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WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… Center in the Adrian Trimpe Building. Dr. Kirsty Eisenhart , director of developmental math in the Department … students, especially in understanding the impact of microaggressions and bias experienced by these students. A … members. To quote a nominator, "This committee exemplifies what diversity and inclusion really means." About the awards …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53530

José R. Sánchez-Fung

Economics

… experience in academia and national public service.    He is the Dominican Republic's ambassador and permanent … Trade Center (ITC).    Ambassador Sánchez-Fung is currently serving as president of UNCTAD’s Trade & … and plenipotentiary, and head of the diplomatic mission, of the Dominican Republic to Switzerland, based in …

https://wmich.edu/economics/directory/s%C3%A1nchez-fung

Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition

Haworth College of Business

… Soma pitched her idea for a company that makes shirts from discarded textiles. KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A clothing company … Rose Soma: Up-Cycled Shirts. Soma's company addresses the issue of the nearly 16 million tons of textile waste … for cash prizes while obtaining valuable feedback about what it would take to launch their innovative ideas. This

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258

International students at WMU to share their cultures

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… staged around WMU's Main Campus to educate and entertain. This year's week includes events during which attendees can … trivia, see a traditional Japanese comedy performance, listen to an orchestra performance by refugee youth in the … as well as three additional talks. The talks will be on "What kind of language is Chinese?" "Vision of Wisdom 2025: …

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

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Student innovation on display at capstone event Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Experience-driven learning was on display at the 75th Senior Engineering Design Conference when … its application in those contexts was not as extensive as what this project required,” says Zoch. “To achieve the …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024

University welcomes two explosive-detection K-9s to police force

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… canines. The dogs and their handlers, WMU officers Travis Cable and Michael Lininger , trained for three months at … officers, but I think that they both would agree that it is a labor of love," says WMU Public Safety Chief Scott … of that is bomb-detection work. Obviously, I can't smell what he can smell," Lininger says, adding that when Brax …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51620

Making Essential Studies Work For You

WMU Essential Studies

… Studies Work For You Do you have a particular interest that isn't a topic in your major? Or are you seeking to improve … of the areas as you pursue your professional goals? Then, this is the list for you. Watch the short video and/or take a … make essential studies work. The possibilities are endless. What works for you? Which areas would you choose? Browse the …

https://wmich.edu/essentialstudies/customize

Mark Nepo

Humanities

… Series, WMU College of Health and Human Services In this talk, Nepo will explore the heartwork required to inhabit … of our heartwork depends on integrating who we are with what we do. Regardless of the service we’re called to, the … our lives? How will we care for each other in the face of crisis? Nepo moved and inspired readers and seekers all over …

https://wmich.edu/humanities/mark-nepo

Doctor of Philosophy Program Components

Economics

… University requires the completion of 75 credit hours. This includes 12 credit hours of doctoral dissertation. Core requirements You will be required to take … The internship provides you an opportunity to put what you have learned into practice and to gain practical …

https://wmich.edu/economics/academics/doctorate/components

WMU Ethics Center offers four book clubs for spring semester

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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is sponsoring four book clubs during the spring semester, starting Friday, Jan. 13 , to encourage discussion about ethics. 'Autobiography of Malcolm X' … Platonic notions of the psyche. Participants will examine what the non-rational aspects of our minds have to do with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37342