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WMU's BTR Park Phase 2 moves into final design development; final community forum set

News

… as well as outline the plans for open space, parking, landscape themes and site preservation. This Phase 2 plan … sustainability goals for the community. The first BTR Park was developed as a partnership between the city of Kalamazoo … and community input opportunities, contact FTC&H's Jenny Waugh at (616) 745-9414. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33001

Wesley Foundation Student Center to open in new building

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… Wesley to be more fully inclusive of all people, which was not possible in the previous building," says campus … center we see it as a resource to campus in whatever way possible." Wesley of Kalamazoo was founded in 1923 and … arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . Related article Land transfer means relocation for Wesley Foundation | Sept. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30393

Mohamed Sultan’s curiosity fuels discoveries across the globe, inspires student geologists

College of Arts and Sciences

… passion meets excellence, you find Dr. Mohamed Sultan . An award-winning, internationally-recognized professor in … fulfills every niche that I find interesting. It looks at water, land, urban areas and vegetation. It covers everything I’m …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73674

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… feature keynote speaker  Dr. Mark Nepo , and will work toward building a community which embraces diversity. Free. … about local and social topics. Free. Ethics Center, "The Land of Open Graves: Living and Dying on the Migrant Trail" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51232

Community involvement and engineering coursework helps engineering student make a difference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Systems so far has been learning how to use AutoCAD software. AutoCAD is a computer-aided design software application that Owens uses to digitally construct … in the world,” says Owens.  In the summer of 2023, Owens landed an internship with Ford Motor Company where she was …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/making-difference-owens

Native American Heritage Month 2024 recognized on Western's campus through variety of events

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… ideas on how tribal entities operate to conserve our land and protect our natural resources," Bush says, adding … will help provide direction to the University's efforts toward environmental justice, sustainability and relational approaches to land, water, agriculture and work with ecological systems." …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/native-american-heritage-month-2024-events-planned

'Queer Voices in Hip Hop: Cultures, Communities and Contemporary Performance'

W Magazine

… years of work, the book delves into the roots of hip-hop, wading through long-held stereotypes of misogyny and … a first-generation college student. "To finish a Ph.D. and land a tenure-track job and write a whole book feels like a culmination, in some ways, of a lot of things I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69856

From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… he learned in class to challenges within the industry. “I was a demand generation intern, focusing my efforts on … we could track and audit our content effectively, updated landing pages, and worked alongside the team on Google Ads … his academic career comes to a close, LaForce is looking forward to all the professional opportunities ahead of him. “I …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

Kalamazoo Irish Fest celebrates Celtic music, art and culture

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… , Fonn Mor. 10 p.m. , Kalamazoo Pipe Band. 10:30 p.m. , The Waxies. Saturday, June 28 11:15 a.m. , Conklin Celli Band. … include food and marketplace vendors, the Tir na nOg (Land of the Young) Children's Center and Heritage Village. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16599

WMU students to 'spring into the streets' to volunteer

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… of tasks ranging from neighborhood cleanups to painting to landscaping projects and more. "The hope is that students will … residents City of Portage, trail cleanup Kalamazoo County Land Bank; cleanup, gardening and possibly painting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14655