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… from WMU Creative Writing Program win literary awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Many alumni of WMU's … will publish his collection of poems, "Invasives," in October 2014. Dustin M. Hoffman , a recent graduate of the … of linked stories, titled "Secrets of the Wild," will be published in July 2014. Laura Donnelly , a graduate of …

… art and cultural activities highlight WMU China Festival Submitted by Deanne Puca on This year's annual China Festival … dance enthusiasts and yo-yo as well as ping-pong fans will be attending Western Michigan University's sixth annual … Ping-pong tournament final and clinic The festival is being organized by the Haenicke Institute in collaboration …

… program recognized by national diversity magazine Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … —HEED—honoree by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. WMU has been honored by the publication each year since 2013. … "We are honored that Western Michigan University has been named a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award …

… achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar Submitted by Deanne Puca on Cat Crotchett KALAMAZOO, … , also a professor and area coordinator of painting, will be presented with Western Michigan University’s … specializes in mixed media work combined with pigmented beeswax. Her paintings interweave patterns painted in …

… OK 3 percent increase for 2017-18 room and board rates Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … plan. The annual cost for the room and board package will be $9,606 starting fall 2017. Complete rates for all residence halls with varying food-plan levels can be found at wmich.edu/housing/info/rates . The new rates …

… role models key to success for men of color in college Submitted by Deanne Puca on Left to right: Irving Quintero, … English was limited; and he would stutter with nervousness because he was more familiar with Spanish that was spoken in … of Latino friends, and he rarely had Latino instructors to be mentors or role models as he attended college. "We faced …

… Anita Hill's lecture has been rescheduled Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hill … at then-U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, has been rescheduled. Hill will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13 …

… 10 grants to help reduce textbook costs for students Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University … and three OER creation grants to WMU instructors in December. The grants are anticipated to save students in 10 … support faculty in developing new OER materials that will be used in their courses and made available to instructors …

… features campus, community sustainability groups Submitted by Brianna McCann on Sponsored by WMU’s Office for … City of Kalamazoo’s UniZooCity event series. The teams will be servicing bikes during the celebration. No registration … the event is highly encouraged. Complimentary parking will be available for attendees during the event in Lot 49 and …

… Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—They mentor peers, … treats in campus cafes and help keep our campus landscape beautiful; student employees are an integral part of Western Michigan University. Their impact will be celebrated across campus during National Student Employee …