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University names top student employee, supervisor of students
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… A WMU employee for more than eight years, she works with the Student Ambassador Program, which has a credo of … education. "We students use this everyday when we interact with each other and prospective students. Carolyn on the other hand uses this not only with prospective students, but also with the student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30870
Sixth-grade students to visit WMU to get glimpse of college life
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… look at college life and the opportunities available with a college education through a program called Bronco … Students. Through the initiative, the University partners with KPS to encourage early middle school students to set … recipients themselves. The Bronco BUDS is reinforced with programs each year that continue as students move …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30911
Duke scholar to address violence, mental illness and the law
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… and tend to reinforce popular stereotypes that people with serious mental illnesses are generally dangerous—a belief that stigmatizes people with psychiatric disorders. However, epidemiologic studies … Swanson received the 2011 Carl Taube Award from the American Public Health Association and the 2010 Eugene C. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35694
Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western
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… Parker , B.A.'02, M.A.'07, Ph.D.'22, a postdoctoral fellow with the University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study … him as a prolific builder. Parker learned he was born in Canton, Indiana, where his parents had migrated after … are overjoyed that Mr. White will always remain a significant part of Bronco history," Montgomery says. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599
WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is working with community organizations to develop a plan for reducing … Creek Watershed. In total, community partners together with WMU have built 30 stormwater control projects utilizing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45863
Annual bike race to be held on Parkview Campus
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… of the SW Michigan Cycling Weekend planned in collaboration with Race for Wishes, which will host a road race on Sunday, … for men, women and juniors. A free kids' bike race for youth 12 years of age and under will occur around noon with no registration required. Gift cards valued at $25 will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46948
WMU Ethics Center announces keynote speaker on privilege in research ethics
Study of Ethics in Society
… grant to plan and host the conference in cooperation with the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics . … promotes fairness and equity in science, in alignment with NSF’s mission, by expanding knowledge about the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73512
Graduate student recognized by traffic safety organization
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… to promoting road safety and underscores the significance of my ongoing thesis work.” The 19 students received … safety for vulnerable road users which aligns closely with the objectives of the Lifesavers Conference,” says … Novat will learn about career opportunities from a panel of young traffic safety professionals working in the public and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75328
Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements
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… Three of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, years of … Dr. William F. Santiago-Valles , associate professor of African studies, 13 years, effective Dec. 31, 2012 The other … May 2, 2012. The faculty members joining the school, along with their current affiliations, are: Dr. John H. Coons , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363
Excellence in Diversity award winners to be feted
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… color and for working tirelessly to connect WMU's mission with the need to build and maintain a diverse community. … accommodations to support diversity. Student organizations--Young Black Males Support Network . It will be recognized … long-standing commitment to creating a support system for young men, assisting youth in the community, providing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/286