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Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama

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… University dance major to Panama to explore the joy of movement with children in that nation's orphanages and … capital city. Upon her return she wants to start a chapter of Movement Exchange at WMU. Class project becomes … done is incredibly rewarding." Mills, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance, says that she is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24066

Safe on Campus promotes LGBTQ allyship, inclusiveness at Western

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… Mich.—Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Western Michigan University, and the Safe on Campus program is among a number of initiatives focused on making sure all Broncos have the … that can make all the difference," adds Marts, who earned bachelor's degrees in sociology and gender and women's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68227

From Molecules to Society

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… Team Excellence Enhancement Grant recognizes a group of researchers from across many disciplines and colleges … and vision loss have major societal impacts beyond the loss of the sensation including depression, isolation, … a budget, and team member CVs. Jeremy Duncan, Biological Sciences Dr. Duncan is the lead member of the group.  He …

https://wmich.edu/research/inter-aging

Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

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… Najafi is excited to pursue a degree in political science at Western, with aspirations of one day becoming an advocate for refugees like himself. … to taking in the full college experience. As a recipient of Western Michigan University's Medallion Scholarship —the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… hire Western Michigan University student interns in the science, technology, engineering and math—STEM—disciplines. … relevant to students," says Lisa Garcia , director of WMU's Business Connection. "The matching money is being … Michigan Economic Development Corp. The network is made up of WMU and five other public Michigan schools that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29954

WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

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… in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute … 1,651 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,202 at the bachelor's level, 413 at the master's level and 36 at the … the College of Aviation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and College of Health and Human Services. The noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678

The other potent greenhouse gas

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… in the WMU Magazine . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Carbon dioxide is often discussed as the driving force behind global climate … shown that excessive carbon in the atmosphere as a result of humanity’s unrestrained penchant for burning fossil fuels … professor of geography and an expert in atmospheric science, with specialties in weather research and climate …

https://wmich.edu/research/other-potent-greenhouse-gas

Master's in Industrial Engineering Program Requirements

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management

… Requirements: A candidate for admission to the Master of Science program in Industrial Engineering must: Possess a … discipline. Satisfy all the master's admission requirements of both the University and the department. Possess a grade …

https://wmich.edu/ieeem/msindustrialreqs

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations and to honor the man after whom … evening will feature a tribute to Dr. Lewis Walker , WMU professor emeritus of sociology, who helped create the … elected to such august bodies as the National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and British …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Shirley Van Hoeven obituary

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… on Shirley Van Hoeven Dr. Shirley Van Hoeven , a professor emerita of communication at Western Michigan … Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, College of Arts and Sciences Women's Caucus, the Committee to Advise the … Teaching Excellence Award in 1976. Van Hoeven earned a bachelor's degree in speech, physical education and English …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18512