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Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester

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… Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester Submitted by Deanne Puca on … will be leading discussions of "Lit-Up: One Reporter, Three Schools, Twenty-Four Books That Can Change Lives" by David … to the ethics of reading, such as: Why is reading valuable? How do young people learn to love serious reading in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44601

Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Rhae-Ann … Leadriane Roby, superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools and a counseling psychology graduate, has been … range from a superintendent of the state's eight largest school district to an NBA-affliate's chief operating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266

Innovative packing material company focus of entrepreneurship breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… Innovative packing material company focus of entrepreneurship breakfast series Submitted by Anonymous … (not verified) on Daniels KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The founder of an eco-friendly and innovative packing materials company … series at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Rich Daniels , founder of RNS Packaging, will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38420

The End of my Year Studying in Japan Pt. 3: 8 Life Lessons I learned from Study Abroad

Study Abroad

… The End of my Year Studying in Japan Pt. 3: 8 Life Lessons I learned … Bunka University, Japan   Oh man. This was the hardest of this three-part series to write. I took some time to … Has Much to See (And I Want to See it) The world is full of opportunities. I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life and …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/08/gettig8lessons

Western's College of Aviation donates vintage aircraft to Hooligans Flight Team

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… Western's College of Aviation donates vintage aircraft to Hooligans Flight … Col. Frank Walker, Hooligans member; Scott Austin, director of aircraft maintenance at Western; Dr. Raymond Thompson, … country where they are available. "The parts will be invaluable to keep us flying," adds fellow pilot Tom Hibiske . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70026

Longtime education professor named new dean of honors college

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… Longtime education professor named new dean of honors college Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bischof KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Gary H. Bischof , professor and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36729

Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award

Jazz Studies

… Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. … at renowned institutions including the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music at Western Michigan University,  Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids Community College and Jacobs School of

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74753

Campus event focuses on working with students of concern

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… Campus event focuses on working with students of concern Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A panel of Western Michigan University experts will convene in a … meeting to explore best practices in working with students of concern—those students who appear to be in distress and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36586

Founder of engineering firm to speak about sustainable business

Haworth College of Business

… Founder of engineering firm to speak about sustainable business … (not verified) on Keller KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The executive of a Michigan-based engineering firm will be on Western … campus Thursday, Dec. 1 , to speak to students and members of the business community. Fred Keller , founder and chair …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36524

Technology educator and entrepreneur part of WMU Innovation Day

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… Technology educator and entrepreneur part of WMU Innovation Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on Past … and Applied Sciences. Some 75 K-12 students from area schools—along with WMU undergraduate and graduate … Bay Area. He has been recognized with Microsoft's "Most Valuable Professional" award for the past 10 years for his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36600