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Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

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… health care workers face during a public health crisis, the moral obligation to accept the legitimacy of … virtual discussions on Webex. Registration is required . "What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and … profits from the problem of recurring health crises, and what can we learn from groups that are addressing this

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

From classroom to credit union, Chloe Park invests in her future

Haworth College of Business

… the spring of 2022, business analytics student Chloe Park is on a path toward a bright future and successful career, … Before making her way to WMU Haworth, Park attended Kellogg Community College where she earned her associate degree. … Technology Association, she has gotten a taste of what the future holds for her.  “One of the most valuable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73126

Area events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… and presentations. "Equity in Action Uniting Community" is the theme of this year's celebration, which includes events that are free … Linden Grove Middle School. Thursday, Jan. 14 Readings and discussion led by poet and author Buddy Hannah, "Realizing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28803

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children … the School of Social Work at the spring semester’s start, is forging ahead.  Called Luggage for Love , the effort … Department of Health and Human Services, knows firsthand what it’s like to be a foster child forced to use trash bags …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

WMU MBA program climbs in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s MBA program has risen in U.S. News and World Report’s part-time MBA program … 101 in the country and No. 2 in the state of Michigan. Why is Western topping the list in Michigan for its MBA program? … program and the recent WMU Career Outcomes Report back up what U.S. News and World Report is noting: The WMU MBA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75333

Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry

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… industry Submitted by Erin Flynn on A camper cheers as his team competes on stage in WMU's state-of-the-art esports … Western Michigan University is giving kids a glimpse at what a future in professional gaming could look like. WMU … setup. It reminds me of a bunch of the esports leagues and what actually goes on during them," says 16-year-old Zaire …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279

Michigan public universities win liberal education designation

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… a formal member of the Liberal Education and America's Promise—LEAP—Initiative. The effort, launched in 2005, is being … as coordinator of Michigan's LEAP committee. He and Dan Hurley , CEO of the Michigan Association of State … also work to engage the public with core questions about what really matters in college and to connect employers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28109

Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… fellow, Kurth will have the unique opportunity to focus on his research for two years without other administrative duties while collaborating with scholars across … and value of anxiety from a philosophical perspective.    “What makes this opportunity so cool is that it gives me two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140

Engineering professor receives award for support of students with disabilities

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… professor receives award for support of students with disabilities Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Caroline Konstant … (left) nominated Dr. Bob White, recipient of the 2022 Disability Services for Students Faculty Advocate Award. … appropriate opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge of what they are learning. I am very honored to have been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67927

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… in food and consumer package goods and will explore this year's conference theme, "An Industry in Transformation." … from Amazon Prime, Shoprite, Smucker's, Meijer, the Kellogg Co. and Kroger. Bill McDermott , CEO of SAP and … an organization—all with a different set of expectations of what a great place to work means—affects culture, hiring, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52391