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Broncos Lead interns learn the forgotten art of making books

W Magazine

… resume with chapters of experience. “It’s very tedious work compared to what modern technology can do, but there’s … and prints, as it has since it was founded in 2005. With workshops, classes, exhibitions and events for all ages, the … side of graphic design, and I’ve had some past classes and workshops with the KBAC,” Overbeek says. “My interest in …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/book-smart-broncos-lead-interns-kalamazoo-book-arts-center

Western’s new associate provost for equity-centered initiatives champions systemic educational equity and inclusion

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… to equity and inclusion is evident in his prolific work,” says Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice … in faculty success and our enrollment and retention work.”  In 2022, Rodríguez was recognized as a national … who grew up in El Paso, Texas, as the child of hard-working immigrants, said his background, institutional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72897

WMU student receives $10,000 fellowship

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Engineering and Applied Sciences. “Coupled with his intense work ethic and keen intellect, he will undoubtedly develop … professor, both in electrical and computer engineering. His work on this project was supported by a NASA Michigan Space … Consortium Undergraduate Fellowship, led by Masihi. He worked with senior engineering design team members, Hakan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75453

WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo

News

… project this summer, particularly in light of the important work that's happening (with the  Black Lives Matter … “I think there is more energy, more urgency for this work, and not just for this work, but really for us to look at institutional racism as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278

Walt Disney Day in Kalamazoo honors Walt's Pilgrimage class at WMU

News

… and connection to the city. Follow the students' journey on social media: facebook.com/waltspilgrimage , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47910

WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree

News

… WMU-Traverse City and complete the final two years of coursework required for the bachelor's degree. Students also may … focuses on freshwater ecosystems and the environmental, social and economic issues of their sustainable use and … environmental and resource managers, corporate social responsibility coordinators, and environmental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542

Professor awarded fellowship to support transportation engineering in Africa

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Fellowship Program (CADFP) to travel to Tanzania to work with the Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT). This work will establish links between the two universities that … and improve the training for the transportation engineering workforce in Africa through combining Kwigizile’s essential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75619

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to thrive as global citizens and professionals in a diverse workplace by encouraging them to be locally oriented and … (My International Dateline)." Free and open to the public. "Social Media in China: An Update" lecture —4 p.m. in 1028 … youth from the Midwest for two days of learning about social justice. WMU student volunteers are needed to serve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

Dance department to stage annual Winter Gala concert

News

… Gabrielle Lamb with WMU dance students KALAMAZOO—Two works from the Western Michigan University Great Works Dance Project, two guest artist pieces, four faculty works and three dances choreographed by students will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13037

Japanese studies speakers to give public presentations

News

… as part of its pre-modern Japanese Studies Speaker and Workshop Series. The talks, which are free and open to the … restrictions and obligatory travel permits, people from all social classes found ways to escape from the confines of … as expressed from the stage. In that era of great social stratification, the stage became a spot of freedom …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5519