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Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare

… Special Issues The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare at Western Michigan University … Volume XXXIX,  Issue 2,  June 2012 Declining Significance of Race, Revisited Volume XXXVIII,  Issue 1,  March 2011 … December 2009 Beyond The Numbers: How The Lived Experiences of Women Challenge The “Success” Of Welfare Reform Volume …

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Dance department to stage annual Winter Gala concert

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… by students will be featured in the Department of Dance's Winter Gala Dance Concert , running Jan. 30 … Morel , live musical accompaniment by students from the School of Music, costuming by Kate McKenzie from the … of Theatre, artwork by RosaLee Ward from the Frostic School of Art, and choreography by Kirsten Harvey . Harvey's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13037

Let’s expand what it means to be smart

W Magazine

… years ago with a love for college sports but without a clue of what would be my chosen major. I knew I wanted to find a good job so I chose a major in the business school, but I was still searching for my purpose, my ‘why.’ I considered law school or even changing my major to mining engineering, but …

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WMU room and board rates to rise by 2.95 percent

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… its April 9 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a 2.95 percent increase in campus room … 15-meal plan, the new rates will translate to an increase of $250 for the full academic year. The annual cost for the … students living in WMU residence halls can take advantage of the social and academic benefits of campus life, plus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15072

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… kids. She treasures the memories she's collected from years of working at summer camps and in after-school programs. Initially intent on becoming a teacher, … are really proud of me. My dad always told me to focus on school and continue with education," she says, grateful for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

Summer registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Classes begin the week of May 18. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Confucius Institute at … for spring Chinese culture courses that begin the week of May 18 . The six-week, low-cost courses are open to the public. All of them are taught in English, and are offered to adults age …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23091

2013-14 Events

Music Composition

… Center Recital Hall, free 100th anniversary: premiere of Christopher Biggs' "Fractures of Echoes" Sunday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m. Kohrman Hall lawn, free … 8 p.m., Dalton Center Recital Hall, free Repeat performance of Christopher Biggs' "Fractures of Echoes," 6 p.m., Kohrman …

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Trustees approve new, three-year contract with faculty union

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… its Sept. 30 meeting, Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new three-year labor agreement with the WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors , the union that represents the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19366

Small fall rate increase OK'd for Western View and WMU Apartments

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… at its Dec. 8 meeting, Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees approved rate increases for on-campus apartments … apartment-style residential units, effective with the start of the fall 2016 semester. The increases mean monthly … are sought after for features such as convenience, sense of community and academic support systems. The Stadium Drive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28982

Study Abroad Funding Sources

Lee Honors College

… Abroad Funding Sources WMU Study Abroad Scholarships WMU Office for Study Abroad Scholarships Part of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, the Office … Swiss government (Also check out the ThinkSwiss Summer School Travel Grants). Sophomore or above at start of

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