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… Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Forché KALAMAZOO—An award-winning Maryland poet will read from her works later …

… partner to increase faculty diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University to test strategies designed to … events on graduate students' persistence toward a degree and interest in continuing on to a career in …

… Staff member recognized for leadership Submitted by Deanne Puca on Diana Hernández KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … affairs director received El Concilio's 2018 Quetzalcoatl Award in recognition of her stature as a professional Latinx … Kalamazoo. Diana Hernández received the accolade during an award ceremony as part of the Nuestras Raices Gala Sept. 28 . …

… research into graphic designer, sunburst seal Submitted by Deanne Puca on Original drawings and notes by Crimilda … the designer who created it. A question emerged: who was Crimilda Pontes? Using the archives at the Smithsonian … her body of work and history. Pontes, who died in 2000, was a graphic designer and calligrapher, specializing in …

… Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Luke Thelen is taking … information to the public. My mom is an accountant and was a big inspiration for me when choosing a career field as I saw the impactful work she was doing. It’s also a goal for me to start my own business, …

… Mobility grant drives WMU and state forward as leaders in high-tech education, research and training Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Undergraduate research assistant Maggie Waechter …

… set to flock to Kalamazoo for annual congress Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's congress includes … series, which is endowed in memory of Archibald Cason Edwards Sr. and Sarah Stanley Gordon Edwards , will bring … from souvenir T-shirts and tea towels to hand-crafted musical instruments and jewelry. Community attendance …

… events planned for Native American Heritage Month Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Dee Ann Sherwood and Shabanaa Bush, … is located on the traditional lands of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations, and Broncos will reflect on those … , Sicangu Lakota Indigenous American rapper, songwriter, music producer and activist, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. …

… diversity climate viewed as positive overall Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Town hall meetings are … Thursday, Oct. 3 , in Rooms 105-107 The WMU study, which was the product of a multiyear effort, employed both a survey instrument and focus groups. It was commissioned by the University to take an in-depth look …

… Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Old Burdick's Bar and Grill in Kalamazoo is … was like a ghost town. Then I start hearing Motown music. As I'm walking down Michigan, coming close to Bimbo's …