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Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness
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… will reprise the talk for KCMHSAS' Mental Health Breakfast, set for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 1 , in the Radisson … a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always." About the presenter For his outstanding work as a … advocate and speaker, Hines earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council of Behavioral Health in 2012. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265
WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council
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… in school sustainability at all educational levels. WMU was named the 2014 Best of Green Schools recipient in USGBC's higher education category. The annual awards program is designed to recognize the best … "Every one of the honorees is a leader, taking risks, setting an example for others, innovating and diligently …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744
Academic programs to highlight annual Russian Festival
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… Opening ceremonies featuring local and WMU dignitaries are set to start at 9:30 a.m. Folk dancers, singers and … beloved Russian poet, Bella Akhmadulina. •At 3 p.m., Dr. Edward A. Cole , who recently retired after teaching history …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20065
Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops
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… kiln inside Western Michigan University's Kohrman Hall, awaiting a dayslong firing. A whimsical creation whipped up … Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., and the National Museum in Stockholm, … got some better kilns than my own studio. It's a great setting, great artists, highly skilled people. It's fun!" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741
Archived book clubs
Study of Ethics in Society
… religious and cultural influences to address a set of guiding questions. These include: What constitutes a … of Machine Thinking by Shannon Vallor . 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/book-club-archive
History
Medieval Institute
… The Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University was launched as a result of conversations between two … in the field. A new master's program in medieval studies was announced in May 1961, and plans were set into motion for an undergraduate minor. In 1962 the …
https://wmich.edu/medieval/about/history
New bachelor's degree with high-tech music spin offered
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… happening and how profound they are," Campos says. "So we wanted to have a degree that could give our students a really broad technical background." Sets WMU apart The fact that the multimedia arts technology … in the area they're most interested in as they work their way up through the program," Biggs says. Students will top …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15748
Summer Camp Forms - Adult
Fort St. Joseph Archaelogical Project
… Experienced Learner Educator Lifelong Learner Field School Waiver, Release, and Indemnification Agreement I have … hereby acknowledged, I agree as follows: I represent and warrant that I will be covered throughout the Dig by a … gender, age, or ethnic background. I will follow rules set forth by the university and instructor. Participant's …
https://wmich.edu/fortstjoseph/scformsadult
Team of business students wins national case competition
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… students wins national case competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on The winning team from the case competition … WMU at the NGA competition, which began in 2010. "The win was really unexpected," Roerig says. "I knew going into this … Wheelwright says the cohesiveness of the WMU contingent set it apart. "The closeness and friendships of our team …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13998