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WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty
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… new cohort joins an inaugural set of 15 institutions that began working together to advance such work earlier this … taught by diverse faculty members they achieve at significantly higher rates; as much as 20 to 50% of the course … and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. With a membership of 241 public research …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137
New Sangren designed for instructional change and sustainability
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… LEED gold certification, was designed by SHW Group of Berkley, Mich. and constructed by Kalamazoo's Miller-Davis … Though now new, Sangren also has special historical significance. Like the original building, the ashes of WMU's second … says that "the real reward is not the building itself. My biggest joy is seeing the students interact in this remarkable …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1840
Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan
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… Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan Submitted by … the resilience and historical contributions of Native Americans to the institution, region and country on Indigenous … recognized in Michigan in 2019 , President Joe Biden became the first president to issue a proclamation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December Submitted by Korey Force on Retired WMU professor and … the basic Katherine Dunham technique, which combines African and Caribbean styles of movement. First class is always … provided; free and open to the public. Community African dance class —7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rootead Enrichment …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44054
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in July
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… and the extended Kalamazoo community will offer a number of global engagement opportunities in July. Highlights … at Bronson Place. The documentary explores a Native American art of basketry that is threatened by the invasive … Community-Based Archaeology with Turkish and Native American Communities" lecture —7 p.m. at the Niles District …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40714
Twenty-four incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… freshmen have won coveted Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this … Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at $50,000 each … participants' parents. The 40 top-performing competitors returned to campus and were interviewed as finalists for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16679