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WMU journalism students pen issue of West Michigan magazine
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… they were given and entire magazine to fill with their best work? That question is answered in May's issue of Encore … on how technology has revolutionized the academic and social lives of college students, an article about a program … endeavor for the five students who began in January working on content for the May issue. Christian, their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39823
Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU
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… approach to meeting the complex academic, civic, social, personal development, health and emotional needs of … that can have relevance academically, professionally and socially." Call for campus input in October Montgomery … in a way that will better support students as they work to succeed academically, develop healthy lifestyles, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612
Speaker to address today's changing perspectives on gender
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… will deal with gender issues that may come up both at work and in social life, and will include a closing question-and-answer … Schofield aced his Bachelor of Arts in theatre coursework at Emory University, his gender expression at the time …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39114
New physical therapy doctorate gains pre-accreditation status
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… candidate status involves years of intensive development work and is a pre-accreditation milestone for physical … diseases and injuries, and their contributions are invaluable. "We took a hard look at what many long-standing … among the 50 best of their kind in the nation and the social work and physician assistant programs among the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54595
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Afro-modern … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Mesa Española —4 … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Mesa Española —3 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44054
Three recipients honored with 2022 Excellence in Diversity Award
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… BIPOC faculty. She has developed anti-bias and anti-racist workshops for faculty members serving on tenure and … on campus and in the community; organized a march for social justice issues where student-athletes and staff spoke … is an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice through an intercultural communication lens. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69069
Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan
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… Michigan Regional Prosperity Initiative, the Learning Network of Greater Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University. … Goodwill Industries of South West Michigan. Sharing what works Attendees are expected to include representatives from various WMU departments, social and nonprofit agencies, businesses interested in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36668
Campuswide book discussion looks at the evolution of what divides us
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… what moralization is and how it evolves. This 2012 social psychology book by Jonathan Haidt describes human …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60896
Science, humanities intersect in upcoming speaker series
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… connections between science and the humanities through the work of scientists, engineers, artists and humanists who … 19: Clair Light, San Francisco Bay-area writer and cultural worker in nonprofit administration, particularly in the arts … to nurture a conversation among scientists, humanists, social scientists, artists, politicians and citizens from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34940
Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan
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… cultures," says Dr. Dee Sherwood , associate professor of social work and member of Western's new Native American Affairs … relations for all state department employees who work on matters that have direct implications for tribes. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903