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Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence

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… at Harvard University's Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, will examine the role of hate speech online in the annual Winnie Veenstra Peace Lecture , presented by Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of Ethics … the Brown & Gold room in WMU's Bernhard Center. It is free and open to the public making headlines Benesch's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52594

Noted scholar's talk to focus on black identity

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… on Dr. William Cross KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A leading theorist and researcher in the psychology and identity development of various cultural minorities will speak at Western Michigan University Thursday, April 9 . Dr. William …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22866

Role of Fed in '08 financial crisis examined in Corder's new book

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… (not verified) on Corder KALAMAZOO--A new book by a Western Michigan University professor shines new light on … the actions of the Federal Reserve, both before and after the worst economic downturn in American history … spent about two years writing his analysis, titled "The Fed and the Credit Crisis." The book, released in April by Lynne …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/674

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University has named a new director to lead … community volunteer program designed for learners age 50 and above. Dr. Toni Woolfork-Barnes will transition to her … Lifelong Learning Institutes, which is located at Northwestern University. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

LGBT student services cosponsors bowling fundraiser

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… is being staged from  4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 2 , at Eastland Lanes, 5570 Gull Road, to raise funds for Kalamazoo's sixth annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride celebration. The event, which is being sponsored by Western Michigan University's Office of LBGT Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7138

Students to compete for $16,000 Multicultural Leader Scholarships

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… verified) on Competition winners will receive a scholarship and membership in WMU KALAMAZOO—Some 140 high school seniors … in the Multicultural Leader Scholarship competition at Western Michigan University from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, … the by-invitation-only event in 2012 to broaden diversity and multiculturalism on campus. Only qualifying students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13581

Phyllis E. Seabolt obituary

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… , an assistant professor emerita of consumer resources and technology at Western Michigan University, died July 13 . She was 93. … Seabolt, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1970 and retired in 1987 after more than 16 years of service to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47964

Werner Sichel obituary

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… Werner Sichel Dr. Werner Sichel , a widely known scholar and professor emeritus of economics at Western Michigan University, died in Boca Raton, Florida, … the most widely used basic economics textbook authored by Westerners. Sichel's research expertise was in economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48293

Memorial service set for H. Nicholas Hamner

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… Hamner , a professor emeritus of history whose career at Western Michigan University spanned 36 years, died Feb. 15 . … university. He taught history until his retirement in 1992 and remained in Kalamazoo for the next 23 years, expanding his scholarly reputation and building on a lifetime …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21971

WMU exceeds national average in attracting international students

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… students on campus, representing 105 countries. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is exceeding the national … found that the number of international students at colleges and universities in the United States increased by 7 percent … the report The new report covers the 2012-13 academic year, and percentages of change are based on comparisons to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11325