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'The People's Scholar' to address diversity in community talk

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… basis. Both sessions will include on-stage American Sign Language translators. During the talk, Watkins will … a speaker and commentator, Watkins mixes financial theory with social commentary and down-to-earth socio-political … Senior in Finance. Additionally, Watkins was the only African American in the world to earn a Ph.D. in Finance during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/321

Dr. Leroy R. Ray Jr. obituary

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… professor emeritus and a former director of the Black Americana Studies program, died Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Kalamazoo. He … Located on his farm in Bloomingdale, the cooperative allows youth and small farmers to learn about science, agriculture … Amherst in 1971. Over the years, Ray was involved with numerous national, state and regional organizations and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4919

Two candidates named finalists for Graduate College dean

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… Two candidates named finalists for Graduate College dean … and biological sciences, are the selected candidates. Each will make public presentations this month … extensive federally funded research in biochemistry with grants from such agencies as the National Science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/217

Francophone Film Fest features rare films, two filmmakers

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… Sunday, March 14-18, in the Little Theatre, where Moroccan filmmaker Daoud Aoulad-Syad will present his latest … Giroux will present his film, "Jo for Jonathan," along with the screenings of four other feature-length films from … is one of the most promising directors in the emerging Moroccan cinema and has won many international awards, both for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/223

Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film Submitted … station. Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson , professor emeritus of Africana studies, served as historical consultant on the film. … popular music minifestival at the University that coincided with Black History Month. His research interests have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

WMU EV infrastructure most extensive on campuses nationwide

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… new 50 kW, grid-tied solar array that will provide a significant portion of the EV charging stations' energy demand. The … of the automobile. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Clean Energy Coalition to provide clean, green … free of charge to organizational and residential applicants in 10 U.S. regions, including Michigan's Lower …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/191

Campus Classic 5K has new course and start times

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… venue. The Saturday, Oct. 6 , event starts at 8:45 a.m. with the 1K Fun Run in Lot 13 in front of the Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1825

Climate change focus of honors college lectures

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… —"History and Climate Change: What's Culture Got To Do With It?," Dr. Sarah Hill , associate professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3798

Sales and business marketing student wins national competition

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… competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Curlett and Jogerst KALAMAZOO—A senior at Western Michigan … scenarios involving the sale of auto insurance to fictional young adult buyers. After the role-plays, the top four … the end, I was able to deliver a strong presentation with a solid idea behind it," says Curlett. The sales and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2961

Two WMU alumni honored by national physician assistant group

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… Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year by the American Academy of Physician Assistants. James Earle Canfield , a 1990 alumnus who lives in Grand Rapids, Mich., … singled out for his first-hand experience working with underserved communities and impoverished children in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7823