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Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers
W Magazine
… to receive the information: near the conclusion of her Communicating About Taboo Topics course. Designed … study—to address sensitive subjects that are typically off-limits to speak about in North American culture. … have conversations about weighty material that many of us tend to avoid. Dr. Mark Orbe, Western Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619
Data Collection Through Surveys Policy
Information Technology
… Collection Through Surveys Policy PURPOSE AND NEED The goal of the policy is to ensure efficiency, accuracy, … accountability and consistency in the administration of surveys and data collection efforts at WMU. This policy … survey fatigue; improve the response rate and quality of results for all data collection projects; alert …
https://wmich.edu/it/rules/surveypolicy
Mobility grant drives WMU and state forward as leaders in high-tech education, research and training
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of three research universities selected by the state of Michigan to receive funding to support research, … technical workforce training initiatives for students and professionals in the mobility industry. The strategic grants, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75119
WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor
Student Affairs
… Drama in New York City. Glen Dillon, assistant director of student media, and WIDR staff earned nine total … as well," explains Glen Dillon, assistant director of student media. “It’s (also) an excellent way for the … and see how it matches up. "(The conference) gets tons of submissions from around the world, and ... if you are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005
Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western
News
… in building Heritage Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At the turn of the 20th century, long before the Civil Rights Era, a Black brick mason built some of the most prominent buildings in Kalamazoo, including the … Albert White "He was born in 1861. If a man coming out of those extreme conditions—degradation, the worst human …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599
Dunn to be honored for work with foster care grads
News
… Dunn will be honored today at Dearborn's Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation for his contributions to the success of young people who have been part of the state's foster care system. Dunn will be honored at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42935
WMU releases 2013 Bronco football schedule
News
… anticipated to be a prime-time television night game. The official kickoff time and network will be announced at a later date at … scheduled for 7 p.m. The Broncos then have a pair of road non-conference games before heading back home …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5511
Trumpeter kicks off annual jazz festival
News
… Trumpeter kicks off annual jazz festival Submitted by Anonymous (not … Tim Hagans will join the Western Jazz Quartet in the kickoff concert for the 33rd annual Western Invitational Jazz … be purchased at millerauditorium.com . The closing concert of the festival, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5353
Campus Red Cross club begins this year's WMU-CMU challenge
News
… Red Cross blood supply, which frequently comes within days of being depleted. The week-long WMU-CMU blood challenge … and continues through Wednesday, Oct. 17 . Every donation of blood can save as many as three lives, so eight … 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Building (Parkview Campus) Thursday, Oct. 11, 11 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1924
Pilfered Bronco Victory Bell restored to campus and set for season
News
… the bell, and it has been restored by four members of WMU's chapter of AFSCME—the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees. The restored bell …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1508