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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in May
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… and a wide variety of chances to enjoy international cuisine and music. Opportunities to get globally engaged are … the Medieval Institute at WMU. The congress features more than 550 sessions of papers, panel discussions, roundtables … from around the world compete for a chance to win cash prizes and performance opportunities. Daytime …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39594
Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar
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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Globally recognized for his pioneering work related to extreme weather and climate … School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability , is being celebrated for his growing contributions to his … Geography and Sustainability. Zhu has published more than two dozen papers—most of them since his arrival at …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu
Campuswide book discussion looks at the evolution of what divides us
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… Campuswide book discussion looks at the evolution of what divides us … regarding the We Talk campus read, " The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion ," … and how it evolves. This 2012 social psychology book by Jonathan Haidt describes human morality as it relates to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60896
WMU named one of America's top 'green colleges'
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… The 2012 edition of the free guidebook, released April 17, lists 322 U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities that … the Princeton Review website . In its guide profile, WMU is noted for its: Use of LEED construction standards for … that ranges from 60 to 99. Schools with a score of 83 or better were included in the guide. WMU's rating was 96. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/347
WMU again named one of top 'green colleges' in U.S.
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… The 2013 edition of the free guidebook, released April 16, lists 322 U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities that … of LEED construction standards for both new projects and existing building renovations Extensive electric vehicle … that ranges from 60 to 99. Schools with a score of 83 or better were included in the guide. WMU's rating was 94. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6804
Jim Crow Museum curator visits WMU to address teaching tolerance
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… Jim Crow Museum curator visits WMU to address teaching tolerance Submitted by … of an innovative museum containing a large collection of racist artifacts will address teaching tolerance in a visit … are used by scholars, students and civil rights workers to better understand historical and contemporary racism. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10153
Big Brothers Big Sisters administrator to provide perspective at breakfast series
Haworth College of Business
… Big Brothers Big Sisters administrator to provide perspective at breakfast series … titled "Helping Local Children Change Their Lives for the Better, Forever" at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, in 2150 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37056
WMU professor takes the helm at state board
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… term as chair completing a seven-year term. The board is responsible for the certification, licensure and … public accountants and public accounting firms. The CPA is the most significant licensure for accountants in the … Michigan State Board of Accountancy could not have chosen a better chair for their organization." Smith Smith joined the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60233
WMU researchers' school renewal project expands with $15M grant
College of Education and Human Development
… renewal project expands with $15M grant Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students in an elementary classroom at … middle schools. " HIL Project 1.0 started in 2017 and finished early this year," says Dr. Jianping Shen , … co-leading, co-owning and co-creating their pathway to better student outcomes.” The new project will provide …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72476
WMU HR students awarded national scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… Academic Scholarship, which recognizes students’ accomplishments, scholastic ability and leadership potential. For Sootsman, SHRM provides more than financial support—it also means professional leadership … has made in their lives. “The people have made the biggest difference during my time here,” Cook says. “Between …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/human-resource-management-shrm-scholarship-sarah-cook-lyndsey-sootsman