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Award-winning short story author next in Gwen Frostic Reading Series

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… You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self," will read from her works at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 , in 157-159 Bernhard … to find a place in their families and communities. Her work has appeared in a variety of magazines, including The … earned a master's degree in fiction from the Iowa Writers Workshop, was a fellow at the Wisconsin Institute for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43411

Spring Convocation will showcase research in public health, humanities

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… March 10 , at the Fetzer Center—recognizes the excellent work of WMU faculty. Discovery Symposia, comprised of … year on two themes: connections to public health and recent works in the humanities and arts. "This year's topics really … user, giving them tools and information that they find valuable for their own family. "We have impacted nearly 7 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58305

Food marketing students take first place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… Ferrara , NGA president and CEO. “We appreciate the hard work of each student who participated in this case study, … 2020 NGA show, which included a mentorship program and networking opportunities with industry influencers. PREPARING … often met three to four times per week to share ideas and work through the best format for the final presentation. “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58334

WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council

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… energy-saving initiatives over the years. Additional work at WMU has focused on solar power, electric vehicles, … to college and beyond, the Center for Green Schools works directly with staff, teachers, faculty, students, … of all schools into sustainable places to live and learn, work and play. For more information, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744

Education and human development honors exceptional alumni

Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

… and inclusion; educational access and attainment; and workforce development at local, state, and national levels. … services. In collaboration with Olvera Enterprises, he is working on establishing a non-profit organization dedicated … Wyoming, Michigan. Prior to his role as COO, Curiel-Vazquez worked as administrative aid for the Office of Oversight and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69304

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… queer people in sports, and he was proud to push the network to make changes to embrace the LGBTQ+ community. Photos … was created specifically for him in 2019—although, “I had worked at the intersection of sports and culture all my life, so the work has always been there.”  After the May 2020 murder of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

Charles 'Chuck' Comer obituary

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… being praised by a host of professional athletes for his work and being invited to spend a month at the 1996 summer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37173

Board of Trustees to consider four-year contract with AFSCME during special meeting

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… . The local union chapter, which represents 301 members who work in building maintenance and custodial capacities, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66228

Tickets on sale for comedian Nick Offerman at WMU

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… Puca on Offerman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Actor, writer and woodworker Nick Offerman will perform at Western Michigan … in film and TV in recent years. He is best known for his work on the program “Parks & Recreation” playing the role of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38712

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

W Magazine

… Much of the recognition Van Houten is receiving is for his work developing the gateway treatment—placing signs on the … decades. Van Houten and his student researchers have also worked extensively with rectangular rapid flashing … of a five-foot passing law for bicycles. "Ron is doing work that produces real change in communities which, if I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296