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Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
… Mich.— Dr. Charlie Kurth , a philosophy professor at Western Michigan University, was one of 11 international … diverse fields of study. “My research aims to understand how emotions like anger, disgust, anxiety and compassion shape us and how we might be able to shape …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140
Dining Services brings Southeast Asia-inspired cuisine to campus
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… using ingredients from the Southeast Asia region. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University Dining Services invites campus community members and guests to a special dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, … Menu offerings will be created borrowing flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, the Philippines and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14629
Trail improvements to close parts of Asylum Lake Preserve
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… portion of the trail on the east end of Asylum Lake in Western Michigan University's Asylum Lake Preserve will be … this summer to increase safety, improve accessibility and mitigate erosion. Cari DeLong, WMU natural areas manager, says the work is expected to begin July 30 and continue for eight weeks, with areas of the Kalamazoo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1075
Lecture series presented by Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project
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… rich colonial past, its fur trade, military campaigns and the historic French fort in Niles. The lecture series is presented by the Niles District Library and the Western Michigan University Department of Anthropology. The … of anthropology, and Bob Myers , curator of the Berrien Springs History Center. They will discuss how Fort St. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8100
Health care activist, author to speak on health reform act
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… verified) on Kirsch KALAMAZOO—A noted health care activist and author will speak in mid-November at Western Michigan University. Richard Kirsch , author of the … for the passage of the Affordable Care Act. The lecture and a reception afterward are free and open to the public as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2820
Trustees approve retirements of 12 faculty, seven staff members
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… on KALAMAZOO—The retirements of 12 faculty members and seven staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its Dec. … status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Nora Berrah , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12173
WMU board to consider new AFSCME contract Monday
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… Monday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will hold a … two action items—the approval of an employee contract and authorization to negotiate terms of a temporary property … WMU's chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union. Members of this employee …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48402
WMU team finishes fifth in Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race
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… WMU team finishes fifth in Formula Sun Grand Prix solar car race Submitted by Anonymous (not … spending several hours of the final day in first place, Western Michigan University's solar car, Sunseeker , finished in fifth place in the Formula Sun Grand Prix 2013 after withering Texas heat forced its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7883
Talk focuses on workforce diversity
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Terrentine KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University's Real Talk Diversity Series continues this fall with a candid discussion about the challenges and successes of the professional job search for minority …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19521
Gender issues topic of public talk
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… of public talk Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Real Talk Diversity Series will open with a discussion on gender and issues of privilege from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, … is based on Dr. Allan Johnson's books, "The Gender Knot" and "Privilege, Power, and Difference." One of the greatest …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17751