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Past Alumni Award Winners

Physics

… have been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments with an Alumni Achievement Award by the Western Michigan … Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi, as well as membership in the American Association of University Women, and the American … to say that, "Every challenge in learning will exercise your brain." 2020 Dr. Ayman Said,  M.S.'00, Ph.D.'04, is a …

https://wmich.edu/physics/past-alumni-award-winners

Gender Scholar Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… in an area of research that has a gender focus. Applicants should submit the following as PDF files (a book or another nondigital item can be submitted by campus mail): Cover letter documenting …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/gender-scholar-application

Race, feminist perspectives and politics focus of discussion

News

… time. Beyoncé and feminism "Beyoncé is a powerful figure with a tremendous multicultural and multigenerational fan … says Richardson. "As my research delves into how African-American women negotiate and navigate media … she adds. Meanwhile, Richardson claims that while many young people and celebrities today run away from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31358

WMU's ROTC leadership program to be focus at breakfast series

News

… leadership training will be the focus at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30988

Safety communication options grow out of committee appointed by Dunn

News

… out advisory messages — which are accessible even to people without a Twitter account — about incidents that may occur … software called Social Sentinel, purchased to continually scan social media and alert WMU officers to issues emerging … App's next iteration. People without a Twitter account can register to have campus safety advisory tweets sent to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37740

First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan

News

… Meng "My research shows air temperature has a strong link with lake-effect snowfall. When we have a colder winter, we … pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean, also has a significant impact on snowfall in Michigan." The warm phase of ENSO … because our lake temperature is increasing, leading to a bigger air (and) lake temperature difference." In addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

News

… Erin Flynn on Students and employees from Western kayak and canoe down the Pine Creek. (Courtesy: Johnathon Moulds) … Pine Creek Indian Reservation. Members of the tribe meet with Western students and staff to talk about their culture … out of my content area and see that the world is much bigger than our chosen niches and there is always more work to …

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

Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community

News

… on Dr. Khady Ndao-Brumblay was tired of the lack of African stories available to her children, so she and her sister … Ndao-Brumblay has worn many hats in her adult life. Now, with the help of a program at Western Michigan University, … concept involves writing stories about great women in African history and creating dolls to go along with them. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256

WMU nursing students lead hospital study that could change future of pressure-wound monitoring

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… Le are making an impact at Ascension Borgess Hospital with a project for their nursing leadership and management … system. Students learn charting skills and interact with patients while conducting the IPUP Survey. KALAMAZOO, … risk factors for ulcers. But scoring is subjective and can vary depending on who is filling out the chart. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75334

2018 Barbara A. Rider Colloquium

Rider Colloquium

… Essential Elements to Promote Independence in Adults with Acquired Cognitive Impairments”  Dr. Elizabeth Skidmore … share their experiences and advice for working with those with an acquired cognitive impairment 2:30 p.m. - Break, …

https://wmich.edu/ridercolloquium/2018