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In the business of making a difference

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… In the business of making a difference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Can socks make … so. Through a social enterprise model and partnership with 20 Liters, Preisner and his business partners started … 100 days of clean water to someone in Rwanda, Africa, with each pair sold. They started the company to fill a gap …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47536

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

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… Center for Visual Arts hosts exhibition by South African artist Naomi van Niekerk Submitted by Brandi Engel on A … Exhibition, juried by Niekerk, will be presented in concert with Niekerk’s own exhibition. Both will continue to be on … a specific exercise: two participants hold on to a broom with the tip of their index fingers, taking turns in moving …

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

Alumna transforms pain from spinal injury into works of art

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… Alumna transforms pain from spinal injury into works of art Submitted … her [COLD+HOT] SERIES, which explores her ongoing struggle with neuropathic pain on the entire left side of her body. … In 2005, Cho required emergency neurosurgery that left her with an irreversible spinal cord injury and severe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3697

Western's Carbon Neutrality Committee turning up the heat on climate commitments

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is reinvigorating efforts to respond to and … academic affairs, charged the Carbon Neutrality Committee with considering whether it is feasible to achieve the goal by 2050, with a commitment to cut the University's carbon footprint …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63977

Men's soccer to host NCAA tournament second round

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… soccer to host NCAA tournament second round Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU men's soccer player No. 26 … also a first for WMU. The Broncos enter the NCAA tournament with a 16-3-1 overall record and finished the regular season … to NCAA Sweet 16 | Nov. 20, 2017 Broncos lead the MAC with nine academic selections | Nov. 30, 2017 Men's, women's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43802

Beauregard to help efforts to boost women in sports

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… to help efforts to boost women in sports Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kathy Beauregard KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kathy … Sports formed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and charged with examining "systematic problems" in equality in sports … State Jocelyn Benson , who will chair the new task force. With 22 years in her current position at WMU, Beauregard is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53982

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… inspire a new generation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alexis and Justin Black sit together in their new home. Stability … be overwhelming. Justin and Alexis Black pose for a photo with Ronicka Hamilton, left, director of the Seita Scholars … something much bigger than us," Alexis says. Less than two months into their stay in South Africa, life threw another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation

College of Education and Human Development

… uses a sewing machine in the design lab located in Kohrman Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … that they are receiving an education that is up to par with industry standards.” Accreditation is not only an … that required long-term cooperation and collaboration within the FMD program as well as with myself and other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71303

Report details successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan

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… successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A … student employees and a decision to launch an affiliation with Thomas M. Cooley Law School.   Available at … Report reflects the actions and outcomes associated with the first full year of work focused on ensuring the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8969

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk … in response. The event is hosted by Western's Libraries with support from the Midwest Collaborative for Library … when there is information or knowledge that conflicts with our personal views and beliefs.”  “I’m excited to bring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404