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World's medievalists set to flock to Kalamazoo for annual congress

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… return to Kalamazoo this month for the 53rd celebration of the Western Michigan University International Congress on Medieval Studies . The event, which has become a rite of spring in the Kalamazoo community, runs from Thursday, … 3,000 scholars from 47 nations, 49 states and the District of Columbia. Among the attractions this year are sessions on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46742

Fashion Merchandising

Family and Consumer Sciences

… Fashion Merchandising This program is offered in-person. The fashion merchandising major prepares … Commission  (TAPAC) and  National Association of Schools of Art and Design  (NASAD). This recognition assures … perspective on the industry and the chance to make valuable industry connections. Learn more Career opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/academics/fashion-merchandising

Geological Society to 'rock' WMU with 47th annual Section Meeting

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… University campus to celebrate the Geological Society of America's 125th anniversary and dig into the latest developments in the field. The Geological Society of America's North-Central Section Meeting is Thursday and … and explore the unique geologic and historic features of the region via 300 oral and poster presentations, four …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6684

WMU launches student business accelerator

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… and models, provide mentorship from faculty and members of the business community and help them build a network of contacts to support their burgeoning businesses. The … and Research Park and operated by the Haworth College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9000

Japanese Religion and Culture Seminar

World Religions and Cultures

… Seminar Experience the rich religious and cultural life of Japan! Students will visit temples, shrines, lay Buddhist … in Japan to put together a unique behind-the-scenes tour of Japanese religious life for students. Cost Included costs … . Applications are also available from the Study Abroad office. Non-WMU students may be accepted. Resources …

https://wmich.edu/religion/academics/studyabroad

Jim Butterfield

Political Science

… Jim Butterfield Jim Butterfield Professor Emeritus Office (269) 387-5680 Fax (269) 387-5354 Send an email … Friedmann Hall, Mail Stop 5346 Mailing address Department of Political Science Western Michigan University 1903 W …

https://wmich.edu/politics/directory/butterfield

Western receives grant to aid student retention

Merze Tate College

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University was one of three Michigan postsecondary institutions selected to … WMU’s Merze Tate College will oversee the implementation of the the John N. Gardner Institute’s Courses and Curricula … race, ethnicity and family income as the best predictors of who succeeds in gateway courses and examine the broader …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70763

WMU student chapter receives superior merit award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University chapter of the  Society for Excellence in Human Resources  has once … chapter merit award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters and recognizes … The award is based on chapter operations, programming, professional development of members, support of the human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60520

Six talks to be featured at free Russian Studies Conference

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… event, which is being organized by the WMU Department of English and the Kalamazoo Russian Culture Association. … at 10 a.m. by Dr. William F. Santiago , WMU associate professor emeritus of Africana studies and a former director of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10902

Medieval historian first to be honored for second time with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize

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… Ages and beyond. Dr. Dyan Elliott , the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of the Humanities and professor of history at Northwestern … in the Middle Ages and practices in the church and schools. Elliott holds the distinction of being the first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68097