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WMU donates paper pulp to Goodwill program

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… Program, keeping the program employing people with disabilities in business for the next year. The Paperworks … Goodwill Program employs people with physical and mental disabilities to make greeting cards used by corporations and … and converting industry professionals. "Paperworks is simply a wonderful program that supports people with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2936

Graduate College Dean Stapleton named interim provost

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… Dr. Timothy Greene , who after nine years in the position, is returning to the faculty in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Stapleton is an internationally recognized scientist with a long track record of receiving major research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40857

Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons

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… student-athletes are giving a glimpse into what it's like juggling academics, athletics and life in general. ENGAGING … shirt senior, football player Justin Tranquill has seen his share of summer training. In fact, it's one of his favorite times on campus. "We have morning lift and run, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896

Learner support program self-study reports available for review

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… . The Learner Support Program Review and Planning cycle is the second round of the University's ongoing integrated … now under review were the culmination of Phase I of this cycle, which began July 15, 2016, and ended in December. … phase Phase II has begun with an observation team comprised of staff members from learner support programs across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37849

Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective

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… found herself twiddling her thumbs in class after finishing her work, she wondered what more she could do to … says. “I just seemed to have too much free time after finishing my schoolwork in public school. I wanted to pick my … I wanted more hands-on experiences and to learn more about history, literature, biology.” One of Simpson’s interests as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812

Musical America names WMU prof Top 30 Professional

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… Mich.—A respected music publication has named an accomplished Western Michigan University music professor an … America has included Thomas Knific in its December 2016 issue profiling the Top 30 Professionals for the year. … says. "Musical America has always been the gold standard aggregator and publication for the music profession. I am …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36825

Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University, worked with Kenyan counterparts this summer as part of the 2022 Carnegie African Diaspora … my colleagues on the continent.”  The fellowship project is intended to foster a collaborative partnership with … and intellectually-empowered students and faculty.   This story is published as part of the College of Arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69153

Family and consumer sciences students welcomed back with renovated labs

College of Education and Human Development

… students welcomed back with renovated labs Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kitchen supplies are now easily accessible in … hold appliances, knives, pans and utensils. Fashion merchandising and design's new computer lab. The walls will be … plotter printer. For students in the fashion merchandising and design programs, they will now have their own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73254

WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars'

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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is probing the outer reaches of the galaxy by holding a … from the "Star Wars" action films. The center's contest is titled "The Most Important Thing I Learned about Ethics … take-away from the famous film and book series. Those wishing to enter are asked to post their answers on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28938

Business students recognized for academic excellence and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… was named Trailblazer of the Year. The Trailblazer program is in its third year and recognizes and honors business … involvement. These 24 WMU students were selected as finalists in the Trailblazer Student Recognition program. "Our … and university but also the community,” says  Dr. Satish Deshpande , interim dean of the Haworth College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39522