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Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees … Dykstra, left, and Haley Ritsema explored the desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during their study abroad experience with … groves and fishing villages is Moria Refugee Camp, an encampment where some 15,000 people fleeing from war, terrorism …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

Thought leader in food marketing takes reins of Western’s renowned program

Haworth College of Business

… program Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Dr. Russell J. Zwanka KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Russell J. Zwanka , associate … of marketing at Western Michigan University, has been named director of the food and consumer package goods … 2021.  He will lead both the academic major, which has near excellent placement of its students, and the program’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66714

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… MODA vice president, models for Kannon Lynch's horror-themed fashion line. Model Layla Doyle poses using a hand fan. …  models a dress covered in flowers. Model  EfeDaniel Evwaraye  shows off an animal print look. Designer Laura … annual spring fashion show on  Friday, April 5 , the Merchandising Opportunities & Design Association (MODA) registered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

State association honors Spanish faculty member

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… State association honors Spanish faculty member Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Braun … of Spanish is this year's winner of the Barbara Ort-Smith Award from the Michigan World Languages Association—MIWLA. … WMU, he taught all five levels of Spanish for 12 years at nearby Portage Northern High School and implemented the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43899

Richmond Center for Visual Arts hosts exhibition by South African artist Naomi van Niekerk

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… by South African artist Naomi van Niekerk Submitted by Brandi Engel on A print from Naomi van Niekerk's exhibition … from the idea of archiving and making a residue of ephemeral performances and films created across the past five … piece. “My interest in slowing down and decomposing movement dates back to my training as a puppeteer. I recall a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71134

Electrical engineering student finds the artistry in problem solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Through connecting with professors, maintaining a full-time job and focusing on her studies, she has continued to explore the abundant … is exhibited best through her small business. “I have always been a very creative and artistic person,” says Biondo. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73469

Professor's art exhibited as part of prestigious show in Havana

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… Echeverría, Western Michigan University professor of art, was recently invited to create a site-specific art … the context of the Biennial and to have the opportunity to dialogue with the Cuban public as well as international … says. "It took 12 days to install the work, which allowed me to be in direct contact with the public during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1225

Building a business fueled by hometown pride

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… Building a business fueled by hometown pride Submitted by … Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Life doesn't always go exactly according to plan. Such was the case for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47600

WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling

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… WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling Submitted by … (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This week's Broncos Building Businesses entrepreneurship story highlights Kevin … a story company, and we believe that stories are a powerful way to create meaningful connections. We produce cinematic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48156

WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications

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… on Kehew KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Geological Society of America has recognized two strands of Western Michigan … three of the 12 papers written by WMU authors. The volume was published April 3 . "Paleozoic Stratigraphy and … study the mysteries of the planet and beyond and to share scientific findings. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46965