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Check out WMU’s latest Human Library event Feb. 12

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… the opportunity or courage to ask about. During the lead-up, organizers this month have been offering a series of … in case conversations become too heated, traumatic or triggering. Last year’s event offered 16 books. This year, with … for WMU patrons. Western’s Human Library is an approved WMU Signature Program event, which means students can earn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57540

One-of-a-kind small and medium business conference to be held in downtown Kalamazoo

Haworth College of Business

… Conference attendees will get a fresh perspective on the biggest challenges businesses face. From making the most of … connection, with optional activities like yoga, running groups, live music and cocktail hours that are built into each … Lew, CEO of Canopy, who left a disappointing job at a startup before building her leadership development company that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75567

Ingenious invention gives plant lovers a green thumb and wins Bronco Pitch

Haworth College of Business

… hypothetical investors. Besides the $6,500 in prize money up for grabs, teams who participate benefit from the … Mih and Agnes Nyanamba The winning team for 2023 was made up of three engineering students— Kate Mih of Portage, … for the competition was extremely helpful to the group. Mih, who delivered an engaging and winning pitch says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71591

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $620,000 to support Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley … their academic and career goals.” This initiative also has significant implications for the local economy. By … Adult Initiative for Skills and Education Design Lab, created by The Center to provide an environment …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

John 'Bokey' D. Satterfield Jr. obituary

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… He began his WMU career as a painter and worked his way up to the maintenance services manager position. A Battle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29516

Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week

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… New York Fashion Week. NEW YORK—Packed with fashion icons, up-and-coming designers and celebrities, New York Fashion Week's (NYFW) … spring and fall showcases are some of the industry's biggest, most exclusive events. And for the second time in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422

Four WMU varsity athletic teams make NCAA academic 'honor roll'

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… 418 men's or mixed squads. The number of honored teams is up significantly from the 976 teams recognized the previous … Division I) placed at least one team on the top APR list, up 19 from last year. "Each year, more and more teams are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15827

Brontosaurus will take Western's dinosaur park to new heights

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… for students of all ages. A dinosaur park, dreamed up by the Department of Geological and Environmental … allowing visitors to walk among titans of the Triassic, juggernauts of the Jurassic and creatures of the Cretaceous. … Dr. Robb Gillespie , senior research associate and lead designer of the park. "Just in the past month, it's been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64382

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… organization focused on leadership through service. The group spent the summer volunteering in and around Moria. "We … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from … first day I knew I was not going back to Jordan. I ended up spending a whole year working in the refugee camps that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo

College of Arts and Sciences

… Lab. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Drs. Autumn and Chad Edwards grew up in West Texas. Chad in Midland, a smaller city that … areas, the Leelanau Peninsula, every summer. Whether by design or by coincidence, their hobbies are all activities that are notably unplugged.  Their oldest daughter, America, is currently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69149