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Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025
Study of Ethics in Society
… religious and cultural influences to address a set of guiding questions. These include: What constitutes a … Philosophy, will lead the discussions. In this book, the award-winning philosopher who used to be Google’s AI ethicist suggests that the best way to think of AI is as a mirror, rather than a mind. When …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books
Professor honored for her service, commitment to students
News
… University, will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 11 . “Dr. DeChano-Cook … to their success, both academically and personally, sets her apart as a leader who genuinely cares about every …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-dechano-cook-receives-2024-distinguished-service-award
Academics
Economics
… It’s about more than money and markets, but rather a way of thinking that helps you understand decision-making in … and graduate programs across many fields. Economics is a way of thinking that helps you make sense of the world and … and business strategists, leveraging their skill set in varied sectors where strong analytical and …
https://wmich.edu/economics/academics
Phase 3 Recap
… and the community. Emerging Paths to Success : We will set ourselves apart by embracing—instead of … Big. We are each accountable for our own voice and being aware of what’s happening.We are mission-focused. Action : Do … world as pilots to test and then improve over time. Shy away from perfecting ideas that take too long to enact. …
https://wmich.edu/thinkbig/phase3
Psychology Alumnus Receives Teaching Excellence Award
College of Arts and Sciences
… Psychology Alumnus Receives Teaching Excellence Award Department of Psychology alumnus Dr. Sean Laraway '03 received the Teaching Excellence Award by the … they gave him to teach and serve as a teacher's assistant set him up to succeed. Dr. Laraway's 10 notes of advice for …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/laraway
Spring 2025 Honors College Course Catalog
Lee Honors College
… transactions, and the measurement of business income, assets, liabilities and equities. Emphasis is placed on … - 12:15 p.m. 1280 SCHDR 3 credit hours David Watson Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ACTY 2100 … not acceptable for Biological Sciences majors but applies toward a minor in biology. Biological Sciences Laboratory …
https://wmich.edu/honors/spring25lhc
Student Sustainability Fee
Sustainability
… used for equipment and infrastructure. It may also fund wages for part-time employees, independent contractors, and … and initiatives. Actions such as reducing the amount of waste that is sent from campus to landfills, reducing … project requiring ongoing funding is established, money is set aside from SIOP. This may also include long-term costs …
https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office/grants/student-sustainability-fee
Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall
News
… Journeys: Crossing the Pacific, Dealing With Trauma" set for Oct. 23 in Miller Auditorium . It is being … sinks. A single lifeboat remains afloat on the blue Pacific waters. The only survivors are Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, … session hosted by ABC News in 2003 that he wanted Pi to reflect the idea that life is an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540
Degree Works for Faculty and Staff
Registrar's Office
… helps students and advisors monitor a student's progress toward degree completion. Degree Works compares Western … that shows students how courses they have taken count toward degree requirements. Degree Works also clearly … term, and advice. The calculators will help students set realistic goals at the beginning of the semester, or …
https://wmich.edu/registrar/faculty-staff/degree-works
Bronson School of Nursing recognizes founding director, advocate
Bronson School of Nursing
… spent advocating for children and homeless individuals in Washington, D.C., and beyond. After leaving Western in the … the field of nursing for generations to come. Lacey passed away on March 26, 2021 . Lacey received her nursing diploma … days of our nursing program. She left her mark on us and set us up to be what we have become.” In 2014, she was named …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70185