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Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film
News
… Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film Submitted by Anonymous (not … work contributed to a documentary film narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson that will air at 8 p.m. … to the prosperous, industrial north during and after World War II. The film features Tyson's voice guiding viewers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110
Nobel Peace Prize winner gives public talk Friday
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… session and a book-signing, during which Tum will autograph her books and have them available for purchase. The … Tum Tum received the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize for her work toward justice and reconciliation based on respect for the … Indian and one of only a handful of women to receive the award. While in Kalamazoo, she will be headlining the annual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/344
Litvinova Awarded NSF Grant
College of Arts and Sciences
… Litvinova Awarded NSF Grant Western Michigan University assistant … Irina Egorova and research associate, Caroline Robin hope to advance theoretical and computational methods to give … as fundamental as possible, precise predictions can be tested and developed using experimental physics. Litvinova's …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/litvinova-nsf-grant
Two will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards
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… will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … of Communication next month for being exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in … lasting impact on her students. "Professor Christian's greatest qualities as a teacher are believing in her students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19109
Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research
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… University College of Arts and Sciences, has been tapped to become the University's associate vice president for research. Obare, whose appointment was effective Dec. 1 , has a long track record of attracting … serve WMU in this important role," says Obare. "I look forward to working with our faculty, staff and students and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36867
Academic Convocation sets direction for 2014-15 academic year
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… staff members and provide a platform for WMU's president to set the direction for the coming year. The event, set for … State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements and service. … Richmond Center for Visual Arts. During the convocation, awards will be presented to 11 members of the WMU faculty and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19494
WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October
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… WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … research garnered the biggest share of externally funded awards, breaking the $9 million mark, with four large … totaling more than $6.8 million and other notable awards coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20827
About Barbara A. Rider
Rider Colloquium
… A. Rider Dr. Barbara A. Rider , professor emerita, came to Western Michigan University in 1976 as chair of the … that position for 10 years. Prior to joining WMU, Rider was on the faculty in the occupational therapy department at … teacher and consultant for more than 47 years. She was a pioneer in researching developmental reflexes and her …
https://wmich.edu/ridercolloquium/rider
University Open on Christmas Eve
Professional Support Staff Organization
… were made at that time. I know that many of you are hoping to be away from campus that day to spend time with your families. … annual leave for whatever period of time you hope to be away. At this time of year, our on-campus population is …
https://wmich.edu/psso/university-open-on-christmas-eve
Doctor of Philosophy in English
English
… Doctor of Philosophy in English The Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of English at Western … Program requirements The program requires all candidates to have: Broad knowledge of British and American literature …
https://wmich.edu/english/academics/graduate/doctoral