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Deadline to apply for Ethics Bowl team approaches

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… on KALAMAZOO--The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is recruiting students for Western Michigan University's Ethics Bowl team and is giving prospective members until 5 p.m. Friday, April 13, … receive about 15 case studies in advance involving ethical issues in a number of practical contexts, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/241

WMU among 60 institutions recognized for excellence in educator preparation

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… Preparation announced that Western Michigan University is one of 60 providers from 29 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to receive accreditation … classrooms after they graduate," said CAEP President Dr. Christopher A. Koch . "Seeking CAEP Accreditation is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59958

WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant

College of Education and Human Development

… renewal project expands with $15M grant Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students in an elementary classroom at … middle schools. " HIL Project 1.0  started in 2017 and finished early this year," says  Dr. Jianping Shen , co-principal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476

Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum

W Magazine

… those skills have not typically been taught in school. This will change in Michigan in coming years. In June, Gov. … to require financial literacy courses. The importance of this type of education is evident in those who struggle with it—which is more than half of Americans. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053

Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life

W Magazine

… seems almost impossible to navigate, an occupational therapist can be an immeasurably helpful guide to an improved quality of life. "An occupational therapist helps people of all ages to live better with a disability, injury or illness. More than that, they help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000

Concerts in the Park offers free entertainment Sundays

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… Sundays Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Susan Harrison Band performs July 8. KALAMAZOO--Concerts in the Park is one of Kalamazoo's long-standing traditions and is … Barry Ross, Steve Kamerling, Lana Hawkins and John Wegge. Aug. 12, Schlitz Creek Bluegrass Band --From "the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/615

Business professor secures Fulbright award

Haworth College of Business

… , has earned a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State and the J. … Board. Palmer plans to incorporate several elements of his teaching experience at a partner institution, with the … experiences, I am able to talk with students about struggles such as child trafficking, gender inequalities or food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60350

Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift

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… Mich.—A Kalamazoo couple with a passion for the arts and a history of executive leadership in the community has given $3 … at Western Michigan University. The gift from James and Lois Richmond will make possible the new interdisciplinary … involved as well. "To create the perfectly modern three-legged stool that balances artist aesthetics, elegant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937

Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Haworth College of Business

… Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Delta Sigma … held each other to a high standard. If one person was struggling, there were 90 people around them supporting them and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… conference for student social mobility Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Ramona Lewis, third from right, was a panelist at the 2023 Social … is one of the most important drivers of an individual’s upward mobility in society. Social mobility promotes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514