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Western launches sustainability challenge to spark student innovation
Sustainability
… problems challenging the future of humanity. The cross-disciplinary project will encourage teams of students in a … a sustainability project of their own design. "(The goal) is to give students an understanding of the vast, pervasive … in detail how their solution could be implemented, what barriers might exist and how those can be addressed. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69331
Business lecture features award-winning author and professor
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… and professor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sisodia KALAMAZOO—A noted author, marketing professor and a founder of the Conscious Capitalism Institute will share his views on the new realities of … Business Lecture Series. In his talk, Sisodia will describe what he says is an emerging paradigm for business that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1431
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
W Magazine
… 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
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
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