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Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations

… Recently, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the government does not have the authority to ban trademarks that are … protection of offensive speech should not be confused with what is wise, respectful, or a healthy cultural foundation …

https://wmich.edu/walkerinstitute/community-engagement

Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington

News

… where he had served as president since 2007. Two weeks ago he announced he was taking a leave to focus on cancer … in dozens of high-tech businesses. Our deepest condolences go to his family for this loss, too early, of their loved … George W. Bush visits WMU and lauds Floyd, saying, "He does a fabulous job for this important institution." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003

Cessna 150

College of Aviation

… speed : 42 knots (flaps down, power off), 48 knots (flaps up, power off) Cruising range : 3.3 hours, 340 nautical … more about our other aircraft Cirrus SR20 Piper Seminole "Super D" Piper Super Cub Apply to WMU Schedule your campus visit Request info …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/aircraft/cessna150

Seita Scholars receive a little extra during the holidays

College of Arts and Sciences

… delivering gifts to scholars. The holidays are usually a time to kick back, relax and spend time with family. For some students at Western Michigan … family has a drastically different meaning. Growing up, these students were put into the foster care system due …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/seita-scholars-recieve-holiday-gift

Flint Water Task Force

School of Social Work

… bottles of water and cost about 164 dollars. We as a group of MSW (Masters of Social Work) students were compelled … of Flint. Collection of water and filters from the group's first trip to Flint. Donations Cases of water and wet … welcome. If you have any questions please contact @email . What we've done We have partnered with Vernon Chapel church …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/watertaskforce

Travel

International Congress on Medieval Studies

… southwest Michigan, a two-and-a-half hour drive from Chicago and Detroit. Important Addresses Western Michigan … South Bend, Detroit or Chicago and rent a car. Driving time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR, Grand … Institute Publications Archive of Congress Programs Support ICMS …

https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress/travel

Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumni are going places. But as the saying goes, a journey of a … Gutierrez , a first-generation college graduate and two-time degree holder from Western Michigan University. … "(First-generation students) often have more of an idea of what they want to do in life and how they want to make an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

ISM student one of four statewide awarded $5,000 industry scholarship

News

… Michigan University student Lynsey DeGraaf , an integrated supply management major from Parchment, is one of only four … humbled, relieved and very excited all at the same time," DeGraaf says. "It is such an honor to be recognized … and it is a great relief to not have to worry about how I'm going to pay for my last semester at WMU." Honors are not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25688

Two Educational Leadership Grants Held One-Week Summer Conference for About 200 School Leaders

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… for about two hundred attendees.  These participants--made up of principals, aspiring principals, and teacher … renewal plans and provided examples of best practices going on in their schools.  The time spent together also included experts in the field from …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/conference

WMU ISM student one of four statewide awarded $5,000 industry scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University student Lynsey DeGraaf , an integrated supply management major from Parchment, is one of only four … humbled, relieved and very excited all at the same time,” DeGraaf says. “It is such an honor to be recognized … and it is a great relief to not have to worry about how I'm going to pay for my last semester at WMU.” Honors are not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25562