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Columbia U. director, author opens Humanities Center spring series

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… Columbia U. director, author opens Humanities Center spring series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hermann … Arts Speaker Series at Western Michigan University. This event has been canceled due to illness and may be rescheduled for a later date. Visit the University Center for the Humanities online for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21123

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine going to a theater … started looking into audio description services at the suggestion of an audience member. "We had a patron who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

Custer Bio

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Custer Bio Jia Jang Jia Jiang who is the founder of FearBuster, a keynote speaker and author … rejection, “ Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible, One Rejection at a Time .” Several years after Jiang began his career in the corporate world, he stepped into the …

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Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective

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… opportunities to explore global perspective Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Emma Simpson found herself twiddling her thumbs in class after finishing her work, she wondered what more she could do to … says. “I just seemed to have too much free time after finishing my schoolwork in public school. I wanted to pick my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812

Punctuation: Colon and Semicolon

Writing Style Guide

… The colon ( : ) and semicolon ( ; ) are frequently used incorrectly in place of each other. The two punctuation … and should not be used interchangeably. Colon A colon is used to give emphasis, present dialogue, introduce lists or text, and clarify …

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Southwest Michigan slates Chávez dinner, awards program

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… Southwest Michigan slates Chávez dinner, awards program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Saturday, March 29 , during an annual scholarship fundraising dinner that includes the presentation of three … person, are being accepted until Monday, March 24 . This is the eighth year that WMU's Division of Multicultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14270

Dispatches from the Field: Nathan Charlton

Geological and Environmental Sciences

… Dispatches from the Field: Nathan Charlton Nathan Charlton … (M.S. 2017) Nathan Charlton accepted a phenomenal position in the National Park Service at the Lava Beds National … and I am lucky to have such an opportunity.  So far, my biggest professional accomplishment has been the success of …

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Educational leadership alumna named fellow and receives grant

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… named fellow and receives grant Sept. 28, 2017 SOUTH BEND, Ind.—Alumna Dr. Jenny Deranek (Ph.D. ’15, educational … service-based course in upcoming years.  Dr. Deranek, who is currently an assistant professor of health sciences at Indiana University …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/deranek-carnegie

Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food

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… Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about … author and food advocate Michael Pollan will bring his message of healthy food systems and healthy eating to the … at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 , in Miller Auditorium. His presentation, titled "A Community Conversation about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19984

Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies

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… Mich.—Faculty are encouraged to take advantage of an upcoming workshop as well as a variety of other resources that … resources Among the helpful resources already available is a workshop called Navigating WMU Essential Studies: … Essential Studies Design: Where Does My Course Fit? What Is Needed for a Successful Review?” Assessing WMU Essential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48731