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Bringing Japanese Religion and Culture to Career
College of Arts and Sciences
… how big and different the world is but also how similar we can be even though our worlds seem so far apart,” says Emily … The three credit-hour class includes two weeks in Tokyo, with an optional extra week in Kyoto. This year, 11 students … a psychology alumna who took Covell’s first trip in 2005. “You really can't express in words how electric and …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/japan-study-abroad
Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… on Jessica Schneider chose the civil engineering major with a minor in climate change because of the … Schneider is vice president of the WMU chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers and captain of the WMU … many resources to get involved on campus in what interests you. What you get involved in opens so many new doors and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73180
Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s
College of Education and Human Development
… County Ready 4s (KCR4s). The organization partners with pre-K classrooms in Kalamazoo County to advance … I believe in so deeply about how early childhood education can change the trajectory of a child's life that I just want … and found residents were concerned about the well-being of young children, their support and preparation for life. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088
WMU graduates succeed
News
… intention of staying in Michigan when she graduated in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in music education. Some … me the job on the spot.” The new graduate was so in love with the school—it has an entire wing dedicated to the … of 2015-16 alumni were employed or in graduate school within three months of commencement, new data compiled by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643
Economics, an analyst and the FBI
College of Arts and Sciences
… She is currently a management and program analyst, working with the bureau’s criminal investigative division. Hawrysz … gambling, especially among Italian, Russian, Asian, African and Middle Eastern organized crime groups. “The bureau … through the door, but at headquarters there are times when you’re in the weeds analyzing data, developing methodologies …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/hawrysz
WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications
News
… amenities, which rival those of major metropolitan cities, with excellent athletics and a great college town. It’s no … higher education climate While we have so much for which we can be proud, the world has changed around us. We now find … think big. Keep an eye out in the coming days and weeks for your opportunity to get involved in building our brand. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998
Generous gift expands University art collection
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… and drawings. In a moment of serendipity, Kollig connected with Dr. Indra Lācis , director of exhibitions at the … inspired by his travels to abstract art. Through it all, you can see an object tying much of his work together: the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63282
From a galaxy far, far away, a winner in 'Star Wars' contest
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… think that one of the most important lessons on ethics that can be found in the Star Wars movies is that anger doesn't … lead to the dark side," Clark wrote. "It depends on what you do with the anger. Anakin had chosen to get revenge on those …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29095
Residence hall, apartment rates to increase 2 percent this fall
News
… rates for most campus apartments. The increase is effective with the start of the fall 2012 semester . The new rates … better academic performance and an increased connection with the university." The trustees' approval of the … strategy has allowed the University to develop significant incentives and discounts for housing, while spending …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/353