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A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… region while telling part of the city’s story. It touches upon the auto industry, the newspaper strikes of the 1990s, … Collard’s thematic representation of place, he also touches upon parts of life that aren’t often discussed: Collard … his book at a place he frequented in his earlier years made up one of the most notable stops he completed.  “I used to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… served as historical consultant on the film. Titled "Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream," it … and segregation and set out to find the American dream. "Up From the Bottoms" is a West Michigan migration story but it also touches on the vast differences in culture between the north and south and delves into the racial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

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… Mich.— Alyssa Zamora is passionate about theatre. She always has been. But it wasn't until she came to Western … Zamora's own family life has had its challenges, growing up in a single-parent home with financial difficulties. … I am. It's when I started to really pursue theatre in new ways and go all in for it. I really started to love …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046

WMU students plan Night Out in Vegas for area senior citizens

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… of dancing and entertainment that bridges the generations between WMU students and Kalamazoo-area senior citizens. The … . About the prom The Senior Prom began in 1988 as a way for older WMU alumni and area residents to share an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38804

GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses

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… they may not be as highly profitable during an economic upswing, when the economy has a downturn, family businesses … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to … Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128

WMU establishes interdisciplinary energy center with grant from U.S. Department of Energy

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… other essential topics,” says Gomez. The center will also support educational and training experiences for students, … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “Leading the way with innovative research, collaborating among STEM …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72154

WMU wins 2014 Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature

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… sustainable society. The awards are presented annually to signatory institutions that are part of the American College … . "The competition allowed us an opportunity to reflect upon our many accomplishments, as well as have some fun and … body in Michigan to initiate and approve a fee that supports campus sustainability initiatives and provides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16339

Trustees approve retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The trustees signed off on personnel changes at their April 9 meeting. … Technology, 34 years, effective Feb. 28, 2014 Terry R. Bettiga , supervisor in maintenance services, 26 years, … Center, 26 years, effective Dec. 31, 2013 Cynthia R. Dunnaway , police officer in the Department of Public Safety, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15541

Performer to present free, public program on diversity

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… Both presentations will include an on-stage American Sign Language translator, and all seating is general … Differences program began in 1999 as a collaboration between the City of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan … and Substance Abuse Services. The program also is being supported by the Kalamazoo Human Resources Management …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14271

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… family that they can succeed. But often they go through struggles and can’t express themselves the way they want," Palmore says. Soto, Palmore and three others … demographics and effects on college enrollment and student support. They were joined by Lauren Carney , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165