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New student center highlights diversity and inclusion
WMU Student Center
… New student center highlights diversity and inclusion Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on The … the Institutional Diversity and Multiculturalism committee was to create a space that centered on student inclusion and … Western Michigan University features spaces intentionally designed to foster a welcoming, inclusive and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67395
Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty
News
… Emerging Scholar Awards recognize rising stars among Western faculty Submitted … advance knowledge and push boundaries of our understanding," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president … and Flow Research Laboratory and Center for Applied Vehicle Design and Simulation. "Over the span of my professional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65743
From Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate Aviation - Matt Bila is No Stranger to the Wild World of Aviation Management
College of Aviation
… From Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate Aviation - Matt Bila … how it functions effectively. Blending a stint at the Walt Disney Co . with what he learned as a student … is that I get to wear multiple hats -- with marketing on designing new front-line uniforms or anniversary pins for …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/bila
17th annual Juneteenth Celebration to honor Kalamazoo shooting victim
News
… Anonymous (not verified) on The Juneteenth Celebration is set for June 19. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 17th annual Juneteenth … the staging of a multi-faceted production and dramatic reading as well as honor Kalamazoo mass shooting victim Tiana Carruthers . This year's celebration will feature "Waiting for Freedom to Come," which is written and directed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32723
New WMU campus space highlights local attractions, engages community members and enriches students’ experience
News
… Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and Discover Kalamazoo are partnering to provide a designated space on the first floor of the WMU Student … to explore all our area has to offer. This initiative was made possible with the financial support of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/wmu-student-center-corner-opens
WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures
College of Arts and Sciences
… emphasis. Nevertheless, the new name brought its own set of misconceptions. Dr. Stephen Covell, chair of … and thematic issues. “I think it’s really helpful that way,” says Covell. “Our program helps students see the world … through scenic mountains and visit sites such as temples designated as world heritage sites and others. The journey …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749
Owner, CEO and Bronco at helm of Kaiser Enterprise adds to significant gift
Haworth College of Business
… , owner and CEO of Kaiser Enterprise, has made an additional investment in the sales lab that bears his name at … positions for sales faculty Technology and software upgrades Operational expenses “The Robert S. Kaiser … provides a unique level of in-house expertise, including design and engineering, electrical power distribution …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/robert-kaiser-sales-lab-gift
Global economies discussed during talks at WMU
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… Global economies discussed during talks at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on … global economies and the effects of democracy will be discussed during a series of three lectures this week and … in which it looked like Brazil turned the corner and set a course that joined political stability with economic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31340
Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club
News
… the 25 Year Club during a gala honoring longtime employees set for Tuesday, Dec. 3 . The annual gala, held in the … who have built their careers at WMU. It includes a dinner and induction ceremony. Invitations have been mailed … , senior library assistant, University Libraries Amy J. Seth , director, University Recreation Brian E. Shade , LAN …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10913
Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film
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… Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film Submitted by … work contributed to a documentary film narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson that will air at 8 p.m. … north left behind the legacy of slavery and segregation and set out to find the American dream. "Up From the Bottoms" is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110