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Young people pursue varied interests at WMU summer camps
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… on KALAMAZOO--Writing fiction, singing jazz or playing their favorite sport or instrument are all options for young people this summer at numerous … completed kindergarten to age 9, 12 themed weeks, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, Children's Place Learning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/362
Russian festival to focus on poetry, Pushkin and politics
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… and fun activities for young and old will highlight the 17th annual Kalamazoo Russian Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 , in the Fetzer Center on Western … and vendors from Russia and throughout the Midwest are expected to attend the event, which also features art …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2766
Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning
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… playground equipment and cleaning up juice box spills isn't the way most college students choose to spend their free … and reflect on how the experience applies to their future careers. More than a dozen community partners met with … "Simply put, having volunteers like Sam means we can do what we do." A Learning Experience The chance to help kids …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333
Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan American Council on Education Network has recognized Dr. Carla Koretsky , dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, as a distinguished … both university and broad community, particularly those who are historically underserved," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963
Noted social work educator, researcher to speak on campus
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Reisch KALAMAZOO--One of the nation's leading and most-respected social work … on the needs of low-income children and families, welfare recipients and unemployed or homeless people. He is the … books and monographs, 100 articles and book chapters and 250 papers at state, national and international conferences …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/252
Gordon's 'Misrule' continues to attract literary world's praise
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… Michigan University Professor Jaimy Gordon and winner of the 2010 National Book Award, is continuing to attract the … the year written by a woman. Any woman writing in English--whatever her nationality, country of residence, age or … by the artist Grizel Niven. Both elements of the prize are made possible through an anonymous endowment. For the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/219
AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on AT&T donated $10,000 to the Upward Bound program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Programming; State Rep. Jon Hoadley ; State Sen. Margaret O’Brien ; other University officials and Upward Bound … some sort of postsecondary education, and that’s exactly what the Upward Bound program is trying to ensure for these …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48178
Welcoming messages going up around campus
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by Korey Force on Welcome boards can be found near the entrance to WMU’s libraries. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Be … proud," "Mi casa es su casa" and "You belong here" are just some of the messages people have been posting on … as well as employees and the Kalamazoo community about what can be done to make sure everyone feels safe and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38526
Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons
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… instead of selfies. Toning instead of tanning. A day at the beach took on different meaning for Western Michigan … their seasons get underway, a few seasoned student-athletes are giving a glimpse into what it's like juggling academics, athletics and life in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896
Michigan has minerals America needs
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… America needs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Trump Administration's list of 35 mineral and mineral groups deemed critical to the nation includes several that are located in Michigan, although more research needs to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012