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WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim

News

… said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd . "By lifting up an under-represented population—young people who have … college degree was within reach." Established in 2008 as a signature initiative of WMU, the Seita Scholars Program is a comprehensive support system that aims to increase successful outcomes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092

WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications

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… now at Oklahoma State University. The volume explores the significant role the Michigan Basin has played in … and from Wisconsin, Illinois, New York and Ohio. The triggering symposium, Kehew notes, was sponsored by the Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition, which is made up of the geological surveys in each of the states. Since …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46965

Peyser Grant Information

History

… as a source of exclusive or first resort, but as a supplement to other support sources available in the … Scholars and Artist Program, other endowments and designated funds available to WMU faculty and graduate … Guidelines .  Applications involving buy-outs of assigned instructional time must be submitted by December 1 …

https://wmich.edu/history/peysergrants

Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab

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… opening of the Evaluation Lab, an innovative initiative designed to serve the Kalamazoo community while providing … learning The Evaluation Lab's inaugural group of student evaluators includes nine undergraduates and … evaluators meet with local organizations’ leaders, design surveys, analyze data, conduct interviews and focus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006

Password Tips

College of Arts and Sciences

… Password Tips The College of Arts and Sciences technology support services at Western Michigan University offers the … to choose a good password . Since very few systems have support for one-time tokens (dynamic passwords which are only … Passwords should contain three of the four character types: Uppercase letters: A-Z Lowercase letters: a-z Numbers: 0-9 …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/technology-password-tips

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… school. And also learned from a women's self help group that is actively working to develop eco-friendly … supports such as bathroom renovations and funds for free lunch for schools in low socioeconomic areas," says  … Facilities Management's director of architecture and design, adds "traveling to India literally colored my life …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists

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… a senior crisis advisor for Amnesty International will team up with four Western Michigan University-connected panelists … as a fundraiser, it is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10. The discussion is part of the 2017 … countries on energy, political and security issues and has freelanced for several leading news publications. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43637

WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers

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… the aid of researchers at the Developmental Services Group and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego to assist in the … was awarded in mid-August, so the study is in its start-up phase. Magura plans to post preliminary reports during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42896

University Theatre announces 2017-18 season

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… their newly acquired civil rights handed down by the Supreme Court outlawing segregation in eating establishments. … of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it's up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his … resurface with hilarious consequences. "Jesus Christ Superstar," April 6-15 The University Theatre is excited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42085

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the while … Dunlap took the field. Waldo told Dunlap the school would support the player if he chose to play, but Dunlap opted to … Athletic Hall of Fame, having been inducted in the first group of honorees in 1973. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41627