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Poets with WMU ties explore Michigan through verse, discussion
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… and Judith Rypma . Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Andrea England England, whose poetry … from WMU, where she currently teaches English. She has been the recipient of a Bucknell Seminar for Younger Poets … "The Witching Voice: A Novel from the Life of Robert Burns." His translations of Jacques Brel's songs have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12800
Success@WMU initiative seeking students to serve as peer mentors
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… staff are encouraged to nominate students they feel would be positive guides for new students. All nominees will … engagement, and helping new students develop a sense of belonging at WMU. Ultimately, peer mentors coach their … applications with a rubric. Interviews are currently being planned for Friday through Sunday, March 23-25 . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45735
Criminologist tapped for his expertise on video games and violence
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… Western Michigan University's Dr. Whitney DeCamp has been serving as an expert for media nationwide on the … question, he says, is that there is no real relationship between the two. The real predictors of violent behavior, his research shows, are whether a child comes from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45673
Finding Common Ground
W Magazine
… may seem like a utopian fantasy. Dr. Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of comparative religion, is looking … things." A pioneer in the critical theory of religion, Siebert—who retired in August after 54 years at the … “For him, it’s not about him. It’s about something much bigger.” Siebert has also hosted a weekly lunch for decades, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179
Education and human development celebrates high achievers with annual award ceremony
College of Education and Human Development
… achievers with annual award ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on Rising Star Award recipients, left to right: Dale … of the Part-Time Teaching Excellence Award; and Terri Benton-Ollie. Christy Chambers, recipient of the Staff Excellence Award. KALAMAZOO, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71533
Dr. Meshulam Groper obituary
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… years. The institute brought together University faculty members and students to provide consulting, parts testing, … as chair or in other leadership roles. He also was a member of several professional organizations. Before coming to WMU, Groper was a senior researcher at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43246
WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination
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… New Issues Poetry & Prose has made the longlist of books being considered for the National Book Award for Fiction. … marks the first time a New Issues publication has been selected in the annual contest. New Issues Poetry and Prose was established in 1996 by poet Herbert S. Scott and publishes four to six new poetry titles …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42994
WMU ranks 68th in business education research, leads way in state
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… for Business, ranked the top 100 institutions across the globe based on weighted scores reflecting journal quality and … and producing two top 100 rankings—one based on the raw number of author publications and the other based on weighted … in the United States and abroad. "We are proud to be recognized in this study," says Dr. Satish Deshpande , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41819
Student organization awarded by world's largest human resources association
Haworth College of Business
… superior growth and development opportunities to its members. The WMU chapter is one of 327 across the United States … have the opportunity to earn an award based on the number of activities they complete during the merit award … chapter programming and professional development of members; and support of the human resource professional and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40499
'I matter here': HRM student finds her place at the Haworth College of Business
Haworth College of Business
… a human resources employee, I will have the capability to benefit businesses in many ways,” says Lozano. “Whether that … the company with quality talent, training managers to be better leaders, or managing benefits that are vital to an … human resources intern, she spent her summer interviewing hourly production applicants, creating and leading a student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73712