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Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… "The Transformative Power of a Unified Dream" is the theme of this year's celebration, which includes … the love of reading and to promote literacy in students from Kalamazoo Public Schools. Each student is responsible … branch. The forum features a keynote address, "When My Father Left and a Stranger Returned Home: Understanding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36802

WMU's flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group

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… the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program. Kavalhuna is one of 61 diverse leaders from across the United States who traveled to Thomas … interact with people who know the demands of leadership and how to reflect upon and learn from both successes and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31048

Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in elementary education

College of Education and Human Development

… literature in elementary education Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Jill Hermann-Wilmarth, recipient of the … deserving of the 2023 Outstanding Elementary Educator Award from NCTE because of her dedication to honoring LGBTQ+ … like in practice, including what teachers might say and how students might respond. The book also provides readers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71204

WMU food marketing students strike gold at national case competition

Haworth College of Business

… earned the top spot and $8,000, competing against teams from 13 other universities. The case focused on developing a … that would increase basket size, frequency of store visits and volume of higher margin purchases among millennial … and their dedication in preparing for the competition shows the work ethic and devotion to the industry that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38530

Excellence in Diversity nominations sought

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… Excellence in Diversity Awards Selection Committee is seeking nominations by Friday, Dec. 4 , of individuals or … a brief narrative, no more than three pages in length, of how the individual or team advances the work of the DMAP … toward the DMAP goals. Examples include letters of support from students, staff, faculty or community members; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28178

Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is taking its well-being support to the next level, offering … and preferences. "Student well-being in all its dimensions is our top priority at Western," says WMU President Edward … is also available to enrolled students no matter their location—whether a student is on campus, working remotely or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195

Lottery to be held for $25 tickets to 'Wicked' performances

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… performances Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Show up early to "Wicked" performances for a chance to buy discounted tickets. KALAMAZOO—A day-of-performance lottery … "Wicked" tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, and how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/4627

Business college receives naming gift for sales, negotiation and leadership lab

Haworth College of Business

… and leadership lab Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Kaiser KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Haworth … College of Business has received a major naming gift from alumnus Robert Kaiser , owner and chief executive … University's first year of competing in this event.  State Farm Sales and Marketing Competition—In 2012 and 2013, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45696

Students, employees have free access to New York Times

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… were made available starting at the beginning of this academic year. They are a group account, called the … alerts, and more. This subscription is good for 364 days from the date it is activated. After expiration, eligible … menu next to the registrant's name, then under the My Account link, change the non-WMU email address to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35560

University Theatre announces 2015-16 season

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… Oct. 11 Considered Thornton Wilder's greatest work, this Pulitzer Prize-winning glimpse of American culture … The Mystery of Edwin Drood Nov. 13-22 In this play, derived from Charles Dickens’ final—and unfinished—novel, audience … Performance program for a cabaret evening of New York show tunes with a special Broadway guest star. A Soldier's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24336