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Cousins named American Council on Education Fellow
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… , an associate dean at Western Michigan University, has been named an American Council on Education Fellow for the … opportunity," Cousins says. "As an ACE Fellow, I'll be able to gain in-depth knowledge of innovative programs … director of undergraduate studies and a tenured faculty member in the Department of History. He has written two books …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52636
ISM students earn honors in regional competition
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… competition Feb. 21-22 in Downer's Grove, Ill. WMU team members were Layla Farwana , of Kalamazoo, Mich., Justin Giola … given the case at 6 p.m. on a Friday and had to submit and be prepared to present their solution by 9 a.m. Saturday. … validation of the optimal improvement method. Each team member came with a different experience base and was able to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14632
Francophone Film Fest adds weekend, two directors visit
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… seven rarely seen, feature-length films from across the globe, two of which will be presented by their award-winning directors. The annual … Ratovoarivony is gaining momentum as a director who struggles to revive the Malagasy cinema. His first film, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14320
WMU's New Issues saluted with award, $10,000 grant
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… its anthology, "Poetry in Michigan/Michigan in Poetry," being named a 2014 Michigan Notable Book, receiving a … reviewers through the Library of Michigan. New Issues will be formally recognized at an event in April in Lansing … Academy of American Poets, an honorary position that has been held by some of the most distinguished poets in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13207
Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV
W Magazine
… Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in … by Erin Flynn on Ellen Arden, BFA '13, has worked with a number of Hollywood actors over her career, from Emily Blunt … in a scene, I have to figure out what prosthetics we should be using, how that will look and how far into reality we're …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852
Western hosts national college dodgeball tournament
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… 9-10 , at the Student Recreation Center on campus. "Western being selected to host is an amazing opportunity for our club to grow and become more recognized by the students," says Western's team … Club in fall 2017. "To go from a baby club with four members to a competitive club that is able to host this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67740
One engineer’s dream: creating something from nothing
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… “I know that sounds very vague, but that is just the best description that I can think of,” says Buck. “One idea … but first will participate in one more competition for her beloved Bronco Robotics team. As president of Bronco … says Buck. “For me, the most exciting part of my field is being able to see the creation of products or items from an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67717
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in January
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… 2018 opportunities Saturday, Jan. 6 "Anansi and the Pot of Beans" performance —2 to 3 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public … Katherine Dunham technique which combines African and Caribbean styles of movement. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. Tuesday, Jan. 9 "Meditation for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44290
WMU among grant winners recognized at 'Americas' summit
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… on Both Sides of the Fence students and faculty members gather for a group photo with migrant farm workers in … student mobility to and from Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States. U.S. Secretary of State John … in the Western Hemisphere. Its goal is to increase the number of U.S. students studying in the Western Hemisphere to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23193
WMU grads ready for diplomas and promise of 89 percent success rate
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… activities of WMU alumni has emerged as what is believed to be the most comprehensive documentation of life after … Dunn notes. But the value of higher education goes even beyond those measures. "We need to keep reminding families …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22630