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Bronson School of Nursing recognizes founding director, advocate

Bronson School of Nursing

… founding director, advocate Submitted by Joel Krauss on The referenced media source is missing and needs to be … remarkable life and education led her to an extraordinary career spent advocating for children and homeless individuals … program. She left her mark on us and set us up to be what we have become.” In 2014, she was named a “Living …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70185

Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

W Magazine

… an industrial engineer at Bell, she’s helping to imagine the future aesthetics of helicopters and other vehicles that … Thaj (Photo courtesy: Bell Textron Inc.) Much like her career choice, Thaj’s career trajectory has trended sharply … “He called me into his office the next day and asked what I did (in school). That led to a meeting with the vice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419

Understanding grief: WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU philosophy professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not … and often isolating human emotion," says Atkins. Indeed, what unites these diverse texts is a common sentiment … and the realization that their experiences of grief are often uncharted territory. As more individuals seek to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75178

GVSU, WMU join forces for study of family owned businesses

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… owned businesses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The study is a partnership between WMU and GVSU. GRAND … Evaluating impact on community "Family owned businesses are unique," says Ellie Frey, director of the Family Owned … for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at GVSU, at (616) 331-7582; Ellie Frey, director of the Family Owned Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8622

WMU supply chain program is No. 5 in the nation

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… WMU supply chain program is No. 5 in the nation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … information technology and business education that prepares graduates for challenging and high-paying careers. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18296

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

News

… will kick off "book read" activities this month at the Western Michigan University centering on the … discussion will follow at 1 p.m. in Room 1010. The events are free and open to the public. "The Immortal Life of … to live in poverty and poor health, only learning of what had happened some two decades later. Her cells have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

Reception to mark 50 years of Sichel Series lectures

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… Reception to mark 50 years of Sichel Series lectures Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University Department of Economics is … W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. The lectures are open to the public and formatted with the general public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9720

Death of transgender teen next topic in Lyceum Series

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… Series Submitted by Deanne Puca on Salamon KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The life and death of a 15-year-old transgender girl who was killed by her classmate … of aggression to gender nonconforming people who are victims of violence. For more information , visit  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44093

Executive director of local nonprofit to present at first Mercantile Bank of Michigan Speaker Series

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… Series Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The executive director of Urban Alliance , a local nonprofit … public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-5964 or online . Free parking is available in Schneider Hall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54715

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind Submitted by Erin Flynn on Parsons, left, … dropout working a retail job he disliked with no real career aspirations. His life was nearly cut short in 2014 … high that I actually survived the attack," he says. "That's what carried me for a long time. So, when that euphoria fell …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537