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WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… member who trafficked her from the West African country of Togo to the United States as a child, hope was hard to … about prevention while also acknowledging the complexities of fighting human trafficking on a micro and macro scale. … modern slavery." It's an honor Hounakey, who received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

Jennifer C. Wenger Memorial Study or Work Abroad Fund

Study Abroad

… or work abroad program. Preference is given to students of anthropology or sociology with a focus on women's … time in a study abroad or internship program for a minimum of 10 weeks. The recipient must have been employed part time during the semester prior to study abroad as evidence of their commitment to assisting with the costs of higher …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/wenger

Healing arts in the spotlight during WMU Humanities Center season

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Yann Martel's "Life of Pi" KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The healing arts will be under the … to 1984, but graduated from Concordia University with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 1985. He considered a … of music, 7 p.m., Dalton Center Recital Hall, "The Neuroscience of Music in Health and Healing." April 2: Arthur …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19571

Veenstra Peace Lecture to focus on elections and world government

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Rutgers University professor will deliver the annual Winnie Veenstra Peace … Michigan University. Dr. Alexander Guerrero , assistant professor of philosophy, will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, … Institute for Global Education, Department of Political Science, Kalamazoo Peace Center, Pax Christi Kalamazoo, St. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38944

Brooke Hinz

First-Year Faces

… High School graduate Brooke Hinz has spent much of her life giving back to others. The 18-year-old launched … College scholar is joining the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences program, one of the first of such programs in the … ranked among the top 50 in the nation. While earning her bachelor’s degree, Hinz will engage in research and service …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/brooke-hinz

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Lori Evesque, co-owner of Natural Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was … to reveal an immature artichoke. This vegetable, a member of the thistle family prized for its clean, earthy flavor, … of two small children. She holds a master’s degree in food science, has taught food systems classes and also earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Our Courses

Economics

… Undergraduate courses | Graduate courses For current course offerings, see the registrar's page for details. For … preferable to take ECON 2010 before taking ECON 2020. Many of our undergraduate courses meet WMU Western Essential Studies requirements! SUMMER I & II COURSE OFFERINGS AVAILABLE NOW View Summer I & Summer II course …

https://wmich.edu/economics/academics/courses

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… the foundation for a fulfilling career that aligns her professional skills with her passion for helping others. … the last three years. I'm really excited to pull from all of my skills that I've been chiseling." A STRONG FOUNDATION … have carried on his legacy at his alma mater, earning her bachelor's degree and enrolling in Western's counselor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

Memorial for Professor Emerita Wendy Cornish

Dance

… Memorial for Professor Emerita Wendy Cornish Wendy Cornish  -- teacher, choreographer, lighting designer and professor emerita of dance. She devoted her career to the … beloved family after a lengthy illness. Wendy received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and her …

https://wmich.edu/dance/wendy-cornish

Arbor Day tree planting to honor John and Linda Dunn

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A decade of service to Western Michigan University by outgoing … Lady Linda Dunn will be recognized during WMU's celebration of national Arbor Day. The event will take place at noon … Wilder , a WMU student from Decatur majoring in political science. She will speak about a leadership and sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39245