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From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future Submitted by Erin Flynn on February is Black History Month, an … Alisa Parker-LaGrone had big dreams. "I actually wanted to be an astronaut," she says over video conference from the bench in Kalamazoo County's 8th Circuit Court—a position she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Physician to discuss how inequities impact health care

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… Physician to discuss how inequities impact health care Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ansell KALAMAZOO, … connect racism and income inequality to health and well-being during a free, public talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 , in downtown Kalamazoo. The talk will be given by Dr. David A. Ansell , senior vice president of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40228

Social Psychology Requirements

Sociology

… 3 hours Electives (9 hours; at least three courses; one may be taken from supporting courses):  SOC 3210: Behavior and Meaning. Credits: 3 hours SOC 3050 Sociology of … Death, Dying and Beyond. Credits: 4 hours Social Psychology Minor (15 hours of coursework) Required Courses (9 hours): …

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Faculty Senate approves design for general education revision

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… Senate approves design for general education revision Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … which already reflects four years of work. That work began with assessment of the current general education … step now complete, the third step—implementation—will begin immediately. Working over the summer, a Senate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40176

International admissions and immigration offices moving to Faunce

International Student and Scholar Services

… International admissions and immigration offices moving to Faunce Submitted … on Faunce Student Services Building KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To better serve Western Michigan University's growing … east wing of Faunce, where international students will also benefit from easy access to WMU’s offices of Student Affairs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25561

Alumni Perspectives

Haworth College of Business

… Alumni Perspectives Sylvan Benton, B.B.A.’22, B.F.A.’22 Getting your mind set for a creative mindset Fostering your creativity … for yourself—that is one of the key takeaways that Sylvan Benton has learned in the two years since graduating from …

https://wmich.edu/business/alumni2024

Registration open for summer lifelong learning classes, trips

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… open for summer lifelong learning classes, trips Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … Early bird registration is underway for institute members. Nonmembers may register starting Tuesday, May 23 , or become a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39973

Mark Denenfeld

Political Science

… Mark Denenfeld Mark Denenfeld Time at Western Michigan University: 1975-79 Mark’s dynamic personality and … WMU Associated Student Government (ASG), appointed him to be Vice-President of Academics. He stepped into this role proudly and it became his primary interest on campus. During the late …

https://wmich.edu/politics/denenfeld

Embracing machines’ support

W Magazine

… Embracing machines’ support Submitted by Deanne Puca on This isn’t an ordinary stuffed … at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Advancements in technology may be moving faster than some who could benefit the most from it are comfortable with. Instead of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71777

Area families needed to host international visitors

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Area families needed to host international visitors Submitted by Korey Force on Host families enjoy the benefits of meeting new people, exploring new cultures and … students arriving in August. A stipend of $450 a month will be paid to each hosting family for the duration of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47588