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Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series

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… the influence of politics on food, intersections of social justice and food access, local food system … presentations Canceled. Sept. 5: " Nutrition That Really Works: A Quantum Approach from a Doctor of Natural … followed by book signing and reception. Oct. 3: "Labor and Workforce Development in Our Local Food System," Dale …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48802

Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

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… Mpamira became fascinated with its complexities while working in psychology laboratories as an undergraduate at … either I was being a hypocrite—that I didn't want to do the work that I was telling this little girl to do—or I didn't … of sexual assault. It started small with Mpamira working to find resources for a handful of survivors. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65358

Student fair showcases service opportunities with nonprofits

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… 300 community partners have been invited to showcase their work and offer potential opportunities for students seeking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/247

Art galleries reopen to public at WMU

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… reopens to the public Tuesday, Jan. 19 , featuring the work of Patrick D. Wilson , assistant professor of sculpture and integrated media. His work " Black Tent Transit " occupies the vast space of the … necessarily stylistically even consistent with itself, that works in components of fiberglass and steel and wood and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62793

Dedicated administrator remembered for decades-long career serving Western students

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… Michigan. “Tom was truly the salt of the earth. He loved working with students and continued to mentor and support … degree in history from the University of Michigan. He then worked as a purchasing agent in the paper industry and a …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-coyne-obituary

Human resource management students win scholarships

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… student chapter of SHRM. Participating on the 2019-20 SEHR social events committee. Landing an HR internship with Sherwin-Williams. Working currently as a talent agent with WSI. Earning first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61902

Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western

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… learning consulting at leading professional services network PwC. A few months later, she landed a sales internship … also how I can improve professionally." Mmanga gained valuable experience in research, retirement planning, … she's learned during her internships, Mmanga has gained valuable experience that gives her a leg up on other recent …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

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… first thought of the idea for the S.H.E. Shed when she was working as an undergraduate student graphic designer in the … potential it has to impact students.”   Christians got to work alongside two other students, running their ideas … and goals,” she says. “We also had the opportunity to network and get a lot of external support from the community.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

Professor's documentary to screen at Waterfront Film Festival

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… and introduces audiences to the two former gang leaders' work of helping steer youths away from violence and life on … served as co-producers. "It was amazing and transformative working with them," Machiorlatti says. "They became friends … was contacted by Sam Bailey , a WMU graduate who now works in the Center for English Language and Culture for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16566

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… they were right. Coaker and his team put the word out on social media in April and began traveling across the state …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095