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Tobacco whistleblower to speak as part of Ethics Center series

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… Tobacco whistleblower to speak as part of Ethics Center series … company researcher who went public with accusations that his company intentionally manipulated the blend of its … pitted an ordinary man against the tobacco industry and dragged two people into the fight of their lives after Wigand's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22713

WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms

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… Future Educator Program Scholar William Wright , it was his fourth-grade teacher of color, Mrs. Wilson-Bridges. “The … of her students to value their own education by pushing us is what inspired me to be a teacher,” said Wright. … or similar background.  Recognizing the need to address this stark racial and ethnic population disparity between …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144

Fall 2019 FCS News Round-Up

Family and Consumer Sciences

… “An Exploration of the Fashion System in Transition: A Parisian Salon, The Soul of Fashion”. Dr. Chitra Singh will … held on March 25-27, 2020 in New Orleans, LA. Presentation is titled, “Are retail stores ready for aging women? Accommodating osteoarthritis with modifications for reduced reach and walking …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/fall-2019-fcs-news-roundup

Igor Fedotov

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Bass Convention on a duo recital with former principal bassist of the London Symphony, Thomas Martin. As a chamber … with such internationally renowned musicians as cellists Anner Bylsma and Ivan Monighetti, violist Sally Chisholm of Pro Arte Quartet, principal violist …

https://wmich.edu/music/directory/fedotov

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is the longest-serving athletic director at the same … female athletic directors among 130 Football Bowl Subdivision schools across the nation. "It's been an incredible honor to serve in this University community," said Beauregard. "I'm so proud of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… beat! Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is boasting several wins in DownBeat magazine's 44th annual … No other Michigan universities received an award this year. The winners from Western include: DownBeat … , Graduate College Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Outstanding Soloist, Greg Jasperse , professor. Drew Deur Trio , Small Jazz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332

Assessing the Prospects for Armed Conflict in the Taiwan Strait

Political Science

… Dr. Scott Kastner of the University of Maryland will be discussing the growing conflict in Southeast Asia:  Will … there be armed conflict in the Taiwan Strait? What does this mean for international relations? Thursday, March 21 … 3301 Friedmann Hall 3:30 p.m. Biography Scott L. Kastner is a Professor in the Department of Government and Politics …

https://wmich.edu/politics/kastner-taiwan-strait

Consumer marketing expert to present business talk

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… next presenter in Western Michigan University's 2014-15 Distinguished Speaker Series. Michael Steele , founder, president … March 26 , on campus in 2000 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and being hosted by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22219

Full-Time 60 Credit Hour Curriculum

School of Social Work

… Hour Curriculum The full-time 60 credit hour curriculum is tailored to students who do not work full-time, and is available on any of our three campuses. Following the … the Clinical Social Work or the Policy, Planning & Administration Concentration, this 20-month program plan requires …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/curric-fulltime