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Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry

College of Education and Human Development

… and discussed internships. Tom Crowe , founder of Relative Ways and The Waiting Room, shared his experience working … of attaching color swatches. A fashion merchandising and design student looks at a sweatshirt from Hurley's NASCAR … our FMD program.”  “I think it (fashion career week) opens up their eyes to other possibilities, things they didn’t …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206

Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner

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… in storm water management, hydrogeological modeling and design, sustainability, green infrastructure and community … and environmental components. Helping corporations "green up" and restoring watersheds are among the initiatives … and management, environmental restoration and proactive design work to implement best practices, Carpenter says the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43452

Nine incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… is based on both merit and financial need, and is designed to provide a financial "foundation" to the recipients … graduate school. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be made … in the giving form's special instructions box for designations. For more information about the Foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42170

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

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… struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the while … player known nationally as "The Black Ghost." The family group, which will meet with WMU leaders during the visit, was … Dunlap took the field. Waldo told Dunlap the school would support the player if he chose to play, but Dunlap opted to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

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… on West Michigan Avenue and south on Portage Street. A lineup of businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals will goof-it-up using everything from animals, colorful costumes and makeup, to decorated vehicles, music and more. Known for its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052

WMU charter schools expert to take part in debate to air on public radio

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… charter school movement and whether that movement has lived up to its promise. Other panelists include Dr. Julian … particularly for underserved students in urban areas. Between 2004 and 2014, charter school enrollment increased …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38426

Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… Academy. She plans to study fashion merchandising and design at WMU. Shaylee Faught is from Grand Rapids and will … is based on both merit and financial need, and is designed to provide a financial "foundation" to the recipients … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be made …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204

Immigration at the forefront in 2016-17 Sichel Series

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… on long-term socioeconomic integration of U.S. immigrant groups. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Just as the presidential race heats up over such questions as immigration, six experts will take … topic is "Socioeconomic Integration of U.S. Immigrant Groups Over the Long Term: The Second Generation and Beyond." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34946

WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director

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… Michigan University to build something new from the ground up," Washington says. "She has great passion for the field … has been identified. As founding chair, she will have a significant impact on facility development and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780

Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP

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… as Catalyst University, Leadership Kalamazoo and the Wake Up Breakfast Series. In 2012, when the 100-year-old … WMU and as a school director for Proud to Be Me, one of the signature programs of Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation. … in 2012, and has been a performance coach with the Gallup Corp. since 2014. An active participant in a number of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33587