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WMU partners to host film, panel discussion on reducing gender bias in STEM fields
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Chemist Raychelle Burks is one of three women scientists featured in the documentary film … a Scientist." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gender bias and a lack of diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields are the topics of a virtual film and panel discussion sponsored by Western …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61054
WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned
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… . "Go for Gold" is the 2019 Homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's celebration. Most are … consultant, and Dr. Wayne "Rusty" Stitt , superintendent at Schoolcraft Community Schools. The Keystone Alumni Award honoree is Kristen …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55720
WMU Ethics Center to stage bioethics conference, issues call for papers
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is celebrating 30 years at WMU with a … a call for scholars to submit papers by Nov. 16 . The theme of the conference will be: "Bioethics: Preparing for the … keynote speakers have WMU ties. Insoo Hyun is associate professor of bioethics and philosophy at Case Western Reserve …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27478
Larry E. Syndergaard obituary
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… Larry E. Syndergaard , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of English, died April 15 in Kalamazoo. He was 78. Syndergaard joined the Department of English faculty in 1968 and retired in 2000 after 31 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23396
Internship proves fruitful for business student
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… good. That's what Smucker's decided after getting a taste of Erika Hejl's talent. She signed a contract with the … graduation after completing an internship in the summer of 2018. She'll become a full-time category analyst in May. … marketing major from Bear Lake, Michigan. "We have a lot of hands-on experiences that you don't get in a lot of other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53041
Public forum at WMU puts spotlight on teamwork in health professions
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… Public forum at WMU puts spotlight on teamwork in health professions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of the WMU College of Health and Human Services KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A public forum …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19725
WMU set to honor two for distinguished service
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… international student numbers at WMU are the recipients of this year's Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Joseph G. Reish , dean of the University Libraries, and Juan Tavares , director of International Admissions and Services in the Haenicke …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27354
Playwrights to read at next Frostic speaker event
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… Bruce Springsteen at 7 p.m. Friday, April 6 , as part of the spring 2018 Gwen Frostic Reading Series at Western … Michigan University. Elaine Romero, Steve Feffer, K. Frithjof Peterson and Tucker Rafferty will read during a free … playwright at Chicago Dramatists and an assistant professor at the University of Arizona, has written plays that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45913
Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June
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… Do-Dah Parade is Saturday, June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade through the streets of downtown and an outdoor concert series kick off summer events Friday through Sunday, June 2-4 . June …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052
WMU students celebrate partnership with county juvenile home
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… celebration included final reflections and presentations of the students' service-learning projects. The class made … participants, but also careful reflection on the importance of leadership and civic responsibility. "The students are … to follow a similar path," Malone says. "There are a lot of shared experiences among the students, and it's vital …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36750