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Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college … ethic and high value placed on education helped him stay committed in school. But there were also barriers, such as … support. But there are not many men of color who feel comfortable approaching people outside of family," he says. … he says. For more news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165

Event slated to gain broad input on new student center concept

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… Event slated to gain broad input on new student center concept Submitted … that is consistent with the University's strategic plan and comprehensive master plan. Team members will present an … learning and discovery outside of the classroom. As a community hub for the entire University, the project is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39113

Social entrepreneur and WMU alumnus to speak at next breakfast event

Haworth College of Business

… Social entrepreneur and WMU alumnus to speak at next breakfast event Submitted by Anonymous (not … founder of a local restaurant that gives back to the community will be the next speaker in the Entrepreneurship … administration student hoping to make a difference in the community. Opened in 2015 in Oshtemo Township, Feed the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39103

Kalamazoo Public School sixth-graders set to visit WMU this spring

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… Kalamazoo Public School sixth-graders set to visit WMU this spring Submitted by Deanne Puca on … University students, faculty and staff are again gearing up to welcome local middle school students to campus for a day to

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38644

Southern Utah University scholar to address need for liberal arts education

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… Southern Utah University scholar to address need for liberal arts education Submitted by … of a liberal arts education, but also the moral obligation to pursue it when he visits the Western Michigan University campus later this month. Dr. Kristopher Phillips , an assistant professor of philosophy, will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38613

Local arts administrator to be next speaker in Mercantile speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… Local arts administrator to be next speaker in Mercantile speaker series … Institute of Arts will be the next speaker at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series … Belinda Tate will give a presentation titled "Building Community Through the Arts" at 8 a.m. Friday, March 31, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38607

Former astronaut, first woman of color in space to visit WMU

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… Former astronaut, first woman of color in space to visit WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and Human Potential" as the keynote at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's 2017 community meeting. The meeting is open to the public, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38612

State funding to end sexual assault will turn bystanders into HEROES

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… State funding to end sexual assault will turn bystanders into HEROES … by Michigan First Lady Sue Snyder Dec. 2 will be used for a communitywide effort to engage all students—especially men, … the first lady and appropriated by the Legislature at the recommendation of Gov. Rick Sndyer. This is the second round …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36832

San Diego State scholar to address piecemeal immigration in Sichel talk

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… San Diego State scholar to address piecemeal immigration in Sichel talk Submitted by … on economics and social issues. She also is an advisory committee member of the Americas Center Advisory Council at … in mind. This year's series is being organized by Dr. Susan Pozo, WMU professor of economics. For more information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38947

Owner of local HR consulting firm to speak at business college forum

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… Owner of local HR consulting firm to speak at business college forum Submitted by Anonymous … owner and operator of a local human resource and management company will be the next presenter in a speaker series at … of the executive leadership team at a Toyota Group company, where he led the HR, accounting and purchasing departments …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14574