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We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness

We Talk

… beings. Developed over the past three years by StoryCorps with the input of scientists, researchers and psychologists, … at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, with participant permission. Isay’s presentation will serve … as the kickoff event for the Kalamazoo community to engage with One Small Step and participate in an interview. An OSS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459

WMU partnership boosts aviation maintenance instruction, experience

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's new partnership with AAR, a global provider of aviation services, is … as well as the sharing of proprietary software information with students interested in careers as aircraft maintenance … academic careers and have the opportunity to interview with AAR after graduation. Dr. Raymond Thompson , WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49917

New online Western programs allow flexibility for working adults

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… offered through WMU's College of Arts and Sciences align with our mission to provide top tier, inclusive and … options in higher education are growing, particularly with the enormous increase in online professional and … or graduate work in law, criminology or other areas. With two tracks to choose from—criminal justice or justice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63768

WMU students take third place in national advertising competition

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… team of WMU advertising and promotion students was tasked with developing a marketing campaign for the Tinder dating … year, Tinder, the number one dating app, tasked students with developing a campaign to increase activations and … promotion students enrolled in the major’s capstone course with the competition serving as the final project. Members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64051

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

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… and Education at Western Michigan University. As some do with other taboo topics of conversation, parents are now … and guidance on discussing issues of race and racism with their children. While it can be uncomfortable and … conversation a step further and talk about anti-bias. She suggests resources for parents such as the conscious kid , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000

Board approves minimal rate increase for WMU apartments

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… residential units, keeping WMU rates aligned with those in the community and leading to monthly apartment … last fall after going through a yearlong renewal process, with one building serving as graduate student housing. … full capacity since it first opened in fall 2011. Starting with fall semester 2017, monthly charges will range from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36939

Three marketing VP candidates to visit campus

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… 6-11. Each candidate will spend two days on campus meeting with University leadership as well as touring the campus and community and meeting with a variety of community members, including campus … will fill a new vice-presidential position at WMU charged with leading the Office of University Relations and working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46788

Endowed scholarship honors health and physical education chair's legacy

College of Education and Human Development

… provide financial support for students in the department, with preference given to those who demonstrate financial need. "Dr. Zabik was instrumental, along with his colleague Mary Dawson , in establishing the … Michael , graduate coordinator of exercise science.  "Along with this, he and Dr. Dawson were able to begin to build a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73026

Student leaders urged to register for RSO Leadership Conference

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… Three choices are being offered: $10 for a room shared with three, $25 for a room shared with one, and $100 for a single room. The conference cost … development opportunity that provides WMU students with the environment and tools necessary for their RSOs to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/855

Commercial real estate magnate next up in entrepreneurship series

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… Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and … DeKam is a recognized expert in commercial real estate with additional background in investment analysis, debt … Realty Group, a boutique commercial real estate firm with a focus on helping clients achieve their objectives, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4404