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Engineering professor receives award for support of students with disabilities

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… professor receives award for support of students with disabilities Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Caroline Konstant … (left) nominated Dr. Bob White, recipient of the 2022 Disability Services for Students Faculty Advocate Award. … 2022 Faculty Advocate Award for support of students with disabilities through a partnership with the Disability …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67927

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… in Kalamazoo, atop a retaining wall, a vibrant garden flourishes with an array of fresh produce—from baby watermelons to cherry tomatoes. This garden is more than mere cultivation; it’s a byproduct of Seed —an …

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

Dec. 9 symposium promotes neighborhood-based literacy and learning in Kalamazoo

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… literacy and learning in Kalamazoo Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC), … Dec. 9 , from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at WMU’s Fetzer Center. This year’s theme is "Cultivating Literacy and Learning at the Neighborhood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69941

From childhood poems to literary Alaska: An alumna's journey to authorship

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University alumna and author Dr. Melinda Moustakis’s exceptional career. A writing journey that was launched … elementary school writing projects eventually led Moustakis to WMU, where she earned her Ph.D. in creative writing.  Melinda Moustakis Her work has attracted numerous accolades including the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73670

Piecing it together: Julia LeKander wins Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition

W Magazine

… and could make if following the written instructions with visuals. The skirt LeKander created is inspired by street style and is zero waste. She wanted to avoid a boxy design while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70891

Renowned author coming to Western teaches importance of conversations in divided times

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Irshad Manji says people who disagree can listen and respect each other. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Can we … Manji will address those questions and more in a two-day visit to Western Michigan University on Monday and Tuesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65252

Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Landry, Sarah Johnson  and  Victoria Powe ; and faculty advisor Dr. Decker Hains. The team's layout includes the … picnic tables. The park will include a memorial welcoming visitors. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Marking graduation for Western … P.E. and chair of the Department of Management.  “My biggest takeaway from this project is what it looks like to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401

Minnie F. Bare obituary

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… of service to the University. No additional information is available. Contact: Jeanne Baron June 10, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7540

Survey shows campus diversity climate viewed as positive overall

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… (not verified) on Town hall meetings are planned to discuss survey results. KALAMAZOO—An overwhelming majority of … a veteran researcher and consultant from the University of Missouri who has studied diversity climates at schools across … of October will bring Worthington back to WMU to present his findings to members of the campus community and help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9448

Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks

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… save money, it allows them access to scholarly content that is openly licensed and relevant to their learning … a frequently updated, high-quality online resource, which is especially helpful during this period of increased virtual instruction. "I've always …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257