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Dedication scheduled for new main campus icon

News

… on Rendering of the icon with finished landscape and water feature KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Efforts are in full swing to … new principal location for large outdoor events. Designed by Kalamazoo artist Joshua Diedrich , the icon … 40-degree angle. The seal's elements are cast in bronze and set on a bed of speckled brown-and-gold granite. One …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23020

Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… doctorate program. The model is an alternative to the traditional comprehensive exam and requires students to conduct … presented at refereed academic conferences.  "I didn't want our students taking traditional comprehensive exams. I … to them upon completing the program,” says Szabla. The design of the comprehensive portfolio model was inspired by  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73220

WMU partners with Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids for employee leadership, growth training

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… communications, change management, emotional intelligence, diversity, equity and inclusion, and mental health, with … including Tim Furlong with My Quarter Turns, Justin Walworth with Peckham Inc., and mental health first aid … the University's subject matter experts and instructional design experts, training is delivered in the modalities best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55838

Student honored for leadership, service

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… science major, recipient of the Kalamazoo Promise and a studio coordinator in the Office for Sustainability, is one of … basic woodworking, and provide a space for exploring design projects. In addition to his roles at the University, … For more information about the organization and the award, visit  compact.org . For more news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281

WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the 10th International Conference on African Development, set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17-18 , in the Bernhard … of Education, Health, Governance, Conflict, and Food and Water Security." Registration for the event begins at 8 a.m. … primary purpose is to provide people with a better understanding of cultural, political and socio-economic development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48263

Phyllis E. Seabolt obituary

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… resources and technology at Western Michigan University, died July 13 . She was 93. Seabolt, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in … Church, 212 S. Park St. in Kalamazoo. A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. to noon , followed by a luncheon at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47964

University Theatre presents 'Hair'

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… a trip into the 60s with several performances of the Tony Award-winning musical "Hair" Nov. 14-23 in the Shaw Theatre … Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. Featuring chart-topping hits, including “Let the Sunshine In” and “Age of Aquarius,” "Hair" … "A Chorus Line" (1989-90). "Hair" will also feature sound design by Broadway’s Josh Reid (WMU Theatre alum) and Abe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20101

WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… like or are interested in. It's an opportunity to make new discoveries and connections through Japanese language and … students studying at partner institutions in China and Taiwan.   The Institute facilitates short- and long-term study … engaged Southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/japanlanguage

Student leader by day, business mogul by night

W Magazine

… A self-described “girly girl,” she had trouble finding lip gloss that stayed on all day and didn't dry out her … benefits from certain ingredients, and also my main focus was marketing.” Despite a few bumps in the beginning of her … who is happy to share her own Bronco success story. “WMU set me up for life by making me believe in myself. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62024

Broncos Lead interns learn life skills in the legal field

W Magazine

… on Left to right, Stephanie Smietana, a criminal justice studies student, and Alecia Freeman, a healthcare services and … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When the Michigan Court of Appeals was in session this summer, following Philip Hamilton’ s … to empathy. “They’ve had a chance to develop any skill set,” says Raven Britt , the firm’s director of operations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72528