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Engaging the Muslims
College of Arts and Sciences
… myths about Islam and the Middle East and its preoccupation with terrorism while it ignores things going on in … done to polarize people and make Christians want to beat up on Muslims,” he said. “It was meant to trick … Iraqis have since recaptured 25 percent of it.” Cole also suggested that a free Syrian army must fight Daesh as well as …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/engaging-muslims
Renowned Middle East Expert Juan Cole Discusses Misperceptions about Muslims and Terrorism
College of Arts and Sciences
… myths about Islam and the Middle East and its preoccupation with terrorism while it ignores things going on in … done to polarize people and make Christians want to beat up on Muslims,” he said. “It was meant to trick … Iraqis have since recaptured 25 percent of it.” Cole also suggested that a free Syrian army must fight Daesh as well as …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/juan-cole-0
WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with professional-level consulting
Haworth College of Business
… a campaign for a real client,” says student Anna Griggs . “The independence we were given to operate as our own … side—proposing fun ideas and then gathering hard data to support why they would work was very interesting. I expect to be working on similar pitch decks in my upcoming career, and it was cool to get this experience …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71018
Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year
News
… Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Student Employment Administrators has chosen its Student Supervisor of the Year for the state of Michigan, and the … In that position, Curtis was an effective leader, assigning and allocating numerous tasks to student employees …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573
Kercher Center Clients and Projects
Sociology
… Science Foundation ($357,000) Proposal to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation from the 9th Circuit Court of Michigan … a National Community College Collaborative IT E-Learning Support Network for People with Disabilities. (PI: Robert … with Ron Kramer, Barry Goetz and Subhash Sonnad; Michigan Supreme Court, State Court Administrative Office. $100,606 …
https://wmich.edu/sociology/research/kercher-center/kercher-center-clients
WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim
News
… said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd . "By lifting up an under-represented population—young people who have … college degree was within reach." Established in 2008 as a signature initiative of WMU, the Seita Scholars Program is a comprehensive support system that aims to increase successful outcomes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092
Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India
Haworth College of Business
… broaden your horizons and learn about the world. For a group of 18 Western Michigan University students, their recent … made a special connection with his Indian buddy. “My assigned buddy was Sherin, and I was surprised by how well we … able to meet with several nonprofit groups who are making significant impacts among India’s marginalized populations. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967
WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications
News
… now at Oklahoma State University. The volume explores the significant role the Michigan Basin has played in … and from Wisconsin, Illinois, New York and Ohio. The triggering symposium, Kehew notes, was sponsored by the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition, which is made up of the geological surveys in each of the states. Since …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46965
Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… to the students,” explains Roberts. “Through policy change, uplifting student voices, and providing feedback, WSA has … Affairs and Division of Student Affairs, things are looking up for this initiative,” says Roberts. “The goal is to have … I can be a part of those programs,” says Roberts. “Each design and program are going to come with its own challenges, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386
WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity
News
… shows outside; when the sun goes down and the lights come up, it's really magical." The season kicks off Thursday, … that took several months. It meant that really, far more aggressively than we have done in the past, we examined show … 2021-22 lineup includes "Lys," "Into the Woods," "Sweat," "Significant Other" and "Next Stop, Broadway!" with Broadway …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65062