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The Promise of Education - Kentaro Toyama

Humanities

… WMU "The Kindling of a Flame: Analogies to Light the Way for Technology in Education" College graduates today are … bridged educational disparities? If technology is so good for learning, why do well-educated parents set limits on … for meaningful learning. Kentaro Toyama is the W.K. Kellogg Associate Professor of Community Information at the …

https://wmich.edu/humanities/eventstoyama

Event set to help students, employees learn about rec center

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… Recreation Center will hold its New Year, New You event for Western Michigan University students and employees … Scheduled activities An employee open house has been slated for 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SRC's second-floor main … Get a wellness assessment from Holtyn & Associates. Get information about SRC memberships, fitness programs and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44327

WMU Corporate Engagement Representatives

Corporate Engagement

… Talent and Recruitment Buffy Nespodzany Assistant Director for Employer Engagement Career and Student Employment …

https://wmich.edu/corporate/representatives

Free festival features new plays by Kalamazoo playwrights

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… and Saturday, Feb. 9-10 , in the Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre, formerly Epic Theatre, in downtown Kalamazoo. The event is … plays contain mature content and are not intended for younger audiences, unless otherwise noted. 2018 selected … by Dan Lafferty, produced by Center Stage Theatre. "Spells for Gay Black Suns, Signed by the Heart" by Robert Davis, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44704

Media production company founder next up in entrepreneurship series

Haworth College of Business

… Media will be the next speaker in the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker series at Western Michigan University's … Rhino produces films, animations and commercials shot for clients local and around the globe. Local clients … or register at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44904

Integrated supply management student receives prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… prestigious scholarship Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Mulford KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University integrated supply management student Edward Mulford has been awarded a coveted Transportation Club of Detroit scholarship for 2017. The $3,000 scholarship recognizes Mulford's drive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41856

Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… professor who is leading research to study new methods for purifying water will be honored by Western Michigan … their continuing work. The award goes to scholars nominated for consideration through a campuswide selection process and … Working with a 2014 National Science Foundation grant for $284,833, Mezei's team has shown that nanojars can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43085

WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… engineering major from Allegan, received the $10,000 award for her invention, BlueBoards, which creates a work surface … hard-writing surface, she found that there were no good, affordable options on the market. Surprised, she began doing … Kzoo Makers. Developing a business canvas and plan. Filing for a provisional patent. Delgado's immediate plans are to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643

WMU racks up four Educational Advertising Awards

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… University Brand Book, Visual Identity Guide and letterhead for the Office of Admissions were recognized. KALAMAZOO, … has added to its growing collection of prestigious awards for marketing and design. WMU's Office of University … Awards competition, the largest and oldest competition for marketing and advertising in the higher education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38708

MLK Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds

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… Center. In addition, local and campus groups will have information tables available throughout the day. The format will include fast-paced, engaging presentations and … 2:30 p.m. , "King, Non-Violence and the Present Struggle," Dr. Don Cooney, Kalamazoo City commissioner, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44656