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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

Conflict Resolution

Student Rights and Responsibilities

… to those who take responsibility for causing harm and want to work to repair it. The person(s) who caused harm and … accountability, engaging in dialog about the harm that was caused, and co-creating an outcome to resolve the harm … to get involved? What is causing you to be concerned/upset? What did you see, hear, experience, etc.? Is this a …

https://wmich.edu/studentrights/resolution-processes

Forever brown and gold: Dennis DeSantis

College of Fine Arts

… music production (from creating melodies to using presets and loop libraries to organizing your musical ideas … AND TIMEBOXING Problem: In the abstract, you know that you want to make music. But the actual process of doing it … we discuss the inevitable reality that working is the only way to actually make progress. But here is a tip for …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2016/09/forever-brown-gold-dennis-desantis

Empowering Futures: 'So that all may learn'

W Magazine

… "I did one day of work, and she said, 'This is why I don't want you to do it; this is what we live through on a daily basis, and I would not want you to. That's why you need to go to college,'" Cortes … me know I have a voice and I have the ability to do what I set my mind to do. They pushed me," says Cortes, who wants …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/empowering-futures-so-all-may-learn

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

News

… & Diverse STEM Faculty . The new cohort joins an  inaugural set  of 15 institutions that began working together to … for them to aspire to be part of these fields going forward," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president … and share the most promising innovative practices towards diversifying the STEM professoriate and ensure their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents

News

… 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was essentially … that begins Jan. 14, 2013. The second fall course is set to start Monday, Oct. 22. Each course, or module, lasts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

News

… the Wesley Center, where Community Student Connection has set up shop to offer daily assistance. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Five … food at multiple sites every day. Eventually, his garage was overflowing with groceries. The operation needed … Fishes and help from International Campus Ministry, gave way to a massive expansion of the project. From March to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524

Two WMU business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… to receive a coveted nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for … Scholarship Fund. Joy Goldschmidt of Troy and John Hayward of Portage have each received a $10,000 award from the … colleagues at Pfizer and many others." Hayward's skill set and his focus on the people around him stands out to Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52257

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

News

… will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholars, Distinguished … a former student. Another former student noted she has a set of materials specifically written for her classes to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721

From Aviation Camp to Aviation Captain

College of Aviation

… USA.  However for Richard Bartlett, Battle Creek, Mich was aviation mecca.  It was the city that offered him the access to the key that … .  Said Bartlett, “TMC is a great place to work.  I have a set schedule and can live wherever I want.  One of the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/09/bartlett