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WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… on   The Honorable Dr. Betty Udongo, a 2009 graduate of Western Michigan University’s science education program, was … she said. “I'm a big fan of ethno science and as I was looking for articles on the topic, I came across an article … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

University Theatre presents 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo'

News

… "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" opens Feb. 6. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University theatre students will perform … and war. "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" is a haunting look at the aftermath of violence and the absurdities of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13169

Career ap-peel: Potato farm sprouts job opportunities for Broncos

W Magazine

… water and starch content, which impact how the chips will look and taste. Photos of sample chips are sent to customers … on seed rates and quality. The amount of spreadsheets we look at on a daily basis is crazy," says Ryan Norton , BSE … in top young talent to keep the tradition going. And Western is yielding a bumper crop. "Western has been an easy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75869

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

News

… and now are threatening the future of the planet. "If you look at what is most interesting to anyone on any topic, it … media," says Dr. David Benac , professor of history at Western Michigan University. "Right now, the pandemic is … to climate was actually done by fossil fuel companies looking to understand the impact of their products on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

WMU hosts screening of award-winning 'Most Likely to Succeed'

Sustainability

… to Succeed' Submitted by Anne Copeland on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will host a free screening of … schools. "Most Likely to Succeed" offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38769

Focus on English language learners at Humanities Center event

News

… presentation at the University Center for the Humanities at Western Michigan University. Dr. Shawn Loewen , associate … from a theoretical and empirical perspective and will look at the claims made by researchers and theorists about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38245

Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… work fits into the broader scholarship in the field," says Western Michigan University's Mary   O'Kelly , a doctoral … research interest," explains Gaffney. “The portfolio also looks great on a CV, demonstrating to academic search …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73220

Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in elementary education

College of Education and Human Development

… Association’s Edward D. Fry Book Award . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s  Dr. Jill Hermann-Wilmarth, … for all children," says Dr. Susan Piazza , chair of Western's Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational … book discussing what LGBTQ-inclusive literacy teaching can look like in practice, including what teachers might say and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71204

Governor appoints new members to WMU Board of Trustees

News

… Gov. Gretchen Whitmer , two new leaders are set to join the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees: WMU alumnus … Trevan and Turfe," says President Edward Montgomery . "I look forward to the expertise and insights they will add to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62619

Weekly drawings begin for campus United Way campaign

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… United Way campaign Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University faculty and staff members who … including two tickets for the President's Box for the WMU vs. Central Michigan University football game Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10064