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LBGT Student Services hosts coming out events
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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Discussion and networking sessions that focus on the lesbian, bisexual, gay … and educator Robyn Ochs talks about sexual fluidity and how binary constructs can impact LGBTQ identities. Thursday, … Snacks provided. Friday, Oct. 20 , 5 p.m., LBGT Grad/Doctoral Group movie night—LBGTQ graduate and doctoral …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43253
Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy
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… want or need, you have power. And having power breaks down barriers." Bernard-Hollins has those same hopes for the … to become a journalist. For more than 20 years, she has worked as a professional journalist at daily and weekly … these girls. Even though I've never met her, I've thought, ‘How do I bring her confidence in the face of gender and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068
WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement
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… bachelor's level, 443 at the master's level and 31 at the doctoral level. Schedule All three fall ceremonies will last … Miller. More information about the ticketing process and how to use electronic tickets is available at … and throughout the Kalamazoo area on Public Media Network Channel 191, a local public access channel on the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092
WMU researchers study food consumption behavior during COVID-19 pandemic
Haworth College of Business
… marketing researchers are at the forefront of understanding how a pandemic like the novel coronavirus affects food … in future investigations, addressing key questions such as: How enduring are the market alternatives for ordering and … and consumption preferences permanently changed? Does the food hoarding that emerges in an emergency continue …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58581
Seita Scholars to share stories with Congressional panel
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… Lee Honors College who is interested in nursing and social work. Brittney Carter , of Comstock Park, Mich., a sophomore social work major who plans to attend law school. Brittney Grant , of Chesaning, Mich., a junior majoring in social work and behavioral science who plans to attend graduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1096
Western receives grant to aid student retention
Merze Tate College
… The project has a 36-month timeline, during which WMU will work with the Gardner Institute and its partners to identify … of the project to allow for ongoing tracking of lagging indicators. Other Michigan institutions selected for … Easley says. “Our involvement in the two previous cohorts showed us the impact of working collaboratively with a team …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70763
WMU student chapter receives superior merit award
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… officers have received this recognition for their hard work," says Dr. Christina Stamper , professor of management … was unparalleled. I am so grateful that I had the chance to work with this amazing group of students and future HR … forward during a time of such change and uncertainty in the workplace." SHRM student chapters have the opportunity to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60520
Native seed project helps WMU get back to its roots
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… to members of the Landscape Services staff and students who work with the Office for Sustainability," Jackson says. "If … to purchase native seeds," Jackson says. "But we couldn't do it without the volunteers. We have people out collecting … the Native Plant Propagation Project. He says WMU has been doing native plantings for years, including in stormwater …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54808
Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts
College of Health and Human Services
… nomination process are engagement and collaboration, and how a project or academic unit promotes learning to create … that looks pretty odd, but in other countries, it's just how people get around. It was fascinating for the American … given us an example of something that can and should be done within the college. And it's the hope of the DEI office …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71851
WMU Humanities Center puts focus on urban food in presentation
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… leaders over the last decade, Pothukuchi will discuss how ideas of community have grown and evolved as activities … developed. Although conversations about community are never done or resolved, she will highlight what it means in a … and in Detroit neighborhoods. Her action research examines how interventions in community food systems may advance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30961