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Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming

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… Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming Submitted by Erin Flynn on An … among the events the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is hosting. KALAMAZOO, … and science skills to Kalamazoo-area elementary and middle school students. "I love the Marvel movies, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69657

The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

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… The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job … since his first visit to campus. "Western was the first school that I toured, and I absolutely loved my experience. … he says, sealed the deal. "We toured a bunch of other schools afterward … but every school I went to I kept …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474

Owner of local yoga studio next up in entrepreneurship forum

Haworth College of Business

… Owner of local yoga studio next up in entrepreneurship forum … on Fiore KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The owner and managing director of a local yoga studio will be the next speaker in the … series at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Kristin Fiore of Down Dog Yoga Center will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43845

Researchers' work puts WMU at center of national STEM network

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… Researchers' work puts WMU at center of national STEM network Submitted by Anonymous (not … Michigan University researchers have parlayed a series of federal and foundation grants and connections with some of the nation's leading higher education organizations into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43581

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

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… Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam … out into the community, to get them out of the business school," Palmer says. Since becoming a requirement for upper … like Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, Communities in Schools and the YMCA. "The benefit of a large class is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

WMU establishes interdisciplinary energy center with grant from U.S. Department of Energy

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… energy center with grant from U.S. Department of Energy Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Pablo Gomez … to be reduced and the reliability, security and efficiency of delivering energy to customers need to be increased and … and is funded by a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. “The research work of the center is initially …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72154

Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership

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… Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership Submitted by Erin … United to participate in Aviate. "We think it's a top-notch school," says Capt. Curtis Brunjes , managing director ofof the many reasons WMU lands among the top three aviation schools in the nation. "Students know that if they really …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142

Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on … and events Wednesday, Jan. 14 WMU/Kalamazoo Public Schools Social Justice Book Bowl, 5 p.m., Linden Grove Middle School. Elimination competition for middle and high school

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Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM Submitted by Erin Flynn on A view … Division, brings together students from the Gwen Frostic School of Art , WMU School of Music and Department of Chemistry . It challenges …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Rhae-Ann … Leadriane Roby, superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools and a counseling psychology graduate, has been … range from a superintendent of the state's eight largest school district to an NBA-affliate's chief operating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266