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LZ Granderson to throw out first pitch for WMU Night at Comerica Park

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… "What I did in college, I'm happy to say, is what I'm doing in my adult life." Hear Granderson's story about how the lessons he learned during his WMU days led to his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40707

Comparative religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award

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… Wilson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A nationally known researcher whose work changed the study of the American Midwest and … and, after a stint in the Peace Corps in Honduras and the Dominican Republic, he earned a master's degree in Hispanic … including biographies on regional businessmen J.H. Kellogg and John E. Fetzer, another colleague noted. For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54904

WMU partners to host film, panel discussion on reducing gender bias in STEM fields

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… Burks is one of three women scientists featured in the documentary film "Picture a Scientist." KALAMAZOO, … advocating for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive STEM workforce. WMU—in collaboration with Iowa State University, … of science. The film also highlights new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61054

Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights

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… as a fundraiser, the event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $15 and will be preceded by a Nobel Reception. … for women's rights to full participation in peace-building work. A question-and-answer session will follow her speech. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210

Construction fencing prompts temporary change in bus stops

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… to traffic this past weekend due to necessary utility work, it was reopened Monday. Only intermittent closures for … expected in the future as work on the project progresses. However, the Bronco Transit office has decided to avoid … been moved to the corner of West Michigan Avenue and North Dormitory Road. The Gold Route stop has been moved to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18814

Two Kate Teale exhibits on display at the Richmond Center

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… through Oct. 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Painter Kate Teale will show her exhibits "The Housed" and "Your Place or Mine?" at … University, her Painting Diploma at City and Guilds of London Art School and her MFA at CUNY Hunter College. She … . The Housed The “Housed” installation builds from work to work, image to image—recognizable but mysterious, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18195

Panel of top executives to judge WMU's first MBA case competition

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… of top executives from the likes of Meijer, Stryker Corp., Dow Chemical Co. and Ernst & Young will evaluate students … Paul Boyer , vice chairman emeritus, Meijer; David Hoogendoorn , market segment leader for Michigan and northwest … $500. "This is a great opportunity for our students to showcase their skills for an outstanding group of business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14568

British author, adventurer to take WMU audience on a journey

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… March 30, in 1910 Sangren Hall. Her presentation, titled "How to Travel Through the World's Paintbox," is free and … involved other adventures, including crawling, alone, down Cleopatra's almost lost emerald mines and finding a … the South China Morning Post. For the past decade, she has worked for the Alliance of Religions and Conservation, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38802

Campus construction projects enhancing safety, accessibility and green space

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… and green space Submitted by Deanne Puca on Construction workers are finishing up a new pedestrian bridge on campus. … safety An ongoing project on Ring Road South, between the Howard Street Pedestrian Bridge and the Miller Auditorium … Bernhard Center The 65-year-old Bernhard Center closed its doors in July 2023, following the opening of the new  WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/campus-construction-projects-enhancing-safety-accessibility-green-space

Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion

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… will feature anthology co-editors Jennifer Clark and Miriam Downey as well as contributors Hedy Habra, Bryan R. Monte … at J-FON, will provide an overview of the ministry's work. Other panelists will perform readings from the book, … The Slice and Times of John Chapman," is forthcoming. Downey is a retired public school librarian and media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42963