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Chair receives national award for advocacy of multicultural issues
College of Education and Human Development
… for advocacy of multicultural issues Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Valerie Dixon KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Valerie … recognizes individuals addressing multicultural issues and being advocates for the association's focus on diversity and … environment and engaging atmosphere where all students can succeed," adds Dinehart. For more WMU news, arts and …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/valerie-dixon-cecp-winner-national-multicultural-award-namrc
WMU institute renames program to meet dynamic demands of design industry
Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation
… a move that marks not only a name change but a significant transformation that reflects a progressive approach to … strong interior and architectural design foundation and has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design … The new program integrates architectural principles into its curriculum, empowering students to take a holistic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72622
Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week
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… a student there for a one-of-a-kind educational experience behind the scenes. "It was really crazy to be there!" says … in 2021. Preparing to graduate in spring 2023, Stibich can't imagine a better way to kick off her final year at … Her favorite design involved sewing water soluble thread into different patterns on a shirt, allowing the customer to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422
Film is tribute to choreographer Pina Bausch
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… and her dancers from the stage of the Tanztheater Wuppertal into the city and areas surrounding Wuppertal, which for … on WMU's East Campus. Free off-street parking is available behind the theatre. For more information , visit … Theatre movie line at (269) 387-8221. Contact: Tonya Durlach April 4, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/240
Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Damsels in Distress'
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… is $5. "Damsels in Distress" is a comedy about a trio of beautiful girls--the dynamic leader Violet (Greta Gerwig), … when they welcome transfer student Lily (Analeigh Tipton) into the group and become romantically entangled with a series of men, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/905
Events planned for National Coming Out Day
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… around National Coming Out Day on Thursday, Oct. 11, are being offered at Western Michigan University. Among those … to the public and and will include refreshments. They are being sponsored by the Office of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and … translate volunteer, internship and employment experience into a resume employers love. Thursday, Oct. 11 , members of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1914
University Theatre presents 'Seven'
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Performances of "Seven" begin Thursday, Jan. 23. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … Feb. 1, 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. "Seven" journeys into the lives of seven women who have triumphed over … Anica DeGraff , Ellen Jenders , Mary Klenk , Sophie Scanlon , Sarah Taylor , Shuyuan Wang and Sruda Xedagbui . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12612
Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees
W Magazine
… sailing on a boat there, trying to get to Greece so they can claim asylum," says Riley Richardson, who is majoring in … they've gone through and how they are just trying to have a better life." Richardson is involved in the WMU Global … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378
Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a journalist, author and mentor, Sonya Bernard-Hollins has chronicled and channeled the spirit of … nearly 20 years ago while vetting story ideas about African American firsts of WMU. The Kalamazoo Gazette reporter … more, so young people are not blindsided when they go out into the world. We are teaching them what many call 'soft …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068
Join in the festivities for the annual Sustainability Celebration
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… annual Sustainability Celebration Submitted by Brianna McCann on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Live music, a bike tour and an opportunity to provide input into sustainability planning for the city of Kalamazoo are … of Kalamazoo’s First Community Meeting and Kick-Off will be hosted from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Farmers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55180