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Film students capture top prize in national CNN contest
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… Freedom Day. The pair created an original video public service announcement to enter in the "For Press Freedom" contest, a … finalists in the contest. The judges' final decision was shared with the WMU students in an April 24 phone call …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/361
Dr. Leroy R. Ray Jr. obituary
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… Leroy R. Ray Jr., Western Michigan University professor emeritus and a former director of the Black Americana Studies program, died Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Kalamazoo. He was 82. Ray joined the faculty in 1973 as the Black … his entire WMU career. He retired in 1996 after 23 years of service to the University. Leroy R. Ray Jr. While at WMU, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4919
Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film
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… Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film … work contributed to a documentary film narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson that will air at 8 p.m. … , on WGVU/WGVK TV, West Michigan's Public Broadcasting Service station. Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson , professor emeritus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110
Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions
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… Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on An orientation group tours Waldo Library. KALAMAZOO—Some 8,000 people, including … about college life and the people, educational options, services and resources at WMU. Most of their time will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223
Director of executive education named for ISM program
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… Director of executive education named for ISM program Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jones KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s … eliminate defects, not only in manufacturing, but also the service sectors. With his expertise and experiences, Jones …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869
Food justice scholar to host day of events
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… of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment, will discuss food justice and engage students, faculty … Sustainable Business Practices, College of Health and Human Services, Department of Anthropology, Department of … of Family and Consumer Sciences: Dietetics and Food Service Administration, Environmental Studies Program, Lee …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974
WMU, WCCCD add reverse transfer agreement to partnership
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… WMU, WCCCD add reverse transfer agreement to partnership Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Wayne County Community College District and Western Michigan … serve some 2.3 million people who live within the college's service district. WCCCD's University Center in Harper Woods …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8660
Zagalo-Melo named president-elect of Association of International Education Administrators
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… Zagalo-Melo named president-elect of Association of International … Zagalo-Melo's previous roles within AIEA, including his service as a member and vice chair of the Policy Advocacy Committee, chair of the Member Outreach and Awards Committee, board member, and AIEA Presidential Fellow, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74696
University summit to focus on student success issues
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… in facilitated discussions with the goal of moving toward increasing student success and retention in a collaborative way. This semester's summit is based on the theme Success & You @ WMU. … Texas at Austin. Dr. Robert Simmons III , president of the Service Year Alliance and formerly vice president of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45457
Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play
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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A unique collaboration meant to catalyze conversation on racial biases will take … slavery in America. "This is significant," says Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the … Institute of Arts until Dec. 8. The exhibition reflects nearly a century of work created by artists of African …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591