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How Mongolia's herding culture shaped a doctoral candidate's journey

College of Arts and Sciences

… in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. Miller and his host family. “I got to see how former herders navigate and negotiate their daily lives in the yurt districts on the edges of the city as they took care of their … Mongolian herders.  “I became acquainted with various struggles new migrants to the capital city encounter as I worked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73677

WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership

Haworth College of Business

… on linking theory with practice," says Dr. Matt Ross , assistant professor of finance. "Our students begin using … software system.  With only a few limitations, such as disabled trade execution, students learn to use a primary … analyses of large market capitalization U.S. stocks. This course manages a WMU Foundation investment portfolio of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52733

WMU celebrates 20 years as home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter

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… right: Paul Pancella, John Petro, Maria Perez-Stable, Joe Reish, and Art McGurn. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An early April … of then-President Diether H. Haenicke , from the start of his 13-year presidency to the successful realization of the effort just months before his retirement. Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1776 at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45796

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… as part of the BTR Park 2.0. The new 55-acre development is adjacent to the original BTR Park near the intersection … Fifteen years later, when he was serving in the Michigan Legislature, Rep. Jones played a significant role in removing restrictive legislation on the parcel of land that will house the BTR …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980

Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building addresses

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… gateways, street signs and vehicle directional signs. It is expected to be completed in mid-August. Phase II includes … physical addresses for all buildings have led to a long list of address changes. With new street signs in place, the … use physical addresses for non-USPS deliveries and helping visitors navigate using GPS. Due to a time-lag for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41890

Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May

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… new grants from the National Science Foundation topped the list of research grants, with the largest grant totaling … thinking and then use classroom observation and analysis of classroom video of implementations of those tasks to … to support teachers in leading productive, whole class discussion around student mathematical thinking that occurs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865

Flu shots are available at Sindecuse Health Center

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… beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 . Vaccinations will be administered by appointment at the health center. Drop-in clinics … vaccine. To make an appointment to get a flu shot, visit the patient portal. Precautions are in place to reduce risks associated with COVID-19. Visitors will continue to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61009

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in September Submitted by Korey Force on Don't miss the annual WMU Study Abroad Fair at 11 a.m. Wednesday, … bazaar, Chinese culture classes, a musical celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and events and outings with … aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery. Opportunities to become globally engaged are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42183

Integrated supply management program ranks No. 5 in undergrad education

Haworth College of Business

… 5 in undergrad education Submitted by Stacey Anderson on ISM students work as consultants through the Bronco Force … recently ranked fifth for undergraduate education on a listing of the top 100 universities for supply chain … No. 2 in the industrial sector. According to survey administrators, “Having secured a top five ranking for its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30522

University Libraries acquires David Small and Sarah Stewart archive

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… book. Small's biographical graphic novel, "Stitches," was listed as one of Publisher's Weekly's best books of 2009, a finalist for the 2009 National Book Award for Young People's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57699