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WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council

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… areas of research to expand the breadth of knowledge on the issue of adult literacy. “Western Michigan University has had a history of dedicating efforts to promote civic engagement in … educates the public about the needs of adults who struggle to read. One of our strategies is to build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279

Political economy of inequality examined during Sichel Series

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… Irene and Bernhard L. Schwartz Professor of Economic Analysis and director of the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at the New School of Social Research in New York. Her topic is "The Political Economy of Retirement Time Inequality in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42434

Brown University professor to kick off Ethics Center fall 2017 season

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… Baruch KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The belief that practicing medicine is an art will come into sharper focus when a Brown … in Society's fall 2017 lecture series. Dr. Jay Baruch , assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Warren Alpert … and Fear." Thursday, Oct 19: Dr. Kentaro Toyama, W.K. Kellogg Professor of Community Information, University of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42292

WMU to host watch party for football bowl announcements

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https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36760

WMU engineer receives ADVANCE proof of concept grant

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… , WMU professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, is among the five people who have received an ADVANCE Grant so far this spring. The grants provide an incentive for faculty … to advance their technologies toward commercialization. This funding program is administered by Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47498

Two WMU faculty engineers garner MEDC funding for early-stage work

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… across the state of Michigan. Atashbar won support for his Impact Sensor and Rigid-flex Readout Electronic System. … occurrence of potentially dangerous impacts. Ikonomov won his funding for his 3-D Metal Device and Process. The technology allows …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43887

Western launches food marketing focus within MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… food and consumer package goods marketing program is planning to offer new coursework as part of the WMU MBA, … enabling either in-person or online participation. “This focused offering within the MBA program will catapult … them the flexibility to complete courses from wherever this industry takes them,” says Zwanka. The flexibility is

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67144

Conference returns to Kalamazoo, grows offerings

Haworth College of Business

… Food Marketing Conference returns to Kalamazoo in 2023 and is bringing a new look and exciting new format. The … management program for the event March 15 and 16 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. Throughout the … including: Steve Cahillane , chairman and CEO, Kellogg Company Vivek Sankaran , CEO, Albertsons Mike Doss , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68718

Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements

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… effective Aug. 31, 2012 Dr. Richard R. MacDonald , assistant professor of sociology, 45 years, effective Dec. 31, … effective Dec. 31, 2012 The other retiring faculty member is Dr. G. Thomas Ray , associate professor of teaching, … 20 years, effective Dec. 31, 2012. Staff retirements Crista Boyle , assistant manager in Valley II Dining Service, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363

Grand opening reception set for the new Office for Sustainability

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… sustainability, will follow from 5 to 6 p.m. During this time, WMU Catering Services will also provide light … building a campus culture of sustainability, the University is only at the beginning of the journey.  “Endless … learning—lie before us.”  "It’s our hope that this new building—with its collaboration, research and studio …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2470