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WMU's Food Marketing Conference celebrates 50th anniversary

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… 17 , wiith a conference program that "rivals any in the history of the event," according to Dr. Frank Gambino , … Carey The two-day conference will be held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo and will feature … An industry standard, the conference annually attracts more than 600 industry leaders to the Kalamazoo area from across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22121

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… to inspire a new generation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alexis and Justin Black sit together in their new home. … only 56% of foster youth graduate high school and less than 3% graduate from college. While there are many … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

Veteran educator, prolific researcher named ACE Fellow

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… staff for senior positions in college and university administration. In that way, it serves as a powerful engine … who were selected following nomination by the senior administration of their institutions and a rigorous application … findings upon completion of the fellowship placement. More than 2,000 higher education leaders have participated in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46166

51st annual congress turns Kalamazoo once more into medieval mecca

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… medieval mecca Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Registration is required for all attendees. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When some … lectures, presentations, workshops and performances. More than 550 sessions during the congress will allow attendees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32064

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. David Rudge interacts with his students. (Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic) … turned off to science, and there’s a lot of research to suggest it’s because of how science is taught. Oftentimes, … a biology course often has more new technical terms than a foreign language course—really, it has that effect. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

Experience a world of cultures during one week

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on International Education Week is Nov. 15-21 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … the benefits of understanding the world around us so we can better communicate and collaborate with others from … Chinese Students and Scholars. Thursday, Nov. 20 American Thanksgiving Celebration—Noon to 1:30 p.m., Social Room of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19974

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… the grant through the U.S. Department of Education's Promise Neighborhoods Program . One of the largest federal … player in promoting learning in Southwest Michigan for more than a century. This grant and the proposed project … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … general audience in Spanish to reach the Hispanic community better.”  The first mini-series of the podcast focused on … “How do I inspire you to actually study, or at least trigger your curiosity button that makes you ask questions?”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Financial incentives spark employee giving

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… employees donate to the Broncos4Broncos Campus Campaign. This giving opportunity makes the benefits of a WMU education … and scholarships. "We need your help again for the 2016-17 fiscal year," says Karen Pinkham , campaign co-coordinator in … Pinkham notes that donations can be made to WMU's more than 1,900 scholarships, funds and programs. All gifts are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40463

GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses

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… in West Michigan are committed to the state, with more than 90 percent producing products and services within the … "The role family owned businesses play in the local economy is starting to emerge," says Joseph Horak , director of the … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128