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Travel Award Winners Announced for the 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies

International Congress on Medieval Studies

… session "Dress and Textiles (4): Clothing as Signifier of Social and Political Roles" Maryam Mirzaei , presenting …

https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress/news/2025/11/icms-2026-travel-awards

WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn

College of Aviation

… utilizing the aircraft for special programs. Captain Glenn works tirelessly for the betterment of the aviation … and multi-engine flight instructor, 135-charter pilot, and worked in aircraft sales. Most recently Captain Glenn … a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and advisor to OBAP, Glenn works with their ACE Academy, Solo Flight Academy, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/11/glenn

Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans

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… Seita Scholars Program and a statewide college network operates, has announced a new partnership and plans for … of the WMU center, its Seita program and the statewide network that grew out of the initiative remains the same—to … be led by Dr. Linda Schmidt , WMU assistant professor of social work. The statewide network, Fostering Success …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47347

Visiting scholar to discuss Iris Murdoch, moral growth

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… and are known for their sensitivity and introspection. Her work is directly relevant to cultivating capacities for … interests in moral psychology and virtue ethics, Snow is working on two books, one on hope and one on virtue ethics … and Happiness." Snow is author of the book "Virtue as Social Intelligence: An Empirically Grounded Theory." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4732

Future of long-term health care topic of public lecture

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… economics and applied econometrics. He is known for his work on nursing home quality of care, long-term care … health care report cards and the use of biomarkers in social science research. Norton earned his doctoral degree … for Employment Research and the Medical Humanities Workgroup of WMU. Contact: Mark Schwerin January 26, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/101

Campus MLK Day efforts recognized by national diversity magazine

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… community reflections and a commemorative walk--all with a social justice theme. "The HEED Award process consists of a … where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being accomplished every day across their campus." The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50211

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in August

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Come to this introductory program and receive a free workbook to help you learn some basic words in Mandarin … required; free. Monday, Aug. 20 Australian Didgeridoo workshop —2 to 3 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public Library … required. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Cultivating an Inclusive Work Environment —9:15 to 11:45 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47909

Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary

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… her retirement. Dr. Ruth Kaarlela A veteran teacher and social worker, Kaarlela came to WMU to help establish a College of … for emotionally disturbed children, and supervisor of social workers and students at the University of Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979

Business fraternity receives multiple recognition awards for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… “This is a great honor for us, and it displays the hard work every student put in. Despite the challenges the … activities are strategically planned to offer students networking opportunities and inside exposure to multiple … fraternity’s pillars focused on professional, service and social development. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66169

University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates

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… Campus Hooding and Pinning Ceremony for the School of Social Work will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 , in the … Center's East Ballroom. This event is for main campus social work graduates only. Grand Rapids and Southwest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52659