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WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race

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… WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race … the the deep south. Official race checkpoints along the way include Albuquerque, New Mexico; Midland and Waco, … at WMU has all been in Michigan. She is, however, extraordinarily aware of the weather challenges they may face, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33082

Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education

Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police

… career opportunities and potentially give victims' family members some closure. In September 2023, MSP committed to … work both in the Cold Case Program offices and up to an additional four hours a week at an MSP post or facility.    Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten received an Award for Professional Excellence from the Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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… show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"My first sentence was 'I love shoes,'" says Chloe LePine , recalling the … delight she felt when her mother showed her a pair of shimmering ruby red slippers as a toddler. "I just always knew, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

WMU students place first at sales competition

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… Michigan University's Haworth College of Business claimed first place at the University of Toledo Invitational … in the top three in 2019 and 2018. This year's competition was completely virtual, with 36 schools competing via Zoom. The task was to sell 3M™ 775L Cubitron™ II Discs and the clean sanding system to a recreational vehicle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63547

WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award

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… WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rocha … by the Association of Writers and Writing Programs and named after American poet, writer, editor and critic Donald Hall, came as a big surprise to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26664

Classic air race with WMU aviators to travel through Kalamazoo

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… Vena KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Two Western Michigan University women aviators will join more than 50 other teams of women … do flybys at checkpoints in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee. The 10 … instructor at the college. Karsten is a 2005 graduate of Onaway High School. "It's going to challenge me not only as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24905

Professor's documentary to screen at Waterfront Film Festival

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… Professor's documentary to screen at Waterfront Film Festival Submitted by … of Yafinceio Harris and Michael Wilder , was produced and directed by Dr. Jennifer Machiorlatti , WMU professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16566

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April Submitted by Korey Force on … Festival The music, dance, food and fashions of nearly two dozen cultures will be showcased during WMU's … the Legacy of César E. Chávez" fundraising and awards dinner —5 p.m. at the Fetzer Center, hosted by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38968

Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A unique collaboration meant to catalyze conversation on racial biases will take … slavery in America. "This is significant," says Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the … Institute of Arts until Dec. 8. The exhibition reflects nearly a century of work created by artists of African …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591

Service-learning honors go to students, faculty, community groups

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… KALAMAZOO--A handful of Western Michigan University faculty members, students and community organizations were recognized for their dedication and service at WMU's first Service-Learning Award Celebration April 12 on campus. Award winners Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/446