jr. remembered with virtual events, community read

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… Community College. All events are free. Visit the website for additional information. Schedule Thursday, Jan. 7 TRutH Talk: Racial … Day of Racial Healing. Those interested can register here . For accommodations and more information, contact Emily …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62609

Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race

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… episodes of  "What COVID Teaches Us," hosted by the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society , beginning Tuesday, Oct. … Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations and WMU Homer … Health care, hosted by Dr. Cheryl Dickson , associate dean for health equity and community affairs at WMed, with guests …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65962

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… to serve not just our country, but to also be part of a bigger system that is working on behalf of vulnerable … her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU. An advocate for refugee and foster children at the United States … becoming a lawyer was more a daydream than a realistic goal for a young girl. "My biological parents knew the community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Become familiar with Western's winter weather closure policy

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… . Area radio and television stations. WMU emergency information phone line at (269) 387-1001. The status of the … such as insulated walking shoes or boots with rubber soles, for best footing on icy walks. For more information on how to stay safe in wintry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66299

When it rains, it stalls: WMU team studies weather impacts on autonomous vehicle technology

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… A team at Western Michigan University is leading an effort to develop software that will keep systems running in … Research and Commercialization—MTRAC—Innovation Hub for Advanced Transportation. The grant will help bolster research for a new business venture they've launched through WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/60422

Healthy Minds Survey final step in Western’s JED Campus partnership

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… Mich.—With a goal of promoting student well-being first and foremost, Western Michigan University is reaching out to … Those who participate will be entered into a sweepstakes for $100 and $500 prizes. The survey marks one of the … climate surrounding mental health and expand resources for students. Those changes include: Promoting student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63480