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Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence
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… Flynn on Susan Benesch KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Social media has the power to unite us or to tear us apart. Susan Benesch , … In this attack, and many others, perpetrators have shared and cultivated extreme views on social media. "Content of all kinds circulates on social media, including what I call 'dangerous speech,' which is any form of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52594
University Sexual Misconduct Policy
University Sexual Misconduct Policy
… Misconduct Policy Incident Report To report an incident of; prohibited class bias, discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or retaliation, please use the Incident Reporting Form. Report an Incident Here Community Response Guide We are committed to the safety and wellness of the members of …
https://wmich.edu/sexualmisconduct
WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life
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… WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life Submitted by Erin Flynn … how people construct their worldviews—especially people who are not professional theologians or religious specialists. … unquenchable zest for life that I find inspirational." What's Next? Wilson's research record earned him the WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58233
WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is among the first of eight Michigan colleges and universities to … students who typically struggle in these courses more prepared to complete them and continue on to graduation. "The … changes in the way they facilitate teaching and learning. What are gateways? Gateway courses are high-risk and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36877
Department of Gender and Women's Studies Wins Award
College of Arts and Sciences
… Department of Gender and Women's Studies Wins Award The Department of … Advocacy Award for its outstanding contributions in the area of lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and ally …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/gws-bronco-advocacy-award
Bolstered by impactful experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education
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… experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western … A new report finds Western Michigan University graduates are landing jobs and pursuing further education at … Quinn Heiser , B.S.'23. "The interest that they take in what you're interested in, what you want to do with your …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75483
Ira Glass to spin stories of 'This American Life'
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… credit: Jesse Michener) KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ira Glass , the creator of the award-winning public radio show "This … discuss "This American Life" and how it's put together: what makes a compelling story, where they find the stories for the show, how he and his staff are trying to push broadcast journalism to do things it …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29734
WMU baritone presents free recital of operatic excerpts
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… WMU baritone presents free recital of operatic excerpts Submitted by Deanne Puca on Ratner … Western Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Ratner will be joined in a program of arias and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42384
LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus
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… been bullied, knocked unconscious, called every name in the book. I can go on and on about the terrible experiences … and get your degree without feeling comfortable with you are," he says, "because (your sexuality) is something that … that we still need to do, but it has come a long way in what I consider to be a short amount of time." Nagel-Bennett …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56242
Most WMU offices closing early Sept. 4 ahead of Labor Day weekend
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… also will close at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, ahead of the WMU football home opener. Listed below are Labor Day weekend hours for select University offices … closed or on reduced hours Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7. Faculty and staff, students and the public are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26510