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Glasser, Quada win Distinguished Service awards

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… Glasser, Quada win Distinguished Service awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … University's sustainability initiatives and a staff member who has spearheaded University efforts to serve … panels that generate electricity on Wood Hall and near Miller Auditorium and charging stations for electronic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18458

From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

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… From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in … music theatre performance program. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Named a rising star and selected to share the stage with some … every year out of hundreds of applicants. Austin's audition earned him a coveted spot in the newest class. Austin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788

Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace

Haworth College of Business

… Career Center recently hosted a Student Professional Readiness Series (SPuRS) event covering a timely topic: gender in the workplace. SPuRS is a … started the session by sharing her experience when she was working as the only female account manager in her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67861

Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

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… Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn … before the Civil Rights Era, a Black brick mason built some of the most prominent buildings in Kalamazoo, including … Albert White , born just two months before the Civil War to parents who escaped enslavement, played a lead role …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to share their cultural heritage. It annually draws some 5,000 students and community members, who experience … student groups are participating in the 2019 festival. An awards panel of judges composed of WMU students, staff, … Festival    Dominican Student Organization WMU is home to nearly 100 students from the Dominican Republic, …

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

Students empowered to erase stigma, embrace self care during Mental Health Week

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… Students empowered to erase stigma, embrace self care during Mental Health Week Submitted by Erin Flynn on A broad … and understand yourself better and understand the different ways to help you manage stress."  The biannual, student-led … to embed health into all aspects of campus culture. Nearly 400 students, faculty and staff attended a signing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74732

Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum

College of Arts and Sciences

… Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum … inquiry; who made this and why? What does this message want me to do, think or believe? The digital games and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102

Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents

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… Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … low- to moderate-income residents in Kalamazoo County indispensable tools and opportunities to engage in their … 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… and Will Roosien, the group of undergraduates leading the Seed urban gardening initiative, are seated on the retaining wall overlooking the garden they've cultivated as part of … flourishes with an array of fresh produce—from baby watermelons to cherry tomatoes. This garden is more than mere …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025

College of Arts and Sciences

… of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025 Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on From the ice rink to the dance floor to the radio … 16, defeating Boston University 6-2.   The entire weekend was electric. Broncos took to the streets to celebrate the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0