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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