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WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of 20 universities joining a three-year institutional … backgrounds for them to aspire to be part of these fields going forward," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice … in STEM fields at four-year institutions. Other research shows when underrepresented students are taught by diverse …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director

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… WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hamilton … input from campus and community partners. She replaces Chris Harris-Wimsatt , who is leaving WMU to assume leadership … a statewide organization focused on increasing college-going rates and successful career transitions among …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37081

Campus office hours released for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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… Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 15. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … can be found at wmich.edu/mlk . Office closings apply to non-represented University employees. Many represented … to their management. MLK Day recess hours for WMU offices Listed below are hours for selected University offices and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44488

Building student success center of fall career fair lineup, including new health care job fair

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is connecting students and recent graduates who are pursuing … Life and Physical Science Job Fair. Primarily in person this year, fairs begin Wednesday, Sept. 21 , and wrap up with … in biomedical, environmental, health care, laboratory, pharmaceutical, research and sustainable brewing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69104

Prominent Japanese author visits campus

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… Prominent Japanese author visits campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ito KALAMAZOO--One of the foremost authors of contemporary … University. Hiromi Ito will talk about Buddhism and how it affects modern life at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/146

Professor wins prestigious Japanese literary prize for poetry

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… and literatures, was honored during a formal ceremony in Tokyo Feb. 17 as the 2017 winner of the prestigious Yomiuri … won the prize—comparable to America's Pulitzer Prize—for his book of Japanese-language poetry "Watashi no … in December, but it's sold well enough that it is already going into a second edition. While in Japan for the Yomiuri …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38292

Education, aviation jobs focus of public events in April

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… The Education Career Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 , while Aviation Outlook Day is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 7 . Both … Career Fair Job opportunities for educators will be showcased during the 29th annual Education Career Fair …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38960

Broncos 'bleed brown and gold' for Homecoming

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… Weekend 2012. Restaurants, retailers and other downtown Kalamazoo businesses will be vying Oct. 1-5 to become the champs of “Spirit Week,” creatively displaying WMU colors and emblems, flying WMU flags and offering special student discounts. Main events Friday, Oct. 5 Distinguished Alumni …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1777

Nominations sought for Excellence in Diversity Awards

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… in Diversity Awards . The awards recognize the accomplishments of employees, students and groups that contribute to diversity and inclusion through exemplary leadership. The … goals referenced in the WMU Diversity and Multiculturalism Action Plan. Those nominated should represent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/59

WSA offering two $1,000 scholarships

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… for students who can demonstrate support for students with disabilities. Applications for both scholarships are … for both scholarships must be enrolled full time this semester with plans to enroll full time for fall semester. The awards will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/182