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Fall honors college talks focus on global citizenship

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… chemical and paper engineering. Sept. 17 −"The Need for Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Family and Human Service … of Promoting Academic Diversity and Inclusiveness for Global Citizens of the 21st Century," Dr. Sisay Asefa, … Bedfellows," Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland, Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Nov. 12 —"Reading Diverse Texts: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18631

WMU MBA students advance in new strategic case competition

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… four" of strategists. The teams presented their strategies for sustainable business initiatives for The Dow Chemical Company, with the first-place team … Lawton, Mich., and James Bronson of Kalamazoo. The team suggested seven measurable goals to maximize the potential of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14869

WMU's Dunn elected to American Council on Education board

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… March 10 to serve as a member of the board of directors for the American Council on Education, the major coordinating and advocacy body for all of the nation's colleges and universities. He was … some 1,500 American education leaders to San Diego for the March 8-12 gathering. Dunn is one of seven new board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14434

WMUK's spring pledge drive begins

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… such as "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered." For a limited time, an anonymous donor has agreed to match … provides to the community. WMUK is also holding a drawing for the chance to win pairs of tickets to see comedian Paula … State Theatre on April 24. To contribute to the station and for more details, visit wmuk.org . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31548

Creative writing grad, author pockets another top writing award

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… accomplishments, which include a Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction for her book "Bear Down, Bear North: Alaska Stories" and … writers such as Flannery O'Connor and W.S. Merwin in their formative years. These fellowships represent a significant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13789

April grad named top industrial engineering student in nation

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… of Industrial Engineers' James W. Barany Student Award for Excellence. The top award is made to just one … be presented at IIE's annual national conference, scheduled for May 31-June 3 in Montreal. Kyle E. Croes Croes earned … simulation and development of a new production line for Stryker Inc., redesigning the layout of a grain mill to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16186

WMU researchers receive grant to study fatal fungus in bats

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… University and Dr. Kevin Keel of the University of California, Davis. The research The group is testing the … this research may lead to a treatment that is available for widespread use to treat hibernating populations of bats … fungi. "Bats are fascinating animals that are vital for a healthy environment. We are hopeful that these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17292

College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards

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… held since 2014. At the university, Dr. Erickson is known for his strong student-centered decision-making and for successfully developing university partnerships with the … at NMU, Dr. Erickson served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Ferris State University. He also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56072

Trustees slate short conference call meeting

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… of Trustees has scheduled a special conference call meeting for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 , to consider approval of a new employee contract. The session, which is a formal public session, will originate from the Connable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5853

Jean E. Lowrie obituary

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… to the University. She is remembered by colleagues and former students around the world as a warm and caring mentor … a prominent figure in her field well into retirement. A former public school teacher, Lowrie began her distinguished … career in library education at WMU in 1951 as librarian for the Campus School, a training school for those studying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20588