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Daniel Tiger brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage

News

… "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The legacy of the beloved "Mister Rogers" lives on with the hit … tells its engaging stories about the life of a preschooler using musical strategies grounded in Fred Rogers’ … and his friends learn the key social skills necessary for school and for life. The animated TV series has garnered a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30648

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Climate Change Working Group

… presentations. DR. DAVID KAROWE Dr. David Karowe  is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at WMU. … Dr. Daniel Macfarlane is an associate professor in the School of the Environment, Geography, and Sustainability at … of IIAS at WMU. She is interested in exploring the invaluable insights that can be gained when we include a gendered …

https://wmich.edu/climatechange/speakers-bureau

Film, Video and Media Studies

Academics

… Film, Video and Media Studies School of Communication Broadcasting is an extremely competitive … to land a position when you leave. There are many on- and off-campus groups that may provide paid and unpaid …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/film

Russian politics is a “moving target” for WMU Fulbright scholar

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… provided Western Michigan University political science professor Dr. Jim Butterfield with an exceptional model for … years ago when he was a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame. He also taught comparative politics at … democracy, recent reforms in Russian history education in schools, and American graduate education.” At WMU, …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2012/10/butterfield-fulbright-russia

Akol Abol: From Sudan to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… attacked my village in southern Sudan. I awoke to the sound of automatic weapon fire blasting through my small hut. … This horrific attack on my village resulted in the death of my ten sisters and my father.”   Since the start of the … a way to survive. Those were the days that I would go to school, drink water as lunch, do homework, drink water as …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/akol-abol

WMU to announce alliance with Florida Southwestern State College

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Officials from Western Michigan University and Florida … Oct. 18 , to announce an alliance that will allow WMU to offer several high-profile academic programs at FSW's … will speak about the importance of the alliance for each school. Additional speakers include Denis Wright , FSW …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35812

WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

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… on Wood KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kara Wood , managing director of economic development services for the city of Grand Rapids, will join Western Michigan University as … to her alma mater to teach graduate students in the School of Public Affairs and Administration for about two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254

Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house

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… Fort St. Joseph offers lectures and open house Submitted by Deanne Puca on … between Western Michigan University and the city of Niles, is hosting its annual summer lecture series and … when WMU began conducting its annual archaeological field school at the fort site. Since then, faculty researchers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53848

WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM

Haworth College of Business

… Chapter Merit Award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters and highlights … “The chapter officers did a wonderful job providing valuable programming that allowed members to build and refine … and HR professionals and representatives from graduate school programs. The event was a huge success and led the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72821

WMU United Way launches 2018 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… expected to receive their pledge cards by the beginning of October. President Edward Montgomery announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 20 . The … the Story." The four overarching goals are to: Improve high school graduation rates, Increase the number of economically …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49280