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Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century
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… Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … to be the key to a good life in the 21st century, yet there are many obstacles on the road toward a quality education … of Ideals." In his talk, Edmundson will explore and endorse what he takes to be the three great ideals: courage, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42622
Race, feminist perspectives and politics focus of discussion
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… gender and women's studies, and her students will go beyond their usual classroom boundaries for an evening this month … is depth and complexity within Beyoncé's persona that we rarely get to see of black women in popular mediated spaces," … stance demanding that her viewers at least investigate what she has to say as a celebrity, sex symbol, success …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31358
WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Economists base much of their work on the belief that equal opportunity is vital to … rigors of graduate school in economics is an initiative we are proud to support," says Dr. Christine Moser , a … Minority academic economists are even rarer, earning only 8.5% of doctoral degrees that year, according to the AEA. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53730
Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lt. James Mostek stands inside the National Museum of the United States Air Force in … ripped from the film script of "Men in Black." But there are no sleek black suits among the ranks of the United … "When I started getting involved in WALI, I started to see what I was learning put into action. That helped a lot," he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119
Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Although it's the birthplace of the Nation of Islam, a large part of … African American Muslims have a lot to tell us about United States history and politics because they have been here … of African American Muslims and African Muslims in the area. In collaboration with community activists, residents …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682
College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements
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… College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023-24 Arts and Sciences Faculty and … were recognized during the April 12 event. Celebrating 25 years of service to Western are Dr. John Clark (Department of Political Science), Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75480
School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU
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… on Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah is founding director of the new School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability … their mission: To foster the training of students who are interested in the environment, providing them with … he earned a doctorate in geography. Arriving in the United States in 1990, he began as an assistant professor at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665
Middle East expert to talk about 'Engaging the Muslim World'
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… Middle East expert to talk about 'Engaging the Muslim World' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … a regular guest on PBS's Lehrer News Hour and has also appeared on ABC Nightly News, Nightline, the Today Show, Charlie … For more information , contact Nathan Tabor at (269) 387-4358 or nathan.tabor@wmich.edu or Alisa Perkins at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28691
Western Winds to premiere new work by School of Music director
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… students, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be … by Dr. Dan Jacobson , WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2479
Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester
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… at Western Michigan University start Tuesday, Sept. 5 , but fall opening activities officially begin when new … Aug. 29 , to participate in Fall Welcome activities. They continue into September with WMU's One Stop Center, … Fall Welcome 2016 Fall Welcome and Move-in Students who are beginning their careers at WMU this fall have an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41607