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WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… Pérez-Villa first heard about the opportunity at the suggestion of a colleague, and after a lengthy four-stage … oldest archives, the resident historian invited her to be a visiting scholar for what became a seven-month stay.  “There is a vibrant Latin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

USWNT's equal pay fight echoes challenges of female sports pioneers

News

… the right and equitable thing to do." That change could be on the horizon, says Borish, as the team continues to … had to wear makeup. They were playing baseball but had to be very much the lady." FIELDING POLITICS Members of the Women's Swimming Association competed in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54379

More than 1,000 staff members respond to HR request for job details

News

… More than 1,000 staff members respond to HR request for job details Submitted by … (not verified) on A final report on the study is expected before the end of the academic year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—By the start of 2015, 1,033 members of the WMU Staff Compensation System responded to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21034

One Stop offers convenient service to students

News

… semester. WMU’s temporary One Stop Convenience Center will be assembled on the second floor of the Bernhard Center Jan. 9-14 , offering students and their … Jan. 14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those visiting One Stop will be able to purchase parking permits and get information on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20683

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

W Magazine

… right now. The genetically modified bugs could potentially be used to reduce populations of their malaria-carrying … the impact the new technology could have on communities being ravaged by the disease. Quemada Dr. Hector Quemada , a … stops female mosquitoes from being able to bite or lay eggs. The gene is linked with another genetic element—“gene …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

WMU board to elect officers for the 2017 year

News

… at the meeting. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced in December the names of two new trustees who will replace outgoing board members Mary Asmonga-Knapp and James Hettinger. Ron Kitchens of … and Shari Penn of Detroit are the new trustees. They will be sworn in at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, during a ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37659

Many WMU offices closed for Independence Day

News

… services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Monday, July 4 , in observance of U.S. … Day. Summer classes will not meet July 4. Listed below are Independence Day holiday hours for select … July 4, and open normal summer hours the rest of the week. Bernhard Center and all Bronco Mall stores are closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33269

From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

News

… good to represent our city in such a positive light and to be able to tell the story and be part of the Motown family forever." A Springboard to … home. "Even in the audition room, when a few of us were struggling with some of the steps in the dance, the professors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

Using music as a vessel for social justice

News

… Smart is the percussive pursuit of purpose that drums the beat for others to march to. It's digging deep when you feel lost and finding strength in your … for his emotions and, as he's grown as an artist, it's become a platform to increase awareness and push for change. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039

A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf

Haworth College of Business

… WMU golf team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Combining the demands of being a student-athlete and the rigors of a graduate program can be daunting, but that is exactly what Natalie Samdal is … student-athlete, I’m not always able to control when I will be out of class,” says Samdal. “Professors have been very …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503