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School supporters come together to celebrate social work

School of Social Work

… supporters, advisory board members, faculty, emeriti and staff gathered in the Health and Human Services Building … the school’s support base. The cost of the event was $25, with proceeds going to assist social work students with scholarships. Those attending enjoyed informal …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/spring-celebration

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing event offered as students return to campus

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… through her car window. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As Western Michigan University welcomes students back to campus for spring … to start afresh and make sure everybody's on the same page with safety and awareness," says Joe VanDerBos , interim … exhibit symptoms of the virus or have been in close contact with someone who tested positive. The University is also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62769

Professor named to accounting governing board

Haworth College of Business

… by Cindy Wagner on Smith KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University professor has been named to one of the highest oversight posts in the field of accountancy. Dr. Ola Smith , professor of accountancy, has been … Accounting Association. She has previously been honored with the Platinum Award from the Division of Multicultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28775

Assistant Professor of Japanese

World Languages and Literature

… Assistant Professor of Japanese The Department of World Languages … diversity and inclusion Curriculum development Experience with study abroad Publications desirable Successful … in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. WMU is an equal …

https://wmich.edu/languages/assistant-professor-japanese

Economics of immigration on tap in Sichel Lecture Series

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… of immigration on tap in Sichel Lecture Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Card KALAMAZOO—An award-winning … open to the public. David Card Card is a labor economist with broad research interests, including immigration, … Research. The lectures are open to the public and formatted with the general public in mind. This year's series is being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14879

Student/faculty presentation explores women’s leadership in social work

School of Social Work

… in social work Paper presenters Dee Sherwood, Barb Barton and Courtney Dunsmore On Feb. 9, 2015, social work master’s … supports and barriers in their development as leaders within non-profit organizations, higher education or … publications. “I appreciate the opportunity to work with faculty on research, she states, “and I am very …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/dunsmore-barton-sherwood

March 20, 2020 Status Letter

Research and Innovation

… Status Letter Dear Colleagues: In the face of unprecedented and uncertain times, The Office of Research and Innovation has worked closely with the leadership of WMU and college deans to prepare for … health and safety of the WMU research community consistent with the WMU actions described this morning.  The key facts …

https://wmich.edu/research/march20-status

Original Raise Your Voice show uses Theatre of the Oppressed methods

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… show uses Theatre of the Oppressed methods Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University theatre students, working with the innovative theatre company Shifting Forms, will … and hostility against women that had surfaced in previous months. Lee Honors College Dean Carla Koretsky and Jane Baas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27549

Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Wood Hall

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… lifted. The city of Kalamazoo lifted the advisory Sunday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. It was originally issued late Thursday, … as well as all other purposes. Bacteriological sampling within the affected area verified the water is safe to … boil water advisory affecting Wood Hall in connection with a water main leak and subsequent repair. No other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50976

Talk focuses on workforce diversity

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… Talk focuses on workforce diversity Submitted by Deanne Puca on Terrentine KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University's Real Talk Diversity Series continues this fall with a candid discussion about the challenges and successes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19521