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Famous activist, educator gives talk on democracy, education at WMU

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… on KALAMAZOO—A man known for his radical activism against the Vietnam War and his current work on education reform, … and open to the public, is titled "Teaching Free People: What Democracy Demands in its Schools." He also will meet … days as a dissident. His books include "A Kind and Just Parent," "Teaching toward Freedom," "Fugitive Days: A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14319

WMU philosopher-ethicist to be honored as an emerging scholar

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… and ethicist whose research has broken new ground in the areas of cyberwarfare, torture and nanotechnology will … of Chicago Press. He also coauthored a scholarly book, "What is Nanotechnology and Why Does it Matter?: From Science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19518

Kent State professor to hold workshops on higher education reform

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… speaker on higher education reform, public policy and the humanities will be at Western Michigan University … will hold three drop-in workshops during the day in 105-107 Bernhard Center. 9 to 10 a.m., "50 Potholes to Gen Ed … world. In 2007-09, he offered major addresses on health care legislation, the Italian novel, computer dominated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21998

WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences

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… WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences … on 'Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher' has been no exception. What strikes me most about this particular project is the … detailed information and pictures for those who need to prepare for the experience. A quiet space will be available for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300

WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies

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… on Joel Kendrick KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joel Kendrick , the general manager of the Western Michigan University Pilot … and packaging industries, died on Monday, Jan. 19 . He was 56. Joel Kendrick Kendrick was named operations manager of what was then the newly completed Paper Coating Pilot Plant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21279

Professor honored by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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… Professor honored by American Speech-Language-Hearing … Michigan University professor was recently awarded one of the highest honors bestowed by an internationally recognized … and disorders. Specifically cited was her work in the areas of clinical service and education, teaching and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12679

Gerald L. Sievers obituary

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of statistics at Western Michigan University, died Sept. 25. He was 74. Sievers joined the faculty in 1967 and retired in April after 46 years of … to the University. His research expertise was in the areas of quality and productivity improvement, robust …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19259

WMU BTR Park welcomes new architectural and engineering firm

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… Business Technology and Research Park KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The newest private partner in Western Michigan University's … full after a reconfiguration of the facility freed up the 3,500 square feet. Seven Generations moved into the Weidenhammer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19492

Amy Seth, Howard Dooley win WMU Distinguished Service Award

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The driving force behind Western Michigan University's … professor and administrator who has served WMU for 45 years are winners of WMU's 2016 Distinguished Service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35115

Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students

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… fall semester formally begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 , with the start of 2017-18 classes. But thousands of new and … returning students move in. Most residence hall students are expected to be settled in their rooms by the end of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42123