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Pre-finals comedy show to feature several acts

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… Pre-finals comedy show to feature several acts Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … for Dec. 6. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University students can enjoy a comedy show ahead of final exam week. Local … will open the show for headliner Corey Holcomb starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 , in 208-209 Bernhard Center. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11775

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… of Banned Books ” is the topic of a free and open lecture at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 , in Western Michigan … of these campaigns and actions that individuals can take in response. The event is hosted by Western's … censor library materials have increased and that libraries can respond with clear, consistent, and vetted policies and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate

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… leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate Submitted by Erin Flynn on Breyana Wilson is … I was able to take classes in creative writing and African and African American studies—topics that I enjoy and … Place’s restorative practice and suicide intervention training. The experiences helped her learn she's more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … One year after President Edward Montgomery charged Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president for diversity and inclusion, … of color Recruiting and retaining students of color Training faculty and staff Training students Subcommittees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

Embracing machines’ support

W Magazine

… Deanne Puca on This isn’t an ordinary stuffed animal; this cat has a mind of its own. Joan Windewani, a psychology major … patients with brain injuries to study if this interaction can stimulate brain function and activity as well as … and the people around them. “The newness (of technology) can be reinvigorating,” he says. “Can this spur interaction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71777

WMU begins STARS sustainability initiative with 'gold' rating

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… WMU begins STARS sustainability initiative with 'gold' rating Submitted by Anonymous (not … 600 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada that have registered for the program that offers its … with some 85 percent of the University's more than 24,000 students engaging in some form of community service. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17657

Eight Western instructors awarded grants to adopt Open Educational Resources

University Libraries

… Eight Western instructors awarded grants to adopt Open Educational Resources Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, … April. The grants are anticipated to save over 1,240 students in 11 courses an estimated $100,000  in … and wants everyone to succeed, not just the students who can afford the textbook. I know that there are cheap options …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75473

Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students

College of Education and Human Development

… sweet friends!" says Western Michigan University's Kim Huls at the start of every video. A  Grow Your Own  (GYO) student … similar challenges.    "Sometimes with teaching it can be very solitary. I'm in this space with a bunch of seven and eight years olds, and I love them, but I can't bounce ideas off of them in the same way that I can

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Lori Evesque, co-owner of Natural Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was … changing the way we acquire and value food, and what can we learn from these experiences? Western Michigan … important features of this case? So, part of what ethics trains us to do is to situate ourselves within some problem …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

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… on Dan Praise built a 3D printer for Moetion Technologies at the beginning of his internship. GRAND RAPIDS, … skills necessary to say to them, ‘We’re confident that you can accomplish this on your own. Here’s what you need to … also helps small businesses, nonprofits and startups that can’t afford an intern have the opportunity to tap into …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies