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Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo

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… Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ribfest Kalamazoo runs Thursday … for Kalamazoo nonprofit Community Advocates for people with developmental disabilities. Gates open at 11 a.m. each … and $10 after 7 p.m. Guests must be 18 years or older or with an adult to enter after 7 p.m.
 Children 12 and younger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1068

WMU one of 14 U.S. schools selected for Brazilian initiative

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… schools selected for Brazilian initiative Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brazil KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … activities to help implement and sustain partnerships with institutions in Brazil, culminating with a study tour to Brazil in spring 2013 to meet with

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3018

Michigan Public Radio airs more episodes of WMU professor's show

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… airs more episodes of WMU professor's show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Downey KALAMAZOO—Michigan Public … Sept. 5 , on Michigan Radio's daily news show "Stateside with Cynthia Canty." The episode is dedicated to education. … Room" Producer Zak Rosen about The James and Grace Lee Boggs School, named after the nationally known authors and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9020

WMU among earliest schools to award Mandela honorary degree

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… WMU among earliest schools to award Mandela honorary degree Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … degree resolution to WMU's Board of Trustees in June 1988. With the board's approval, an honorary doctor of humanities … of others above his own personal freedom. His personal struggle has raised the fundamental concern for individual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11944

Celebration planned for 2024 Experience-Driven Learning Grant awardees

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… is ramping up the impact of experiential education with the new Experience-Driven Learning Grant program. The … 9 , from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the WMU Student Center ballroom with brief remarks followed by a reception and opportunity … experience and help them further cultivate the skills, knowledge and confidence they will need to help lead our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75272

Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

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… book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zenia … imagination but also learn, build their vocabulary and bond with parents who read to them. But that opportunity is often … pitch to take the program districtwide. Her presentation tugged at the heartstrings of now-retired superintendent Deb …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

New head football coach announced

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… New head football coach announced Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fleck … our returning football student-athletes, and after meeting with them, it was clear P.J.'s pedigree as a player and … the NIU record books, he ranks third in career receptions with 179 and fourth in career receiving yards with 2,162. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3711

Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life

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… Erin Flynn on Business alumna Karen Feller Baldwin pauses with emotion when she speaks of her experience as a WMU … firm in Kalamazoo, was recently named one of Crain’s Notable Women in Human Resources. She is instrumental in … well as for the entire company, including topics of micro-aggression, bias and harassment. “In order to be really great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57384

Internships, student organizations and more: Keaton Peyser is soaking up all he can at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… supply chain management student from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is exploring his field through internships, registered … student organizations (RSOs) and unique experiences. With an interest in a wide range of fields, Peyser has held … state, I immediately had a group of friends I could connect with. This helped me get comfortable and gave me a strong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74893

Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece

Haworth College of Business

… student to find missing puzzle piece Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Syreeta Williams has spent time … what was missing and take the next step in her education.  With an extensive background in business, Williams wanted to … Williams has already realized that the MBA aligns perfectly with her natural abilities and interests. She says, “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74252