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Ball State business dean named WMU's next provost
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… effective July 1, was announced by WMU President Edward Montgomery. "Dr. Bott brings to the position a strong background … American Council on Education Fellow in 2013-14, spending time at host institution West Virginia University, where she … $15 million in private funds in her three years as dean, supporting student and faculty success. Bott's teaching …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47087
State-of-the-art laboratory to tackle shortage of manufacturing talent
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… and engineering employees in the region. The lab will occupy the first two floors of WMU's downtown Grand Rapids … 100 CEOs from West Michigan who are working to ensure an ongoing supply of talent for the region, the demand for … research." WMU plans to open the lab in fall 2018. At that time, the program will connect students with opportunities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42852
Freshwater science and sustainability program to host international conference
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… held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. This marks the first time the international conference has been brought to the … Enlightenment period and French Revolution in regards to government, law, agriculture, environment and gender. He … Infrastructures: Electric Fish Barriers in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal." The associate professor's work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40500
WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal
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… (not verified) on Reeves Shen KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two longtime school leadership researchers at Western Michigan … schools in 20 West Michigan counties, the project will support teams of school principals and teacher leaders by: … Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola and Ottawa counties. MASA's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228
WMU, K College grant to bolster Asian language and culture classes
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Vinh Trang Pagoda near My Tho, a Vietnamese city known as the "Gateway to … partner, Kalamazoo College. The three-year grant will support a community-based education program called the … Haenicke Institute for Global Education, "and at the same time strengthen the global engagement of Western Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39247
WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Hamilton KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A longtime Western Michigan University staff member has been tapped to head the acclaimed Seita Scholars support program for former foster youth. Ronicka D. Hamilton … who have experienced foster care starts at home with my godsons, who were once in the Michigan foster care system …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37081
Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research
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… Prior to being named interim associate dean and during her time in that role, she served as associate chair and … research needs, while continuing to advance our discovery goals at the University. My collective experiences in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36867
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for a Weekly Update October 2018 Monday, October 1 … and segregation in Kalamazoo. Learn how the federal government and the city of Kalamazoo successfully financed … October 10 "China: Current and Future Food Trends" lecture —Times TBA, held in the Lee Honors College lounge, hosted by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49264
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for A Weekly Update February 2018 opportunities Thursday, … local and social topics. Free and open to the public. "Dragon and Eagle in Africa: Comparing China and America's … Acharya, chair of UNESCO Transnational Challenges and Governance and professor of international relations in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005
Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness
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… survived a suicide attempt after leaping from the Golden Gate Bridge, will present "Living Mentally Well" as … suicide prevention advocate and speaker, Hines earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council of … in congressional hearings alongside Patrick Kennedy in support of the Mental Health Parity Bill. His 2013 memoir, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265