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WMU to launch intercultural and anthropological studies institute
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… and engage in intercultural activities. The Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies officially … The institute also may serve as an administrative home for future intercultural programs in areas such as … aligns with our mission to ignite and sustain a passion for learning and discovery, while also preparing students to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47728
Co-curricular business program receives innovation award
Haworth College of Business
… Deans Association. Danielle Field , program manager for the Haworth College of Business Student Professional … also known as SPuRS, was awarded second place and $750 for her work in establishing the program, which provides a framework for business students to explore and develop career skills. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42856
Sustainability internship program seeks applicants
Sustainability
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability is accepting applications through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, for the fall 2018 WeSustain Internship Program, which runs … is a semester-long, paid, discovery-driven opportunity for students to gain practical experience with on- and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44693
Humanities talks explore 'Truth'
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… idea of truth will be explored during the University Center for the Humanities 2018-19 speaker series "Truth." Seven … an honest dialogue about the impact of racism and the struggle for social justice in America. That evening, Dr. Marion …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48836
Gymnastics posts second highest GPA in the nation
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… on WMU gymnastics team members have finished in the top 10 for GPA nationally the past seven years. KALAMAZOO, … the second-highest grade point average in the nation for the 2017-18 academic year, according to the Women's … Penny Jernigan . "I am especially proud of these 14 women for their commitment to our standards of excellence. As a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48180
Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships
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… Michigan—In elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she … in Boston, an honor offered to a select group of top-performing students across the country. "This is the girl they … didn't always live up to it. So, I had some people from Upward Bound and Western Michigan University reach out and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303
WMU to break ground on economic-development engine
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… of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The grant will help pay for site development in the form of roads and utilities. WMU Business Technology and … partnerships, says Bob Miller , associate vice president for community outreach. It also will support research, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50722
WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination
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… & Prose has made the longlist of books being considered for the National Book Award for Fiction. The book, "Barren Island," is by Carol Zoref . … retelling of her remarkable family's life on the rank, forsaken sand bar of Barren Shoal, immersing the reader in a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42994
Success@WMU initiative seeking students to serve as peer mentors
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… motivated, supportive students to serve as peer mentors for its new Success @ WMU initiative. Positions pay $10.25 an hour for five to 12 hours per week. The application deadline is … to nominate students they feel would be positive guides for new students. All nominees will receive an email …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45735
Annual concert showcases student talent, benefits scholarships
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… Feb. 16 , in Miller Auditorium. This showcase of talent for WMU’s internationally recognized music program is a … scholarships. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and $5 for students with a valid ID. They are available from Miller …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45176