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Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels
W Magazine
… preparing for the Black Arts Festival. Lukas Tappen taps into his chemical engineering studies in his internship at … Mich.—Dedicated to student success and holistic well-being and bolstered by a historic and generous gift of $550 … been able to host interns in the past because they simply can't afford it." Western is ramping up the impact of its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71795
Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert
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… in 1953, this was Christensen's first major ballet after becoming artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet and … exploring different paths and routes through which the body can move. Most recently, Gregg was the recipient of the 2015 … by Charles Manson and his followers, this piece delves into ideas of manipulation, retribution and regret. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30241
WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms
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… Mah for Kalamazoo Public Schools) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Remember that one teacher who most positively influenced you? For … 51 percent nonwhite, the NCES found; and 39 percent of Americans overall represented racial or ethnic minorities during … IFTC Conference. Hannah-Spiller recalls the day she walked into a classroom being visibly pregnant with her daughter …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144
WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week
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… Mental Health Week Submitted by Erin Flynn on There will be opportunities to interact with therapy dogs on campus … GSA director of outreach. "I think this Mental Health Week can really be the spark that ignites the sense of community … III , WSA vice president for community involvement. "You can walk down Sangren Plaza and people will just say "Hi" or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584
Accountancy students take first place at regional competition
Haworth College of Business
… (not verified) on From left: Watkins, Ramon-Flores, Ga and Belcher KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A team of four Western Michigan … accountancy students recently took first place at the Beta Alpha Psi Midwest Regional Meeting Best Practices … the following topics: Hands-on Engagement, Launching Into the Next Century and Branding Your Chapter. The winning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46725
University Theatre presents 'Ameriville'
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… Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. Using Hurricane Katrina as its inspiration, "Ameriville" is a highly … exploration of race, class, poverty and political awareness into a great adventure about what it means to be American. About Universes Universes is a national …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27430
Construction to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall
University Libraries
… kicked off in June, closing the lower level through December. All other floors and collections in Waldo Library are … users while we update our spaces. We will do everything we can to help our users get what they need throughout the … level's print collections are unavailable, library users can get access by placing an Interlibrary Loan through a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68971
Renowned author coming to Western teaches importance of conversations in divided times
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… by Deanne Puca on Irshad Manji says people who disagree can listen and respect each other. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Can we transcend our instincts to label each other before we’ve even had a conversation? Why do …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65252
Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community
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… on Dr. Khady Ndao-Brumblay was tired of the lack of African stories available to her children, so she and her sister … Ndao-Brumblay and her sister, Yacine Ndao , are in the beginning stages of launching an educational endeavor aimed … Ndao-Brumblay wasn't sure how to turn her business idea into a reality. Once she found WMU's Introduction to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256
Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus
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… could not function without its student employees, and being employed on campus is one of the best experiences our students can have before they start their full-time job searches," … of Admissions. She began as a tour guide and progressed into the role of daily operations manager, responsible for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736