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Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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… those of us who fight for freedom, we are aware that you cannot fight violence with more violence. Instead, we must use intellectual strategy and policy,” says  Dr. Candy McCorkle-Boughton , vice president for diversity and … by the Lewis Walker Institute, the teach-in will explore how Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Life Blueprint" speech can

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

KPS Class of 2018 coming to WMU to look at college life

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… Kalamazoo Public Schools throughout March and April so they can get a first-hand look at college life and the … begin March 12. "By bringing young people to campus and showing them the many benefits of studying at a major public … college life is like, what it takes to get accepted and how best to prepare for success as a University student." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/215

Stanford professor to address politics and performing race

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… He also is co-editor of several books, including "African American Performance and Theater History: A Critical Reader" and … Series, Elam will look at what it means to perform race and how the public can understand the relationship between race …

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Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… its internationally-renowned annual Consumer Electronics Show, which welcomes innovators from around the world. Her … became director of government relations for the Kellogg Co., serving as assistant U.S. trade representative for … the wonderful honor of working with a number of Latin American governments in crafting trade policy, and there is …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA

Haworth College of Business

… for students, including competitive events, so they can build their business skills using real contexts and … in our organization, which taught me a lot about myself and how I work with others. In addition, I have learned to have … hard work recognized, and I am even more determined to show all WMU can do in the international competition.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75391

Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering future juvenile justice leaders

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… led by Dr. Luchara Wallce, left, met with Sen. Sean McCann at the Michigan State Capitol to discuss justice … Fellows visited Café Momentum in Dallas. "Our fellows know how to use their voices, they're not afraid to use them, and … Currently in year three of a grant from the Public Welfare Foundation, donations from the event will help the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75132

Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads

Haworth College of Business

… it. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —On Sunday, Feb. 11 , millions of Americans will be glued to their televisions for Super Bowl … it to watch the 49ers take on the Chiefs? Or is it to see how Travis and Taylor interact? Or, is it just to see what … in Super Bowl ads. Animals, athletes, characters from shows or movies and celebrities top the list of who they want …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74562

Ethics event will pair efforts to control criminal behavior, climate change

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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's fall 2017 season. Dr. Ronald Kramer , WMU professor of … to prevent and control criminal behavior and see if they can be applied to the efforts to mitigate and adapt to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43707

Dynamic duo of authors to be featured in Gwen Frostic Reading Series

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… novelist will be featured in the next installment of the fall 2017 Gwen Frostic Reading Series. Gail Wronsky and … book "Fuegos Florales" (Flowering Fires) won the American Book Prize. Her poems and reviews have appeared in … is the author of 12 novels, including his latest, "You Can Fly: A Sequel to the Peter Pan Tales." He also is known …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43579

WMU digital marketing student wins first place in national Adobe competition

Haworth College of Business

… says. “It took me a few weeks to envision what I wanted to show with my ads, but after careful consideration, I decided … dog owners” who adopt the latest tech trends and whose canine companions hold a special place in their hearts. In … his presentation. His use of the Adobe platform far exceeded the requirements of the assignment and made his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73024