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Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops

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… Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent … stands in a kiln inside Kohrman Hall. Rodriguez works on his luchadore sculpture. Summer workshops give students the … to interact with and learn from nationally recognized artists. Students each printed a clay head from the same mold …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741

Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center

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… for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly --PACE. The program is being brought to Kalamazoo through CentraCare in Battle … programs in the United States. The new CentraCare location is set to open in about a year in the heart of downtown … studying occupational therapy, medicine, physician assistant, nursing, speech pathology, audiology and social work …

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New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods

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… New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods Submitted by Anonymous … July 18 report to the WMU Board of Trustees. The initiative is a comprehensive housing and dining strategy, tailored to … amenities. The organization of campus neighborhoods is designed to leverage some $30 million in new campus …

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WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society

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… Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western Michigan University is hosting a series of community conversations to discuss … change in law enforcement agencies as well as offer suggestions for how citizens can get involved. June 10: Civic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824

Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest

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… Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Desi Taylor, this year's winner KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A company that puts a … Desi Taylor , a senior from Portage majoring in Spanish, earned the top spot after making a pitch for her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167

WMU graduates succeed

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… also being exposed to the arts,” she says. “I feel that this is exactly where I’m supposed to be.”  Degreed to succeed Fields is among the thousands of newly minted alumni who exemplify …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort

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… focus on student well-being and mental health. WMU is now one of nearly 200 campuses across the country … than 2 million college students. The JED Campus program is designed to increase student resilience and decrease the … those caused by prescription drug overdoses or alcohol poisoning, and suicide. To begin assessing the match between …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566

The Vitt Factor: empowering students to make their mark

Haworth College of Business

… University sophomore Caden Vittorini from Chicago, Illinois, certainly has the "it" factor. With the mission to mentor the newest generation of budding … noticed that youth in the digital age have been struggling to build their confidence in communication skills, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70677

WMU seniors to showcase capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Conference. Graduating senior Liz Alfaro-Mendoza took this photo of her Senior Design team members taking water flow … showcase. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Student innovation will be on display at Western Michigan University as graduating seniors … skills in capstone projects on Tuesday, April 16 . This semester’s line-up includes an effort improve access to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75305

WMU Trustee Dennis Archer earns national achievement award

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… WMU Trustee Dennis Archer earns national achievement award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Archer KALAMAZOO— Dennis W. Archer , former Detroit mayor, a member of the Western … Board of Trustees and a 1965 WMU alumnus, will be honored this week during a sold-out gala in New York City for his

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