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WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate … The women profiled had an attitude that building a business was “a marathon, not a sprint.” By avoiding formal … bring together other women from their own industries as a way to leverage new opportunities. Capitalizing on personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

Therapy Dog Clinic awarded grant

Unified Clinics

… Therapy Dog Clinic awarded grant Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Dr. Angie Moe and her golden retriever, … within the Unified Clinics. This is an important step forward in maintaining the unique, holistic and trauma-informed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75451

Some 3,000 medievalists from dozens of nations to gather at WMU

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… from dozens of nations to gather at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Onlookers observe an … contributions to knowledge theory as well as art, theatre, music and other aspects of "Medieval Originality," which was the theme of the inaugural gathering. A contemporary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23536

WMU to play critical role in national manufacturing initiative

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… role in national manufacturing initiative Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Faculty … the initiative. A $75 million Department of Defense award to FlexTech will be matched by $96 million in cost … the funding meant building a case that the technology was ready, the infrastructure was in place and industry is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26501

World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum

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… is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Braksick KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Norm Braksick … solutions to hunger. The organization also is devoted to awareness; Foods Resource Bank brings visitors from its … their stories and often takes visitors and U.S. farmers to Washington, D.C., to influence policy on sustainability and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610

Richmond Center to host anniversary gala

College of Fine Arts

… Richmond Center to host anniversary gala Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Richmond … exhibition program. It will include dinner, cocktails, music and a silent auction. Titled "Art and Soul," the gala … nearly 10,000 visitors each year. The galleries are always free and open to the public. Proceeds from the benefit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43370

'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

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… the books' can improve English language teaching Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The book is co-authored by … for Teaching Idioms to English Learners Around the World" was released last year by TESOL Press. The press is the … the students. They know how important idioms are and they want to learn them," Randolph says. "Paul and I have always …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23023

WMU research team wins grant to study impact of speed on crashes

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… wins grant to study impact of speed on crashes Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kwigizile KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … researchers from Western Michigan University has been awarded a $161,802 grant from the Michigan Department of … whether changing speed limits on Michigan interstate freeways has had an impact on crash types and severity. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33086

Shred unwanted documents at free campus event

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… Shred unwanted documents at free campus event Submitted by Deanne Puca on CDs, DVDs and floppy disks also will be … faculty and staff are encouraged to “get their shred on” by participating in a free campuswide shredding event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31212

Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies

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… Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Curtis Curtis-Smith … for 43 years, died Oct. 10 at his home in Kalamazoo. He was 73. Curtis Curtis-Smith Washington native Curtis-Smith …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619