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Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods
University Libraries
… and connects people with their community, she says. "I like connecting with people working in the community now and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442
Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester
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… one of several community partners in southwest Michigan, like Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, Communities in Schools … going to leave out a lot of opportunity—especially at bigger schools." Shawn Tenney , director of service learning , … . "The value is how many students we can reach; how much bigger the impact is on the community." The class also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508
Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts
W Magazine
… WMU pride on his sleeve. If he isn’t in a suit, he’ll most likely be dressed in his Bronco best. “I grew up on … prints. This was before digital photography.” Roberts still likes to share his nostalgic images on social media. His … “so my hope with this gift is to ensure that more students like me receive the resources they need to graduate. WMU was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813
Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race
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… Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race Submitted by … , a national correspondent for The Atlantic, famous blogger and author of two critically acclaimed books, will … about America's history of racial violence and what it's like to be black in America. Coates is considered one of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27835
Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership
College of Education and Human Development
… for the fall semester. "Our schools are really struggling just to staff their buildings," says Cheryl-Marie … that don't have positions filled and this shortage is like nothing that we have ever seen. So Grow Your Own gives …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72044
Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective
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… language skills, help their kids with homework, things like that," says Coleman. The family Coleman worked with is … ago, and the mother worked as a nurse. Here, they are struggling to find jobs that pay well enough to support their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332
Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals
W Magazine
… can remove PFAS from wastewater streams or drinking water, like carbon filters, but you’re getting the PFAS on that and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75868
Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change
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… and Spanish student. "Even from a young age, it’s felt like an ongoing issue that we knew we would be responsible …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224
Student honored for leadership, service
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… use my building skills to create tables, benches, things like cider presses, and earthen ovens that bring people …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281
Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign
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… Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. He joins celebrities like actress Rita Wilson, Olympian Laurie Hernandez and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687