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Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Supply chain worries are on the minds of many Americans as they prepare for the holidays, and businesses are being tested in every area from retail fulfillment to … challenges for the holiday season and beyond. "We are going into the holiday season with a very high possibility of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66267

Health and Human Services' DEI office looks forward at end of successful year

College of Health and Human Services

… it feels like you’re not getting anything done,” says Dr. Betty Dennis , director of the Office of Diversity, Equity … "Medical Bondage: Race, Gender and the Origins of American Gynecology." The free event was offered in a hybrid … from Giving Day to help Dr. Dennis transform the DEI space into a warm and welcoming space for the whole college,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67756

WMU's 2014 homecoming is just around the corner

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… taking place, it's anybody's guess which of them will be crowned among the 2014 favorites. Revelers should note … shops and restaurants in downtown Kalamazoo are getting into the spirit by putting up window displays for homecoming … WMU's event, which symbolically demonstrates that people can achieve more when they work together, will include live …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19709

Winter recess 2023-24 hours announced for campus offices, facilities

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… at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 .  Spring semester begins at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 . Listed below are holiday hours for select University offices and … Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73707

Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

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… in our environment from when I was a child, and it’s only becoming more severe. I think a lot of students have it on … to a Pew Research survey , 76% of Generation Z Americans consider climate change a big concern and more than a … in a semester-long series titled "Climate Emergency: Spring into Action 2024."  "Climate change is an existential threat …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224

Western hosts national college dodgeball tournament

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… 9-10 , at the Student Recreation Center on campus. "Western being selected to host is an amazing opportunity for our … and often the better parts of the day are when you run into a fellow member on campus." The team benefits from the … for life traveling the country to play the game. "If you can conquer your fear of a rubber ball flying at you at high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67740

'Choir for Good' sets the stage for students to explore purpose, amplify nonprofits

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… students a meaningful experience in uncertain times. Kimberly Dunn Adams instructs choral students. "When the … to ensure the safety of students, Adams divided her classes into eight smaller chamber ensembles. Each group was given a … their comfort zones. "I full-heartedly believe that art can be a vehicle for change and charity," says Evan Stoor , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63487

'Elf The Musical' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Buddy, a young orphan child, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts, and is transported back to the … father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on beloved hit … . Tickets are on sale now and range from $35 to $58. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20143

WMU wins 2013 diversity award from national publication

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… Education Excellence in Diversity—HEED—award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the nation's oldest and largest publication … commitment to diversity and inclusion." WMU will be featured along with 55 other recipients in the magazine's November 2013 issue. In Michigan, only three public universities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10337

Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue'

W Magazine

… Kozhevnikova’s jazz-tango album, “Tango Avenue,” dances into new musical territory. “For some people, tango is just … rose in the mouth. Most of my pieces are not meant to be danced to,” says the graduate student. Inspired by Astor … by the crescendoing pandemic. Lockdowns forced recording cancellations in spring 2020, and the limited capacity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63905