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Food, entertainment highlights of Kalamazoo Ribfest

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… One of the original festivals held downtown, Ribfest is now in its 30th year and attracts more than 10,000 people … go to benefit the Arc Community Advocates, which works with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to empower …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33571

Six talks to be featured at free Russian Studies Conference

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… featured at free Russian Studies Conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The conference is Nov. 15. … of the mind. He will explore the significance of the book within the cultural debates of Dostoevsky's era, taking the author's suggestion that sometimes "2 + 2 = 5" serves as a gateway to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10902

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… led by Dr. Brianne Pitts.  Members of AEM's E-board pose with Dr. Brianne Pitts (center). Debbie Schuitema from the … they enter into the field of teaching.” The event started with a keynote address  from Dr. Brianne Pitts , assistant professor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409

Food marketing students soar to second place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… students Katherine Anderson of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Erika Hejl of Bear Lake, Lucija Matkovic of Lansing … grocer in Memphis, Tennessee, that tasked students with developing strategies for hiring and retaining … prepared for the competition for several months. Meetings with faculty advisors and several fellow food marketing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52530

Sales students continue high performance at national competitions

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… high performance at national competitions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Khaja, Eckert and … Competition. A two-month effort DeVos and Khaja worked with Dr. James Eckert , associate professor of marketing, … to a given situation. The challenge involved meeting with a bank branch manager to set up a mutual referral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20776

Criminologist tapped for his expertise on video games and violence

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… Criminologist tapped for his expertise on video games and violence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on DeCamp (Photo credit: Encore … behavior. "People who have close positive relationships with their parents are a lot less like to engage in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45673

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

College of Education and Human Development

… to college can be difficult for any student. For those with learning disabilities, it can be even more challenging … looking for and how to find a therapist for their children with learning disabilities. "We find that students with … support. When students move to college, they are no longer overseen by IDEIA, they are then covered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595

Western Army ROTC cadet top in state, ranked 8th nationally

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… as the top cadet in the state of Michigan—a prestigious honor earned four times in the past six years by cadets in the … a sophomore in high school when her varsity cheer coach suggested she consider a career in the military because of her … health care seemed like a natural choice.” After speaking with a U.S. Army recruiter, she was encouraged to apply and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67835

Free festival features new plays by Kalamazoo playwrights

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… Kalamazoo. The event is free and open to the public, and no reservations are necessary. Sponsored by WMUK 102.1 FM, … S. Gilmore Foundation, plays contain mature content and are not intended for younger audiences, unless otherwise noted. 2018 selected plays "The Alleyway" by Emma Franzel, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44704

Multiple public career fairs to be held at WMU this fall

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… career fairs to be held at WMU this fall Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … students and recent alumni. Members of the public, along with students and alumni from WMU and other area colleges … employer presentations as well as opportunities to network with representatives from supply chain companies. Some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48887