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Economics instructor honored for supporting, empowering students with disabilities

College of Arts and Sciences

… honored for supporting, empowering students with disabilities Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Jean Kimmel, center, was nominated by Disability Services for Students staff Kellie Skiba, left, … 19. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a stroke of inspired effort, this year’s winner of the Disability Services for Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71674

Former chair of anthropology dies

News

… He chaired the Department of Anthropology from 1978 until his retirement. A specialist in medical anthropology, Smith placed a research emphasis on cultural diversity and health care delivery systems, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30096

Social work experience in Chicago

College of Health and Human Services

… University's School of Social Work traveled to Chicago this summer for SWRK 6350, an intercultural learning course … by  Dr. Dee Sherwood  and  Marian Tripplett .  Students visited Kids Off the Block , a non-profit organization dedicated to creating safe space for at risk youth on Chicago's Southside and a living memorial for …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/09-2018-msw

WMU trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME

News

… County and Municipal Employees union. The new contract is effective through Aug. 12, 2021. The union's 418 members … and Stadium Drive. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48598

From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

News

… A 2018 Western Michigan University graduate, Francés is living out her dreams on Broadway. She's dancing and … about Motown legends The Temptations. "I have dreamt of this moment for so long. I finally get to wake up and go to my … home. "Even in the audition room, when a few of us were struggling with some of the steps in the dance, the professors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

Susan Reed, Sergio Cira-Reyes and Nelly Fuentes

Humanities

… appears to some to be among the darkest times in American history for immigrant rights, these leaders are finding new … Sergio and Susan will challenge assumptions about what is really happening in this era, invite new understandings of networks and power …

https://wmich.edu/humanities/susan-reed-sergio-cira-reyes-nelly-fuentes

Faculty, student ensemble to perform Wednesday night concert

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Winds, an ensemble comprised of faculty and graduate students from the brass, wind, … Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27955

Western Brass Quintet to present CD release concert

News

… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are … quintet's latest recording, titled "For Then and Now." The disc includes works by Claudio Monteverdi, Pierre Jalbert, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27102

Directions and Parking

Commencement

… Public Safety officers will be available to provide assistance. Parking will be available in all areas adjacent to Miller Auditorium. Directions Miller Auditorium is located on the campus of Western Michigan University at …

https://wmich.edu/commencement/directions

Happy Pride: Queering the Poetic Past

Medieval Institute Publications

… June, MIP will be featuring works in our New Queer Medievalisms and Premodern Transgressive Literatures series that … over past, toppling the categories of old and new, and suggesting new interpretive frameworks for contemporary and … Medievalism and Patience Agbabi’s "Telling Tales," by Jonathan Hsy and Candace Barrington Speak Like a Child: Caroline …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/blog/2023/06/pride-2023-hadbawnik