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Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce Submitted by Erin … closure of many childcare facilities, which also increased strain on parents working from home while also supervising … done—a troubling projection considering the Center for American progress estimates women's labor contributes nearly $8 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

Alumni killed in Vietnam War to be honored during dedication event

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… Alumni killed in Vietnam War to be honored during dedication event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The plaque is located in Kanley Chapel. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … of the end of the Vietnam War this holiday weekend by dedicating a plaque at Kanley Chapel in honor of alumni who were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24116

Public career fairs bringing diverse list of employers to WMU

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… Fair. Both fairs are free and open to the public. Preregistration is not required for the events, which are tailored to … of an updated resume. However, many employers will ask candidates to complete an online application in lieu of … Friday, Feb. 3, with critiqued resumes returned in 48 hours. Deployment of the Career Chat Kiosk near the Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37887

Dorothy L. Franzen obituary

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… L. (Bladt) Franzen , Western Michigan University associate professor emerita of education and professional development, died Saturday, May 9, in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Franzen joined …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25426

Internationally recognized communication researcher to visit campus

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… Internationally recognized communication researcher to visit campus Submitted by Anonymous (not … in 1960, the Visiting Scholars and Artists Program significantly contributes to the intellectual life of WMU and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21734

Honored military veteran to speak on campus about resilience

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Green (Photo credit: pattillmanfoundation.org) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Wounded U.S. Army veteran and … player Danielle Green will speak about resilience at a free public event at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35094

Talk on Leopold's land ethic to launch ethics center's spring season

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… on Sanford KALAMAZOO—An environmental ethics talk that focuses on ecologist Aldo Leopold's land ethic … , a WMU alumnus and adjunct instructor of philosophy at Southwestern Michigan College, will speak at 4 p.m. … is free and open to the public. Leopold, an American author, scientist, ecologist, forester, University of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12811

Open house allows WMU researchers to showcase Fort St. Joe

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… archaeologists are set to offer the public a look at progress on the Fort St. Joseph archaeological dig in … and a glimpse into the18th century lives of Native Americans and European settlers. "Seeking Shelter From the Storm: … will be available for purchase, and rides in a voyageur canoe will be provided by the Sarett Nature Center on both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25110

Cousins named American Council on Education Fellow

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… Cousins named American Council on Education Fellow Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on James … dean at Western Michigan University, has been named an American Council on Education Fellow for the 2019-20 academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52636

Award-winning WMU poet will launch Frostic Reading Series

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… poems to kick off the fall 2017 Gwen Frostic Reading Series at WMU. Dr. William Olsen , professor of English and editor … will read from his works at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 , in 2452 Knauss Hall. The reading is free and open to the … Loyola Marymount University, and Chuck Rosenthal, American novelist, poet and short story writer. Dec. 12: WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42757