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CommUniverCity weekend will feature inauguration of WMU president

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… include the inauguration of WMU's ninth president. Dr. Edward B. Montgomery , who will become president of WMU Aug. 1 … partnerships. Tailgate and game times are still to be set. The inaugural celebration on Friday will begin with the … to save the date. Montgomery's appointment as WMU president was announced April 12. He comes to the University from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40663

Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… studies, Timpe will discuss structural harms affecting vulnerable individuals in clinical and institutional settings. Next up is a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 in Room … Valley Community College. There will be a discussion afterward with special guest Shukurani Nsengiyumva,  program …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures

Racing into human resources: Tayler Trowbridge is crossing the finish line

Haworth College of Business

… says. “The courses that I’m taking challenge me in ways that range from working on my presentation skills to … Student Professional Readiness Series (SPuRS), a required set of experiences for all business students, Trowbridge … themselves out there and learn about what will propel us forward in the business world.” On top of her involvement with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73435

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… focus more on the environment and sustainability.  “I’ve always been big on the outdoors; I always go to lots of national and state parks,” she says. “And … I was 14,” she says. “She emailed me about this class and set me up here with a lot of professors that I could talk …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

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… have been named recipients of WMU’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the University’s highest honor for teaching … excellence. They will be formally recognized at the Fall Awards Celebration alongside recipients of other prestigious … focus on leadership, teamwork and communication in medical settings. Her research explores how communication influences …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

History

Mathematics

… Normal School, a training school for grades one to eight was established to provide teaching experiences for college … and destined to be on campus by the early 1960s. A goal was set to add one or two new Ph.D. mathematicians to the … research areas of the faculty members has evened out considerably. For the most part, research groups in the department …

https://wmich.edu/math/about/history

Attending and Presenting at Conferences

Graduate College

… of presenters.  How do I find a good conference to attend? Watch your department emails and bulletin boards for … presentation? Practices vary by field of study, but always begin by reading the CFP or “Call for Papers” closely. … your attention, look for someone to cover for you. Also, set up an out-of-office notice online so people won’t expect …

https://wmich.edu/grad/Compass/ProfessionalDevelopment/Conferences

Speaker series celebrates diversity, encourages cross-cultural interaction

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… Disability Services for Students will explore the social model of disability, the language used around disability, … opportunity to participate in breakout discussions on the ways in which disability is influenced and impacted by … holds diverse experiences in leadership, will discuss the ways in which different entities can come together to create …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/41863

WMU to hold Foster Care Awareness Walk

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… WMU to hold Foster Care Awareness Walk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May is Foster … purchase a ticket for $50 and a table will be provided to set up for information sharing. Those who can't attend the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39598

Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim

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… and entrepreneurial engineering students a national award. Sean Fitzsimons , Paul Geyer and Sam Olmstead have … 2019-2020 Outstanding Capstone Senior Design Projects Award competition. “The Industrial and Entrepreneurial … industry professionals connected to the IEE program helped set the team up for success. “The team worked very well with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515