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Cider, doughnuts and data: WMU Haworth students partner with grad to make memories

Haworth College of Business

… in Richland, Michigan. Wendzel had a part-time employee who was looking to enhance guest experience at the farm and happened to be in Atkin’s class. Since it was the busy season at Gull Meadow Farms, fall was a great … within a given budget on target markets, product and service positioning, pricing, and promotional strategies. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/10/cider-donuts-gull-meadow-farms-haworth-students

African-American culture featured at Kalamazoo festival

News

… Thursday, July 25 Free children's activities geared toward ages 6 to 12, including free hot dogs and drinks, … about discount tickets. Sunday, July 28 Special church service hosted by Pastor James Harris from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8243

Upjohn Center takes top international honor for map product

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… for developing 2013's most outstanding map product or service in North and South America. The W.E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change received the award from the International Map Industry Association … association selected the center as the winner of its gold award for Best Digital Map Product of the year as well as its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10286

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward his ultimate goal of advocating for immigrants and … with other teenage refugees through Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids. While the program offered freedom …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Area events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Luther King Jr. Events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Equity in … Events and activities Wednesday, Dec. 2 Piano recital, Awadagin Pratt, winner of the 1992 Naumberg International … national speaker, poet and voice-over artist. Commemorative walk, gather at 3:30 p.m. at WMU Kanley Chapel, proceed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28803

WMU sociology professor's new children's book celebrates Michigan's therapy dogs who help kids in crisis

College of Health and Human Services

… from the Unified Clinics in the College of Health and Human Services to disaster sites. "A Pack of Therapy Dogs: Helping People One Wag at a Time," written by Angela Moe, a professor of … the Resiliency Center. "My hope of working with kids has always been to hold space for their unique experiences and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/07/new-childrens-book-celebrates-michigans-therapy-dogs

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

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… is graduating with two bachelor's degrees and a job waiting for him at the Department of Defense once he … combination, but they both provide direction in a lot of ways. Geography is physical direction, while philosophy is … worked on a project in collaboration with the National Park Service. Heiser's passion for geographic information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and the United States: Li Dazhao’s Changing Attitudes towards America” are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in 3130 Sangren … The presentation explores Li Dazhao’s evolving attitudes toward the United States and analyzes his ideological shift. Li Dazhao was a co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party and a mentor …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring

Preserving History and Canopy: Collaborative Progress at The Oaklands Residence

Planning, Design and Construction

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A thoughtful transformation is underway at Western Michigan University’s historic Oaklands … the grove, PDC has partnered closely with WMU's Landscape Services, including their arborists, and the WMU Tree … long-term health of the grove. The WMU Geology Department was brought in to conduct ground-penetrating radar (GPR) …

https://wmich.edu/facilitiespdc/news/2026/06/preserving-history-oaklands-residence

Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public health education

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public … in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program has been awarded a Haenicke Institute for Global Education - Global … which had gained traction over the past two decades, was something she was eager to delve into. The second part …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/mcmorrow