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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in April Submitted by Raine Kuch on Attend a CELCIS conversation circle to discuss social and local topics … jewelry making, family concerts and a choreography showcase. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published … topics. Free and open to the public. "Education Equity: From the 'Kalamazoo Case' to the 'Kalamazoo Promise' and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45682

Bridging the Gap: Kyle Kos explores the impact of artificial intelligence on nursing education

College of Health and Human Services

… by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— As Kyle Kos enters his final semester in the College of Health and Human … of Artificial Intelligence because I was unfamiliar with how it worked and how it would impact my career in the future," Kyle explains.    For the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/kos

Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

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… study Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa is one of 40 researchers in the nation to be awarded a … for her work that may lead to a better understanding of how to repair traumatic brain injuries or progressive memory … bulb to understand how the brain functions and recovers from damage. Unlike humans, zebrafish can repair brain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… joined Western as dean on July 1 . Smith comes to Western from Northern Arizona University, where she served as dean … for academic affairs, says. “Her community-focused expertise, innovative leadership skills and experience in building … evident in the people I’ve had the pleasure to work with so far. As a public health professional and academic, my goal …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/lillian-smith-new-chhs-dean

Colorful prom planned for local senior crowd

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… in days gone by. The event, WMU's 31st annual Senior Prom, is set for Thursday, March 28 , in the Bernhard Center's … p.m. Bingo will start at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. while casino games will start at 6 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Dancing is on the docket from 7 to 10 p.m. Free parking will be available near the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52450

Princeton Review names WMU a best business school

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… Michigan University's Haworth College of Business is an outstanding business school , according to The … and our assessment of institutional data we collect from the schools. We also solicited and greatly respect the … pot in the heart of West Michigan. Classmates are from as far away as China, India and the Ukraine. This opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43809

WMU Ethics Center offers four book clubs for spring semester

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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is sponsoring four book clubs during the spring semester, … of Malcolm X" as told to Alex Haley. The classic from 1964 describes the experiences of the controversial activist. The group will discuss how Malcolm X's message of racial justice informs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37342

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western Submitted by Anonymous … in South Dakota, becoming the first college professor from his community.  “Education has always been there … the songs and the stories are the same,” says Waln. “Just how I deliver them changes.”  Waln draws motivation to aid …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students

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… students entering into WMU's foster youth support program this fall. Known as the Seita Scholars program, WMU began … do that, but what I hadn't fully considered was that I and my family actually gained just as much, if not more, from the relationship that developed. My mentee helped me to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/735

Connections between engineering and business a win for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for students Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Rubarth (second from left) stands with team members and the Formula SAE car … finance major with a passion for engineering and racing. He is a leader on the Bronco Racing Formula SAE team and the … dedication to projects from someone outside of his major." How does participation in these organizations fit into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75143