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WMU historian awarded National Humanities Center fellowship for early Supreme Court book

College of Arts and Sciences

… University legal historian and distinguished early American scholar has made history herself. Dr. Sally Hadden Dr. … "Most academics I know, including me, could plaster a room with rejection letters. Because that's part of the job—you apply and apply. So when you get the call saying you've …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72562

Dylan Kalas is inspiring a new generation of healthcare business leaders

Haworth College of Business

… University junior Dylan Kalas from Lawton, Michigan. With a double major in finance and leadership and business … careers. Additionally, he is involved in the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management. … they might never have considered. To follow his journey, you can find him on LinkedIn . For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70675

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

News

… Future Teachers of Color President William Wright working with Kalamazoo Public Schools students Kwan Green-Hemphill, … that one teacher who most positively influenced you? For Western Michigan University Future Teachers of … 51 percent nonwhite, the NCES found; and 39 percent of Americans overall represented racial or ethnic minorities during …

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

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It all started with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was … remembers Barbee-McNeal. "Somebody in the car said, 'You girls sound smooth; your harmony is smooth like velvet.' … Award. "We're still trying to do it. We'll retire when we can't do it, or can't walk, or whatever," laughs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… Campus oral history project incubated for several years with the staff at the Zhang before the right time, interest … even art installations in East Hall basement closets.   "You really get this just full picture of Western as a whole … that somebody sees for something down the road. You can't always anticipate every potential use for a resource. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events

News

… smooth. The students are ready to go. They're coming in with their screening badge, they're ready to show it. So, … student is tested by a Sindecuse staff member. "That way we can capture those close contacts of that person who's … to ensure the health of everyone around him. "I know I'm young and it might not affect me as much as it would others, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914

Flu and meningitis vaccination clinics announced for 2012

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… for 2012 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Protect yourself against flu and meningitis. KALAMAZOO—The Sindecuse … Sept. 12 , 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3131 Sindecuse Health Center, with easy access for retirees and open to faculty, staff and … insurance and their covered dependents receive flu shots with no out-of-pocket expenses if they get their shots at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1429

Day focuses on research resources for faculty

News

… Research and Dessert will be followed by the final Fridays with Friends mixer of the semester. KALAMAZOO—Workshops and … Identifying Funding Opportunities Technology Services at Your Service Online Survey Tools: Qualtrics, Question Pro … and Their Application WMU's New Experts System and What it Can Do For You F&A (AKA Indirect Costs): What, When and Why …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11276

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

News

… Valeria Marin has always been passionate about working with kids. She treasures the memories she's collected from … my values, and I think Western is definitely a place where you can go and thrive." Marin grew up going to Camp Blodgett, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen

W Magazine

… he took at Western in the 1970s. "(One) instructor said, 'You know, you're the worst speller I have ever seen. How did … letters and always answer your questions you don't know with that same letter. I picked B. So there were five or six … adventure. "Life goes on. And if you see something that can be advantageous, either to yourself or others, it's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890