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WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations
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… alumni relations Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kristen DeVries KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Following a national search, … Western Michigan University has named an experienced fundraising executive to provide strategic leadership and … efforts, alumni engagement and foundation enterprise. Kristen R. DeVries , previously vice president for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885
Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves
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… If weather conditions are not conducive for a burn yet this spring semester, the next window of opportunity will be this coming fall in mid-October to mid-November. Fire's … various plant species to grow more vigorously and discouraged others that were not adapted to fire. "Without …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596
National chemical engineering JEOPARDY! challenges students
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… diligence and perseverance … and a lot of studying. But it isn’t only calculations, reading and lab work. Sometimes, … Beasley, Zachary Hansen, Andy Kaczmar, Chase Roberts, Chris Rohen, Derek Ronayne and Willis Seifert, all chemical engineering students in Western’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66627
Dance students return from service trip in Panama
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… provided free dance classes to children who wouldn't otherwise have access to arts education. WMU dance students at the Reserva Cerro Ancón in Ancón, Panama. (Photo credit: Allison Yates) This was the second year WMU students have participated in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40282
John Borsos
Political Science
… 1972-88 John was a Kalamazoo native and a creative artist, outstanding athlete, and intellectual adventurer. From … young age he expressed an outgoing, gregarious nature and his enthusiasm, humor, and large heart touched many lives. … tragically shortened life were characterized by heroic struggle and optimism against overwhelming forces. By middle …
https://wmich.edu/politics/borsos
Schedule and Assignments
Law and Culture in Medieval England
… education faculty "Law and Culture in Medieval England" is hosted by Western Michigan University. Due to the ongoing health crisis, the institute is being held virtually. Activities will … on Homicide (trans. Thorne); The Case of William of Crigglestone (trans. Stenton); The Case of Richard Son of Adam …
https://wmich.edu/medieval-law-culture/schedule
Longtime employees inducted into 25 Year Club
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… and Dunn In addition to the induction of new members, this year's 25 Year Club gala featured special recognition for … certificates to each of the 25 Year Club inductees, in what is scheduled to be his final participation in the event as WMU's president. Club …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36766
Evidence-Based Practice
The Evaluation Center
… Center at Western Michigan University contracted with this project. Title: Critical Review of Evidence-Based Program Repositories and Registers for Behavioral Health Treatment Sponsor: U.S. … Daniela Schroeter, co-principal investigator, and Dr. Chris Coryn , co-principal investigator. Dates: July 1, 2011, …
https://wmich.edu/evaluation/evidence-based-practice
Trustees set strategic direction for WMU for next five years
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… plan—identifying the University as a learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged university. The Gold … meaningful and provided an end product that would serve this University well," said Dr. Jody A. Brylinsky , associate … Academic excellence. Inclusive excellence and equity. Discovery and collaboration. Sustainable stewardship. Those …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31205
Skills Employers Want in College Graduates
Career and Student Employment Services
… career readiness as the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates … an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. View example behaviors of … from different local and global cultures. Engage in anti-racist practices that actively challenge the systems, …
https://wmich.edu/career/students/transferableskills