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Health and Human Services' DEI office looks forward at end of successful year

College of Health and Human Services

… it feels like you’re not getting anything done,” says Dr. Betty Dennis , director of the Office of Diversity, Equity … you have accomplished. I’m very proud of everything our group managed to accomplish this year.” Dr. Deirdre Cooper … on the DEI website . In addition to the conference, which always requires a great deal of effort and coordination, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67756

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

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… on campus with their selected first-round candidates. The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Fair, which already has about 140 employers signed up to participate. It focuses on those seeking employment in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/51134

WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize

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… life-saving, low-cost invention, NeoVent, a respiratory support device designed to treat critically ill infants in developing … medical device that could deliver biphasic positive airway pressure ventilation to prevent lung collapse in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028

Thought leader in food marketing takes reins of Western’s renowned program

Haworth College of Business

… has spent the past year and a half shaping the program in significant ways. He created the first university-based Professional … assisted with the relaunch of in-person industry engagement between WMU students and food industry professionals. Zwanka …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66714

Concerts in the Park schedule announced

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… gold medalist double bassist Nicolas Schwartz . Other supporters of Concerts in the Park are the Irving S. Gilmore … will present a varied program of marches, overtures, Broadway and pop music.  June 28, Don Middlebrook and Pearl … For more information , visit kalamazooarts.org or contact Beth McCann, deputy director, at (269) 342-5059. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24852

WMU School of Medicine will be named for medical device pioneer

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… in his community. William Johnston "My grandfather always focused on patient outcomes," Stryker says. "His … was never about himself but always about the patient, better health care outcomes and better equipment for … gifts, Dunn says, Stryker Corporation also has made a significant commitment to WMU to support the medical school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14100

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… include the annual China Festival, the Western World Cup soccer tournament and various lectures on global topics. … by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for weekly update October 2017 Opportunities Monday, … African and Caribbean styles of movement. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42659

Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves

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… the Asylum Lake and Kleinstuck preserves. Plans call for up to 18 acres of prairie in the Asylum Lake Preserve to be burned along Parkview Avenue between Drake Road and the entrance to WMU's Gibbs House. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596

MLK Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds

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… , in 210 Bernhard Center. In addition, local and campus groups will have information tables available throughout the … include economic inequality, gerrymandering and voter suppression, Katie Fahey, president, Voters Not Politicians, … 2:30 p.m. , "King, Non-Violence and the Present Struggle," Dr. Don Cooney, Kalamazoo City commissioner, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44656

Men's soccer captures MAC regular season title

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… for them, the men are MAC champs, no one can take that away from them," says WMU head coach Chad Wiseman . "It's a special group of young men with unbelievable leaders. They have … shutout, the Broncos now have 11 on the year, which is one away from tying the school record. Redshirt senior goalkeeper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43543