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Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice Submitted by Deanne Puca on … ones, especially friends, play in our well-being? In what way does their well-being force us to sacrifice our own and … the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to discuss their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66775

WMU sales students land in the winner’s circle at the Desert Cup

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s sales talent was on display at the Desert Cup, Arizona State University’s … In addition to Miller, junior Sydney Kjelden of Waconia, Minnesota, senior Julio Nardinelli of Brazil and … prepared for anything the judges threw at us,” says Miller. After making it out of round two of the role-play …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71400

Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award

News

… Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Eddie … WMU, has received the 2019 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award . The award recognizes the most promising jazz artists … to a concert here at Western and I was focused on that." After the concert, the gravity of the award sunk in. "I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685

WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership

Haworth College of Business

… college’s Computer Research Laboratory. There are several ways that students are benefiting from the Bloomberg … with the most widely used financial data computer software system.  With only a few limitations, such as … open access to the Greenleaf Trust Trading Room between and after classes, many students use the Bloomberg Terminal to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52733

WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development

News

… research from Drs. Robert Makin and Steve Durbin. “After that paper was published last year, we extended the range of … characteristic stalks sprouting from a sphere, is warranted. When examining the numbers, the structural motif …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015

State designates $1.5 million for new WMU Resiliency Center for Families and Children

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… Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services and the Unified Clinics will receive a state … but will need to be re-approved by the new legislature after this November's election. "Resiliency is the ability … Dr. Ron Cisler , dean of the College of Health and Human Services. "Research has shown that building resilience in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61480

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

News

… launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … WMU's upcoming Homecoming 2019 and Family Weekend. Modeled after cause-driven brands like Newman's Own and TOMS, … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

Registration open for spring Chinese culture classes

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… they meet the fourth time. No refunds will be available after that.  The Confucius Institute at WMU is a nonprofit … the Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University was created through a partnership between Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50540

Presidential Search

… search and the outcomes expected as the process moves forward. The Western Michigan University—WMU—Board of Trustees … a number of campus name changes triggered by an ongoing wayfaring project. September 9, 2016 Trustee lays out … 1, 2016 WMU's President Dunn announces 2017 retirement date After serving for 10 transformative years and awarding some …

https://wmich.edu/presidentialsearch

College of Health and Human Services celebrates grads with drive-through event

College of Health and Human Services

… College of Health and Human Services celebrates grads with drive-through event Submitted … degrees in unprecedented circumstances, so we knew that we wanted to go a bit beyond the virtual ceremony.” Besides … their perseverance will serve them well wherever they go after WMU.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64186