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WMU joins network to aid community college honor students
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… Puca on The coalition builds on a program called American Honors. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is … programs. The coalition builds on a program called American Honors to create, in community colleges, honors programs with competitive admissions. American Honors is a two-year …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17781
NPR counterterrorism correspondent to give talk
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… a timely talk on international issues in conjunction with the 2013 Great Decisions Discussion Series organized by … nation and the state's only lecture series devoted to American foreign policy issues. Locally, WMU will be offering a … or (269) 387-5890. Dina Temple-Raston A Belgian-born American journalist, Temple-Raston joined the NPR staff in 2007, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4380
Six talks to be featured at free Russian Studies Conference
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… Russian Culture Association. Lectures "Pushkin's African Great-Grandfather, Ibrahim Hannibal" will be presented … of the mind. He will explore the significance of the book within the cultural debates of Dostoevsky's era, taking the author's suggestion that sometimes "2 + 2 = 5" serves as a gateway to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10902
Broncos receive 2023 Excellence in Diversity Awards for commitment to diversity and inclusion
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… to equity and inclusion despite the challenges,” says Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president for diversity and inclusion. … College in 2005. In his current role, he collaborates with department chairs, faculty and graduate advisors to … in his personal and professional life, has had a significant influence on diversity at WMU and has enriched the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72744
WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12
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… the initiative to do more and taken on additional tasks without being asked," one nominator wrote. "Myra is efficient and offers suggestions to improve our business processes." Currie was … her cooking knowledge. "Her contributions are significant to our students' experience at WMU. [Christin] takes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646
New Sangren designed for instructional change and sustainability
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… new and much-anticipated Sangren Hall welcomed students with the start of the 2012-13 academic year. The … Though now new, Sangren also has special historical significance. Like the original building, the ashes of WMU's second … says that "the real reward is not the building itself. My biggest joy is seeing the students interact in this remarkable …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1840
National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree
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… Congressman Fred Upton participated in a Civility Tour with colleague Rep. Debbie Dingel l in August 2022 and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future … 2022 to publicly demonstrate how to disagree in politics without being disagreeable and the importance of finding …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189
Advertising professor wins national teaching excellence award
Haworth College of Business
… H. Sandage Award for Teaching Excellence by the American Academy of Advertising at their annual conference. This … to former student Stacy Averill , “Dr. Lancendorfer teaches with her love for advertising at the forefront of every class.” Current student Anna Griggs agrees that Lancendorfer is truly invested in both her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68199
WMU LBGT alumni group to host homecoming reception
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… The organization will be recognizing alumna Tammy Collins with its second annual Alumni Community Impact Award for … Kalamazoo. Tammy Collins Collins graduated from WMU in 1995 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. After seven … years and have also been facilitators with the center’s youth group program. She also currently serves on the board …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27900
Western student chapter receives superior merit award
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… circumstances. Their response to the pandemic, persevering with high-quality online programming, was amazing and … April 30, 2021. SEHR president Lauren Pytlak worked closely with her executive board to create an engaging virtual … Motors and Nike, offering workshops and working closely with the Zhang Career Center to assist with Resume Revamp. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64880