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Nation's health inequality to be addressed in lecture, conference

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… is presented by the WMU College of Health and Human Services Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. Dr. Brian K. … from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. in 4010 College of Health and Human Services Building. Gibbs' address is one of many activities … a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Concurrent sessions, beginning at 10 a.m. after Gibbs speaks, will address such issues as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4772

Kenyan pastoralists, an Ethiopian emperor, 9/11 are lecture topics

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… anthropologist, she has received numerous grants and awards from such organizations as the Fulbright program and … of Ethiopia and the Shaping of Americans' Attitudes toward Africa," and the 1999 book, "Ethiopia: A Post-Cold War … Center at Michigan State University, will present "Africa After 9/11: Rethinking U.S. Definitions and Policies" from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/192

WMU Sunseeker set for start of cross-country solar road race

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… Grand Prix on an enclosed track at Monticello (N.Y.) Speedway. The WMU team came in third in the Formula Sun Grand Prix, with the University of Michigan and Iowa State University in first and second places, … then take Drake Road directly into WMU's Parkview Campus. After spending a minimum of one hour at WMU, teams will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1022

Three Broncos earn All-MAC men's soccer honors

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… soccer team, the most for the program since 2005. Senior forward Shane Lyons  of Plainwell, Mich., was a first team selection, while senior defender Darren … each season, but was left off the All-MAC team last year after his season was cut short by injury. He is the first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3011

Updated: Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for three campus buildings

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… Updated: Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for three campus buildings … on Spindler Hall Update: Jan. 22, 8:50 a.m.—The boil water advisory has been lifted. Update: Jan. 19, 11:30 … are vacant, or closed and not scheduled to reopen until after the boil water advisory expires. As for the occupied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4142

Alumnus to lead WMU recruitment, enrollment management efforts

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… in the semester before I completed my bachelor's degree. It was a privilege, and I have been hooked ever since," says … as an undergraduate and a graduate student is going to be rewarding personally and professionally." Christopher W. … created when Dr. Keith Hearit stepped down last summer, after five years as WMU's enrollment management chief, to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5734

Francophone Film Fest to feature seven films, two filmmakers

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… countries across the world and visits by two award-winning filmmakers who will introduce their creations … premieres and have great pertinence to our times. Two award-winning filmmakers are coming to Kalamazoo to meet the … Sanou's credits include several documentaries, including "After Emergency," focusing on the consequences of the Ivory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5568

Four visiting campus as candidates to lead international operations

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… in her current role there since 2007. Prior to that, she was a faculty member in linguistics and French and directed … He earned a bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College and, after doing graduate work at Maine, earned a doctoral degree … Murray State since 2009. Prior to taking that position, he was assistant director of the Helen Kellogg Institute for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7140

WMU to confer nearly 1,900 degrees during fall commencement

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… three fall ceremonies last about two hours and are geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of … of Education and Human Development and Health and Human Services. The noon ceremony is for graduates of the College … Ticket Office beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13. After all ticketed guests have been seated in Miller, any …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11936

WMU office lands two NSF grants to boost teaching of science

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… Responses III. Prior work under the common project also was funded by the NSF. Six-university team WMU will be part … "A huge percentage of students drop out of science majors after their first year," says Dr. Mary Anne Sydlik, SAMPI … the multiple-choice tests used in large classes do not always reflect whether a student fully understands the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11965