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Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

News

… the conference, from planning, recruitment and training to working as mentors to younger students. Business students in … calling for inquiries into corruption and other forms of social and legal injustice. The weekly protests continued … She is also a member of the Nobel Women’s Initiative and works with her sister Laureates to support grassroots …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

Beth Smith

College of Aviation

… theater teacher, she transitioned to non-profit leadership work, where she spent 20 years in theater and religious non-profits.  From her non-profit work, she stepped into multiple leadership roles at a food …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/directory/smith-beth

Samuel I. Clark Lecture: "Litigating Coal: The Campaign to Transform Electric Power and Mitigate Climate Change."

Political Science

… build one of the largest and most effective litigation-and-social movement campaigns in U.S. history. …

https://wmich.edu/events/69515

Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… major in global and international studies and Spanish, worked hard to enjoy the unique opportunity of participating … time. Although I have become proficient in Spanish, from working hard in my studies and practicing with my host … to all of the studying, most teachers gave little homework for the weekends so that students would have the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood General and Special Education: Birth through Kindergarten

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… knowledge and pedagogy. It prepares educators to teach and work with young learners and their families, to meet the … 100% of special education and literacy studies graduates working full time have a job related to their degree … hands-on clinical experiences. You'll have the invaluable opportunity to apply your knowledge in a variety of …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/early/undergraduate

Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… love with orchids," Barkman said.  "I decided I wanted to work with and study orchids for the rest of my life." … in love with orchids," Barkman said. "I decided I wanted to work with and study orchids for the rest of my life."  Dr. … Orchids were the main focus of Barkman’s research while working on his master’s degree at MSU and into his doctorate …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower

Certificates

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… science is designed for post-baccalaureate students in social and physical sciences, public administration, … needed. Skills acquired The program provides a strong framework for developing competencies in geographic information …

https://wmich.edu/environment/academics/certificates

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources

College of Arts and Sciences

… from unfamiliar cultures in different capacities (research, social gatherings, etc.) and then discuss with peers how … Strategic Plan  - town halls, listening sessions, committee work Women's Caucus Implicit Bias Reference Guide While it … to create a heightened awareness of how historical, social and structural dimensions affect contemporary …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/dei-resources-cas

Michigan Autism Conference to bring who's who in autism to area

News

… at 8 a.m. Thursday. The event officially kicks off with a social hour at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 , followed by a … years of life and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. The neural development … the Behavior of People with Autism: A Skeptical Appraisal." Workshops, breakout sessions Two workshops on pertinent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18854

Spring/Summer 2024

W Magazine

… University. What students gain through internships, field work or undergraduate research equips them to thrive both … is exploring the potential of robotics to revolutionize social interactions and digital interfaces, recognizing the … after graduation. Among the projects featured were student work to revitalize the historic Idlewild community (left), …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/spring-summer-2024