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Werner Sichel obituary

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… is co-sponsored by the W.E. Upjohn Institute. The lectures are open to the public and formatted with the general public in mind. During the course of his career, Sichel wrote, co-wrote, edited or co-edited nearly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48293

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

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… those connections and increasing understanding and awareness. … Having a University community that is aware and engaged in participating (in Native events) is … And the opportunities that I have to go and do these things are very empowering," Wolverton says. His connection to his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

Avoid Gender Bias in Writing

Writing Style Guide

… official job title. The heads of departments at WMU are officially appointed by the Board of Trustees with the …

https://wmich.edu/writing/genderbias

IT Forum to explore communication in business

News

… University. Business professionals from across the region are invited to gather from 7:15 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Friday, … be Tim Dechant , director of technology at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and John Hill , higher education evangelist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2455

Greatness from small beginnings: a first-generation immigrant's educational journey

College of Education and Human Development

… Jalisco, Mexico, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His parents brought him and his two siblings to Grand Rapids from … the ambition to provide them with a better future. His parents sacrificed the lives they had built in Mexico with … growth.  “Being a first-generation college student is a struggle, there is no way to sugarcoat it,” explained …

https://wmich.edu/education/first-curielvazquez

Sunday in the Park with George Program

Theatre

… spring has been a labor of love. The story of an artist struggling to find his voice and vision while yearning for … story and fill this plaza with music has been a gift and we are thrilled to share it with all of you. “Art isn’t easy,” but “Anything you …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/sunday-program-info

History from 1930-49

College of Education and Human Development

… aptitude tests to all students entering Western. W.K. Kellogg Foundation begins sending southwest Michigan children and … Walwood Place between Walwood Hall and East Hall), which are used during the war to house freshman women. Later, home … introduced, because Navy makes no provision for long furloughs. 1944 Western adopts a new motto: "That all may …

https://wmich.edu/education/about/1930-49

'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena

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… 'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena Submitted by Deanne Puca on Performance at 7:30 p.m. … Lives, Black Words" at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 , in York Arena Theatre located inside the Gilmore Theatre Complex on … by Winsome Pinnock and Dominique Morisseau. Poems included are "Before You Knew You Were Black" by Tanisha Lynn Pyron, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Additional Information

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… participate in a variety of activities designed to prepare them for the challenges faced by today’s educational … facing educational institutions today. Course objectives are based on professional standards and input from … activities and completing projects for each content area of the curriculum. Concentrations The program includes …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/academics/ed-leadership/master/more-info

The Key to Success—Colleen Huff, B.B.A.’05

Haworth College of Business

… business consultant,” she explains. Upon beginning her career, she found herself at MLive.com. “I learned a great … It’s simple. We inform, connect and engage. Wherever you are, whenever you need it, we put the news in your hands,” …

https://wmich.edu/business/huff