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Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… retired Western Michigan University professor's work contributed to a documentary film narrated by Emmy … in schools across the country as part of black history and social studies curricula. "When some think of a utopia, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

Gender equality on tap as ethics lecture series starts fall season

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… criminology, University of Tasmania School of Sociology and Social Work, 1920 Sangren Hall, "Climate Change, Crime and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1466

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

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… University are answering that question by learning the social responsibility that comes with being a business … in Palmer's class—is through service. Lauren Bliss did social media marketing for Confections with Convictions. … 15 hours of community service in addition to their course work. They're paired with one of several community partners …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

Registration under way for spring Lifelong Learning classes

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… stimulating, promotes personal growth, and fosters social engagement. Academy courses are provided for the joy … literature and poetry, pharmaceuticals, real estate, social change, the fall of Soviet Communism, Spanish, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/158

Nita H. Hardie obituary

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… the political science department in 1964, then joined the social science area in the College of General Studies in … on attitudes and behavior. She was appointed chair of the social science area in 1972 and held this position until …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1856

Prospective college students get financial aid help at campus event

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… Financial Aid Association and EduGuide, a non-profit network of people helping all children reach their full … income and financial statements Parents' tax information Social security number and parents' social security numbers A complete list of items needed, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/132

WMU digital marketing professor wins national teaching award by being 'R.E.A.L.' in the classroom

Haworth College of Business

… “I’ve always wanted to be a professor who brings their best work to the classroom so that students can do their best work. And it’s really the innovative mindset and … projects he has developed, such as a project that teaches social media and content through BuzzFeed, a project about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69581

Be a dream chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling

College of Education and Human Development

… my sophomore year that teaching was my calling. I grew up working around children because my mom was a children's … that her new business gave her the freedom to set her own work hours, which allows her to prioritize her school work … By allowing myself to take a whole weekend off to enjoy my social life and personal time, it really motivates me to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69544

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… not going back to Jordan. I ended up spending a whole year working in the refugee camps that dot Europe." Fernandez … through service while also developing projects—vetted by social work professors in a multi-step review process—that … clinical triage with an NGO. So everyone's skills are valuable." Richardson, who grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus

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… campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Masks. Social distancing. Modified schedules and modes of … academic success is critical, it's also important to keep social and emotional well-being in mind. "Self-care during … Complying with new health and safety guidelines, such as social distancing, mask wearing, testing and contact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60511