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WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… former foster youth earn national recognition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Seita Scholars and staff members with at … improving the well-being of very vulnerable youth," says Susan Notkin, CSSP associate director. "They share a deep …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

Students empowered to erase stigma, embrace self care during Mental Health Week

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… before midterms to help students relax and also get to know the resources available on campus," says Lynn Loo , a … is a place where you can just come and be you, and there is no expectation," says Davis, who helped create the space … year. "You are able to sit and cry or sit and play the piano or sit and play the ukelele … or color a coloring page. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74732

Kalamazoo to be home to nation's first sustainable brewing degree

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… to nation's first sustainable brewing degree Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The program will be available beginning … for the craft. In 2013, Grand Rapids was named Beer City USA, and Kalamazoo came in second in the international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21143

WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success

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… build culture of degree completion, success Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Beach KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … the Department of Education announcement , visit http://1.usa.gov/1ByWFYO . For more news, arts and events, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312

Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

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… close or operate on limited hours Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 28 to Dec. 1. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No Western Michigan University classes will be held during … is open until 3 p.m., K-Zoo Coney until 4 p.m. and PNC, Biggby Coffee and Subway until 5 p.m. that day. The Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56527

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… didn't have to look far. "I approached my wife, because I'm not an expert in race, but she is," says DeCamp, who also … justifications," says Elise DeCamp. "One of the things I noticed when I was looking into it is, a lot of race-neutral justifications were often socioeconomic indicators, like education or occupation, which are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Anna Litvinova, B.S.‘20 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumna Anna Litvinova , B.S.‘20, has never shied away from spreading her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71875

The numbers are in: Marketing analytics course makes measurable difference

Haworth College of Business

… course makes measurable difference Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Alumni judges with Dr. Ann Veeck, left to right, are … give back to WMU. Becca Sly , B.B.A.’19, says, “It was an honor to be asked back to judge and exciting to see what … ways. They provided valuable feedback that we could not get from our peers.” Seeing these alumni who had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70833

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU Lee Honors College students at the Walt Disney Family Museum in … Tremblay. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the … the trip is offered as part of a course in WMU's Lee Honors College's Study in the States program. Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress

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… ranging from medieval herbal medicine and military technology to Norse mythology. Attendees will include professional … by a talkback—an opportunity to ask questions and share knowledge among the audience and performers. Exhibition of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53094