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Institute is taking local high school students to China for summer camp
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… 10 local high school students will travel to China in July with the Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University … yet, but [I'm] so happy to support my daughter in doing so with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." This will be the … area. It was established in 2009 through a partnership with Beijing Language and Culture University, and is the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40712
WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts
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… recipients from a competitive group of nominees" says Dr. Candy McCorkle , WMU vice president for diversity and … and inclusion have to be the work of those directly charged with the work. But, as these awards demonstrate, diversity … students, especially in understanding the impact of microaggressions and bias experienced by these students. A …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53530
Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching
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… John M. Dunn 's State of the University address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring … She was praised by her nominators for her engagement with her students and for having the ability to make people … wider community. He is considered in the forefront of American archaeologists practicing community service learning, as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321
Vandiver honored for research relating to ethnic minorities
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… University professor was recently honored for her significant contributions in research related to ethnic minorities. … Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race of the American Psychological Association. The award honors a senior … to ethnic minority populations. Vandiver was presented with the award at the APA Convention Aug. 3-6 in Washington, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41682
Diversity, sexual orientation and gender identity celebrated at downtown festival
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… include local artists, a cover band, a former American Idol contestant and drag performances. Tickets are $10 … annual Kalamazoo Pride begins at 6 p.m. Friday, June 9, with DJ Dazzleship, the "Miss/Mister Kalamazoo Pride 2017" … activities planned throughout the afternoon in the youth tent area. Outfront Kalamazoo For more than 20 years, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40068
Business students take third in project management competition
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… of Higher Education in Michigan," tasked participants with applying their knowledge of the international standard, … systems major and member of the third place team, agrees with Chen about the group dynamics. "Everyone in the team … Plasticwala. "There were some obstacles, as there often are within projects, but the project manager and team members …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23450
CommUniverCity weekend will feature inauguration of WMU president
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… to be set. The inaugural celebration on Friday will begin with the formal Miller Auditorium event expected to attract … the Miller ceremony, the celebration will continue with additional celebratory events still in the planning … presidential inaugurations in the United States originated with the nation's nine colonial colleges in the 17th century …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40663
Stanford business prof to speak as part of Sichel Lecture Series
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… in the Stanford University Graduate School of Business with a courtesy appointment as professor of economics, will … named a fellow of both the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2010, he was elected a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association. Kreps' most recent book is titled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13676
WMU provost again named among top 200 education scholars in the nation
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… revealed earlier this month, positions Vasquez Heilig within the top 200 university-based scholars nationwide who … Hess , director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute and a renowned blogger at Education Week, were published in his influential …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74507
Bernardine Lacey named a 'Living Legend' by nursing association
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… four selected as 2014 Living Legends of Nursing by the American Academy of Nursing . Dr. Bernardine M. Lacey is one of … Bernardine M. Lacey Endowed Chair, was created in her honor with the help of a $1.5 million anonymous donation in 1998. … is better prepared to care for the most vulnerable in American society. Also honored as 2014 Living Legends were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19655