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Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom
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… by Deanne Puca on Dr. David Rudge KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An innovative and recognized educator, Western Michigan University’s … philosophy of science, particularly evolutionary biology, can be used to inform the teaching of science. He served as … and helpful teaching style, adds Peng Dai, a WMU Ph.D. candidate who worked as a graduate research assistant with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645
Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills
College of Education and Human Development
… Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills Submitted by Chris Hybels on TRIO FESP … yourself and that often you will not know what you can truly accomplish until you at least try. You may truly …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574
Business of beer on tap for next Entrepreneurship Forum event
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… Forum event Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Rene and Matt Greff KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Matt and Rene Greff, founders of … with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at … Bangalore helping their new partner open India's first American-style craft brewery. Arbor Brewing Company boasts dozens …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20145
Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics
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… workers face during a public health crisis, the moral obligation to accept the legitimacy of democracy and addressing … See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City" (2019) by Dr. Mona Hana-Attisha , discussion led … Santiago-Valles , associate professor emeritus of Africana studies, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261
Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century
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… Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century Submitted by Anonymous (not … and "Why Write?" directly addresses the human goods that can be obtained through intellectual pursuits. His … Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at MIT, 7 p.m., 2452 Knauss Hall, "Kindling of a Flame: Analogies to Light …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42622
Annual festival brings 900 high school singers to campus
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… successful high school choral festivals in the United States will be held on the campus of Western Michigan … "Amor de mi alma," Steve Zegree's arrangement of "More I Cannot Wish You" from "Guys and Dolls," and Dan Forrest's … Biographical information and a photograph of Ehly can be found on the festival's website at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45345
WMU pilots 'Go West' to compete in decades-old women's air race
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… Mich.—A pair of Western Michigan University women aviation students headed west June 8 to compete in the 2014 Air … Entrants fly under visual flight rules during daylight hours and all fly fixed-wing aircraft. Since many types of … winner. A map of the race route and additional information can be found at airraceclassic.org . Howerton and Karsten …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16438
First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan
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… trends in Southwest Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on Data collected over the past century indicates a high … pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean, also has a significant impact on snowfall in Michigan." The warm phase of ENSO … variability of snowfall in Michigan's lower peninsula can be read in the journal Frontiers in Water. F or more WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178
Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history
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… Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history Submitted by Erin Flynn … Hill Gang. Public Enemy. Eminem. Their music defined a generation. Throughout the month of February—in celebration of … like MC Sha-Rock —hip-hop's first female emcee. Tickets can be purchased separately for $5 per movie, or a VIP …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57599
WMU launches supply chain academies in new tech center
Haworth College of Business
… Bronco Force and Urban Alliance—two local organizations devoted to transforming individuals, companies and … needed supply chain management industry support and training for unemployed and underemployed residents in the … environment where select Urban Alliance Momentum graduates can work. It would also provide an opportunity for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41478