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Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year

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… (not verified) on Alexia Alexander shows off her state award certificate. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Midwest Association … and outreach in WMU's Student Financial Aid office, was announced in May as MASEA's pick for Michigan's top … We collaborate on our agenda items ahead of time and set aside one-hour blocks to meet face-to-face," another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573

Wisconsin educator will lead WMU College of Health and Human Services

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… Mich.— Dr. Ron A. Cisler of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been named the new dean of Western Michigan … in the National Institutes of Health. Cisler says he was drawn to the WMU position by the caliber of the college, … a community to continue those efforts." The breadth of this set of health and human service disciplines, Cisler says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46964

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… Saturday, April 28 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the four ceremonies. Montgomery will award 2,462 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,901 at … geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46521

DEI Glossary

College of Arts and Sciences

… etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time and a way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization   Cultural Competency - set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that … affiliation or group  Equity  - fairness or justice in the way people are treated   Gender  - sex sense and the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/dei-glossary

Teach for First-Year Experience

Student Transitions

… instrumental in facilitating first-year students’ paths towards academic success as they learn about the array of … assessment, planning for careers and academics, and setting meaningful goals. FAQs Why should I teach FYE? There are a number of rewarding reasons instructors choose to teach FYE each year, …

https://wmich.edu/transitions/seminar/teach

Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company

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… Michigan University. "I came in as a film major thinking I was going to audition for the acting department, but then I realized I didn't want to act professionally," says Moore, who graduated from … resume, writing cover letters, how to be in a professional setting, how to apply to scholarships and would even find me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938

School of Music faculty produce dozens of creative and research projects in trying times

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Grant and commissioned five new pieces for septet by Hawaiian composers. The grant supported a 10-day tour for … the first virtual Society for American Music conference and was selected to have a chapter of her upcoming book, "Queer … Racial and Cultural Biases and Microaggressions in the Modern Classical Music World” at the Kalamazoo Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61926

International students at WMU to share their cultures

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… during its observance of International Education Week , set for Sunday through Monday, Nov. 12-20 . The 2017 … in the Kalamazoo community and experience the Caribbean way-of-life by way of the Dominican Republic. There also will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… foods prepared by international students in campus kitchens under the supervision of WMU Dining Services … the Legacy of César E. Chávez" fundraising and awards dinner —5 p.m. at the Fetzer Center, hosted by the … Monday, April 17 "Recycling in Early Modern Europe: Paper Manufacture in Brandenburg" lecture …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38968

WMU to confer 1,200 degrees during summer commencement

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… June ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40546