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Event set to mark 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU

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… Event set to mark 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on King in … the studio at WMUK-FM KALAMAZOO—The 50th anniversary of a visit to Western Michigan University by Dr. Martin Luther … night in 1963. "50 Years Later: Honoring the Legacy of MLK" is the theme of the anniversary event that is set for noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11610

Triple major undergraduate takes on the world

College of Arts and Sciences

… it. It felt like I’d made all the right choices.”  Kostbade is spending the summer in Gainesville, Florida, before heading to Dakar, Senegal, in the fall. As a distinguished Boren Scholar, Kostbade is immersing herself in an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069

Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

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… Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events Submitted by … Mich.—A celebration of Latin culture and traditions is underway as Western Michigan University recognizes … going to have food, dance performances, music and the biggest thing will be a fashion show,” Cortes says. "It's so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… book to Quyen Edwards, a librarian at Portage (Michigan) District Library who inspired and supported her books from a … Mich.—In just her second year at Western, Nadia Famiano is still getting into the rhythm of college life. But she’s … already pirouetted into the professional world as a published author with her children’s book, “Julie Loves to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

W Magazine

… Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease Submitted by Erin Flynn on Interior design students … and share them with those families who are also struggling to find accessible spaces. "Every step of this

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities

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… opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Noah Gould, who is graduating with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing … waves on Noah Gould 's college experience, he's keeping his foot on the accelerator.  A summer 2024 graduate of … University's manufacturing engineering technology program, his revved up resume packed with multiple internships and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75861

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… informative, and that's why organizers say no one should miss Western Michigan University's 30th annual International Festival. This year's festival will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, … culture and fashion from around the world through booth displays and performances brought to life by the University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294

Integrated supply management student wins prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Madison Dober , an integrated supply management student at … Club of Detroit (TCD) scholarship for 2022. This award is given annually to students who differentiate … and empathetic leaders in the workforce. The biggest piece of advice I have for women considering supply …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69719

Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Year of the Boar in the Kalamazoo community . The gala is free and open to the public. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian countries. WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728

WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic

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… five months in, there are signs of hope the U.S. economy is on its way to recovery. Unemployment is decreasing, jobs are being created and investors are … that account for over a third of our economy are now struggling with COVID. What happens if there's a second wave? …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60747