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Stanford professor to address politics and performing race

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… the Humanities. Dr. Harry J. Elam Jr., who fills a long list of posts at Stanford, will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 , in 2008 Richmond Center. His presentation, titled "The Power and Politics of … 2012-13 Power and Publics Series, Elam will look at what it means to perform race and how the public can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4012

Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence

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… Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence Submitted by Erin Flynn … Kalamazoo. Facilitated by Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic … Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice. They've taken what they learned in that discussion and convened a task …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476

Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars

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… Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars Submitted … And how are they made? Dr. Michael Famiano's new research is flipping the script on those age-old nuclear astrophysics … depending on field strength, which is the opposite of what was expected. "It may actually explain some of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65582

Ethics topics featured in spring lecture series

Study of Ethics in Society

… ethics and sustainability are among topics that will discussed during Western Michigan University's Center for the … of a Fact,” the play’s director will facilitate a discussion of some of the ethical issues posed by the … to encourage addiction and the ethical duty to curate what is permitted. Register to receive the meeting link . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66844

Journalism professor's book examines reporter bias

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… Journalism professor's book examines reporter bias Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Christian KALAMAZOO--Promoting fair, ethical and inclusive … practical exercises that give readers the chance to apply what they learn. Sue Ellen Christian Christian joined WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/652

Remembering trailblazing alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth

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… John R. Seita , BS ’83, MA ’87, PhD ’93, who helped launch what became the nation’s largest and most comprehensive … to Western from foster care. The three-time Western alumnus is one of the architects for WMU’s Seita Scholars Program, … attended a small Michigan liberal arts college. When his fellow students went home for the holidays, he had no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73609

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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… up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. With the winter season just around the corner, this time of year is a good time to review Western Michigan University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/50826

'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena

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… Deanne Puca on Performance at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Department of Theatre is collaborating with the Black Arts and Cultural Center's … Gilmore Theatre Complex on the main WMU campus. The event is free. "Black Lives, Black Words" is an international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185

ISM students finish first among undergrads at regional competition

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ISM students finish first among undergrads at regional … we needed to make sense of the case and understand what was happening and what needed to be done,” says junior … four team members who currently hold internships with Kellogg Co. with bringing knowledge and insight from the industry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5468

Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence

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… , in the Brown & Gold room in WMU's Bernhard Center. It is free and open to the public making headlines Benesch's … "Content of all kinds circulates on social media, including what I call 'dangerous speech,' which is any form of … we know that the perpetrators were influenced by what they read on social media and websites." While freedom …

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