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Journalist, activist Gloria Steinem to speak on campus
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… women to read that was controlled by women. Steinem will sign copies of her newest book, "My Life on the Road," … groundswell of voices currently advocating for a safe and supportive environment in which to study, work, live and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27969
WMU offers new ways for students to get passports
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… WMU offers new ways for students to get passports Submitted by Raine Kuch … the cost and hassle of getting a passport can stand in the way," says Paulo Zagalo-Melo , associate provost of the … Education Exchange and its Passport Caravan program is one way the two organizations are aiding the Generation Study …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/45606
Aviation student sees career opportunities take off in airport internship
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… off in airport internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Ben Higgins has gotten experience in a variety of potential career … helps me get a foot in the door," he says. Higgins linked up with AZO through the Broncos Lead Internship Program, … in Haworth College of Business. Higgins has found a runway to begin applying the skills he's honed in the classroom …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/aviation-student-ben-higgins-airport-internship-broncos-lead
Major changes to campus in store for returning students
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… students return...they will certainly experience a few significant changes to the campus footprint," says Peter … management. Numerous changes Students who used to drive up West Michigan Avenue in front of the Bernhard Center and … project. Additional parking has been created to make up for the loss of parking spaces near Sindecuse Health …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1361
New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western
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… engagement at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor found support and community in the Fine … just so grateful that I found the path I did, because I always knew what I wanted to do—being in the entertainment … like in-hall advising and study groups. "Our goal is to design a supportive, robust community—something that equally …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074
WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection
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… a Mississippi inmate on death row. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out his 2010 murder conviction related to a quadruple murder in Mississippi. Justices found the prosecutor in … that could theoretically impact people's lives in some way," Whitney DeCamp says. "I feel like this has the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344
Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor
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… can proceed forward in a peaceful manner that makes for a better world for everybody," says Dr. Stephen Covell , chair … Siebert's unique perspective was forged as a child. Growing up in Frankfurt, Germany, he was just 6 years old when … says Byrd. "It's imperative that Western finds a way to continue his legacy." For more WMU news, arts and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636
Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries
International Student and Scholar Services
… exchange, plans trips to three countries Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Megan Garrett chose … university near Detroit but couldn’t find the programmatic support she was seeking. Garrett started to research other … Center, Room 2207. Other sessions during the week are designed to support the more than 1,170 international students …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett
Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation
W Magazine
… left the industry scrambling for recipes to cook up opportunities for cash flow. During Michigan's milder … creating new experiences for customers to drum up business, especially in downtown areas that depend on … in the food business, I haven't seen this level of teamwork between distributors, janitorial services, marketing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63904
Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at Western
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… , that include a bake sale, trivia night, demonstration in support of immigrants and Latin dance lessons. "I hope that … and express ourselves for who we truly are.It is also a way for Hispanics to connect with one another even if we do … stories of Latinx students who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program and their families. The diverse array …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72724