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WMU among earliest schools to award Mandela honorary degree

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… WMU among earliest schools to award Mandela honorary degree Submitted by Anonymous (not … years ago, in June 1988 when Nelson Mandela was still imprisoned at Robben Island in South Africa, Western Michigan … of others above his own personal freedom. His personal struggle has raised the fundamental concern for individual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11944

The road to success: Samantha Parent’s future in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… The road to success: Samantha Parent’s future in human resources … Mich.—As senior Samantha Parent races toward the finish line to complete her human resource management major at … management course had the biggest impact on me, teaching me how necessary organizational change is for companies to

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71124

Student success to be showcased at Paper Foundation meeting

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… Student success to be showcased at Paper Foundation meeting Submitted by … Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Imaging. Established in 1958, the Paper Technology Foundation supports and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1912

Bestselling author to help mark health program's 30th year

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… Bestselling author to help mark health program's 30th year Submitted by … celebrating the Western Michigan University Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness Program's 30th anniversary. Wayne … Advantages of a Painful Childhood," "Learning to Pray: How We Find Heaven on Earth" and "How, Then, Shall We Live? …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2160

WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures Submitted by Anonymous (not … early '80s to counter assumptions of a theological emphasis. Nevertheless, the new name brought its own set of … studies religions from a cultural perspective to understand how religious worldviews shape human behaviors and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749

Graduate students to be honored for research and teaching

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… Graduate students to be honored for research and teaching Submitted by … the Bernhard Center's South Ballroom. The annual reception is open to the public free of charge and will include … Cullinan, psychology Kevin Douglass, chemistry Krystal Howard, English Kathryn Kestner, psychology Kate Rowbotham, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/345

WMU trustees to consider labor agreements at special meeting Thursday

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… WMU trustees to consider labor agreements at special meeting Thursday … a tentative agreement that members ratified on Dec. 7 . This agreement is a wage-focused amendment to PIO's existing contract with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73783

WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms

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… Future Educator Program Scholar William Wright , it was his fourth-grade teacher of color, Mrs. Wilson-Bridges. “The … inspired me to be a teacher,” said Wright. Unfortunately, however, because there are very few K-12 educators of color, … her to bring her son to classes. “It was a culture shock going to attend a lecture hall with 250 people and being the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144

Weekly drawings continue for faculty, staff who donate to United Way

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… Weekly drawings continue for faculty, staff who donate to United Way Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—A number … gift card to any Millennium restaurant Winners Winners so far include Karen DeVries , Office of the Vice President for … sciences; William Arbogast , Sindecuse Health Center; Kristal Ehrhardt , special education and literacy studies; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10834

Physics alumnus journeys from space dreams to quantum realities

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on Dr. Manqoba Hlatshwayo (middle) with his advisors Prof. Elena Litvinova (WMU, left) and Dr. Kyle … steps toward the quantum advantage for nuclear theory and shows excellent potential for making a profound contribution … Reflecting on his academic and professional career thus far, Hlatshwayo acknowledges the support that shaped his

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73965