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Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… to examine best practices in adult literacy and strengthen services for adult learners. The Adult Literacy Research and … priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and … Everybody, Kalamazoo. Dr. Timothy Ready , director of WMU's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher

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… Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … the area of flexible printed electronics with its highest award. The foundation awarded Dr. Margaret Joyce , a WMU … the faculty, she was employed at SYN-CHEM Inc. as technical service manager and director of research from 1985-96. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28499

Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd

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… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences facility that was begun during Floyd's presidency and serves as the anchor … first lady and President Floyd's surviving spouse. Floyd was president of WMU from 1998 to early 2003. He went on to … 59. 'A new standard in higher education' "President Floyd's service relative to our College of Engineering and Applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25452

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… in collaboration with three other research institutions, was awarded a three-year, $996,000 ADVANCE grant from the … by women. We know that women are very often given larger service loads. We know that there are often biases with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

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… integrate field, laboratory and modeling studies of mineral-water-biological interactions near the Earth's surface. "I … problems, especially those related to issues like clean water and air," Koretsky says. She has been awarded more … as the winner of an international award for distinguished service to her profession by the Geochemical Society. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579

Exercise science students find their stride, combining passion for horses and healing

College of Education and Human Development

… close bond with the horses and staff at the center. “I’ve always had a passion for horses, so I was really excited to begin volunteering here and learn … with the Cheff Center after volunteering there for service learning hours as part of a professional development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70336

Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's … Dystrophy Association and for Stitches of Love, a patriotic service organization that creates stockings filled with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899

Dispute Resolution: Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services

Human Resources

… Dispute Resolution: Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services Policies and Procedures Manual Section 10 General … of services Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services was created in early 2000 to help members of the University … breakdowns and barriers. It is important to be aware that mediation is not a hearing or arbitration. It is a …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-cedrs

Spanish professor dies Sept. 20 after being found unresponsive

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… the Department of Spanish, died at Bronson Healthcare. She was rushed there after being found in the pool at the Maple Street facility where she regularly swam. She was 65. Visitation information will be announced … degree and a doctoral degree from the University of Iowa. Services The visitation and memorial services will be held …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18987

World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum

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… solutions to hunger. The organization also is devoted to awareness; Foods Resource Bank brings visitors from its … their stories and often takes visitors and U.S. farmers to Washington, D.C., to influence policy on sustainability and … the recipient of the Portage Rotary Club Annual Community Service Award, which recognizes the many years of volunteer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610