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Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias

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… Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … exercises and personal evaluations to demonstrate how snap judgments are usually made upon initially … College. Those attending the Respecting Differences event should note that backpacks and certain beverages are not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52701

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their … it makes a huge difference in your motivation in terms of how you focus your energy." The platform allows students to … anxiety. If I was lacking in a specific area, the Reality Checks gave me articles that I could read on how to grow in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

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… Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS Submitted by … and away from a grade or other extrinsic rewards, realizing how satisfying working with a purpose can be." McIver’s … members would do quality work on time and not look over the shoulders of others. This is not natural to me but something …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

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… Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards Submitted by Deanne Puca … Award during a ceremony Friday, Oct. 29 . “We do not often get to experience the instructional excellence of our … we are rarely ever in their teaching and learning spaces; however, we see their achievements in the quality of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033

Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

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… Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not … on our campus, he has set an example for his colleagues in how to interact with people from foreign lands," Woods said. … group also came to campus to honor Soga and brought along a check to add to the Friends of WMU endowment. "For 35 years, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia … President Montgomery says VanKuiken is a great example of how that program prepares national leaders. "From Lansing to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken

Bronson School of Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity

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… Bronson School of Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity Submitted by … challenges as they come to college," Stark says. Many struggle financially, graduate from underperforming K-12 … this program and have found it to be wildly successful." How the project started With the help of the $5,000 grant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43577

Spanish educator recognized for contributions to students with Distinguished Service Award

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… Spanish educator recognized for contributions to students with … to rely on her to do whatever needs to be done, quite often at the drop of hat," he writes. Her colleagues share … a former graduate teaching assistant. “Furthermore, she showed interest in her students’ lives outside the classroom. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72644

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous … really want to learn about but don't necessarily know how to connect with tribal communities," Sherwood says.  The … science is looking at solutions to climate change. Because, oftentimes, it's about taking control of something, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

Engineers Without Borders group elevating STEM in the community

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Engineers Without Borders group elevating STEM in the community … and language. “One reason I got involved is because of my Spanish interests. Personally, I found that I enjoy … Borders because it was an excellent opportunity to support my community and because of my Spanish interests,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69256