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Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions

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… Who profits from political violence? Should medical care be rationed during a pandemic? How do we understand the deep … Santiago-Valles , associate professor emeritus of Africana Studies, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, March 1, 8, … few: a syndrome in which they are fully conscious but cannot move or speak. This book raises questions about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657

Nationally known health law and bioethics scholar to speak at WMed

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… of Ethics in Society's Spring 2017 Lecture Series. Dr. Rebecca Dresser , the Daniel Noyes Kirby Professor of Law and … ill patients, something Dresser learned herself as a cancer patient. She maintains that the personal perspectives … and editor of "Malignant: Medical Ethicists Confront Cancer." Dresser has written commissioned papers for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38662

New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor

College of Arts and Sciences

… of renewable energy technologies. The scholarship, begun with a $10,000 endowment, was officially announced … Akhavan-Tafti ended up at a school in Indiana, where he struggled to acclimate to his new surroundings. He contacted … the WMU Department of Chemistry faculty played a significant role in his life and career, as well. Having supported …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667

WMU, Kalamazoo Valley sign agreement leading to smoother degree path for students

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… President Edward Montgomery sign the articulation agreement between the two institutions. School leaders celebrate the … or major, our seamless partnership is making a significant impact on graduation rates," says WMU President Edward … or major, our seamless partnership is making a significant impact on graduation rates," said WMU President Edward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70502

Human resource management students win scholarships

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… program. Sarah Reynolds Sarah Reynolds' academic career has been marked by several key accomplishments that have … the SEHR mentorship program. Serving as a student member of SHRM through SEHR and the Kalamazoo Human Resource … me to focus on my studies and further grow as a leader. I cannot thank the Haworth College of Business enough for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61902

WMU president elected to prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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… WMU president elected to prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences Submitted by Paula M. Davis … Michigan University President Edward Montgomery has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, … U.S. government, where he held key positions during the Clinton and Obama administrations. "I am deeply honored by my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52999

New WMU enrollment management chief hails from North Carolina

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… at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has been appointed WMU's associate provost for enrollment … that help students succeed." Terrence M. Curran Curran has been in his current position at UNCW since 2005. In his role … percentage gains in four-year graduation rates and significant improvements to retention rates, transfer graduation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33091

Dr. Diane Dirette joins Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. program faculty

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D.

… Dr. Kieran Fogarty and Dr. Rob Lyerla as core faculty members in the  program, which is the second-largest Ph.D. program at WMU.  "I'm ecstatic to be joining the IHS program," says Dirette. "During my years … program develop from its first interdisciplinary cohort to being a national leader in interdisciplinary health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62555

Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year

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… Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year Submitted by Anonymous … Michigan University for the Michigan State Geographic Bee, testing their knowledge of the world while vying for a … to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Geographic Bee championship at National Geographic Society …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165

Researcher earning impressive national accolades

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… Western Michigan University psychology professor is being lauded in numerous circles this year for his research … this year's International Humanitarian Award from the American Psychological Association when it holds its annual … he notes that the rodents are so light they hardly ever trigger a mine, and they have highly sensitive noses as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33813