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Walker Institute to kick off community forums with Michael Moore talk
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… Mich.—Award-winning filmmaker Michael Moore will visit Kalamazoo next month to discuss the Flint, Michigan, water crisis; disinvestment in low-income communities; and how we get to a future that works better for everyone. Moore …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31123
Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To say Maliek Hargrave has beaten the odds is an understatement. Just days before Christmas in 2020, he … human growth." A scar on the left side of Hargrave's neck shows how close he came to being paralyzed by a bullet. … to help kids going through similar experiences. A visit from a social worker in elementary school helped him connect …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961
Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan
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… Michigan University recognizes the resilience and historical contributions of Native Americans to the … of color," Sherwood says. "We need to look back and say, 'How did we get to where we're at?' Then, ‘What do we think about that? And how do we move forward in a way that is respectful, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903
Sky Broncos take fifth place in national collegiate championship
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… (not verified) on Sky Broncos earned accolades in this year's competition. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … held May 6-11 at Ohio State University. The 11-member team from WMU's College of Aviation in Battle Creek captured … won by them at this month's national SAFECON event are shown below. Individual placements through 20th place garner …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7219
WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts
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… Diversity Awards: a Trailblazers for Diversity Award and a Rising Star in Diversity Award. Also at that event, Extended … staff and students that highlighted where WMU students come from, the experiences that they have had both growing up and … the "climate" of the college, trying to better understand how the environment feels to those in traditional minority …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30039
WMU board adopts new campuswide policy changes
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… of changes July 8 to the University's policy on sexual misconduct that are designed to encourage people to report … for final approval. About the new policy The new policy is aimed at addressing Title IX violations and ensuring … to report an incident they learn about. A central campus location—the Office of Institutional Equity—designated as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25472
Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza
Sindecuse Health Center
… precautions to avoid getting or spreading the flu. Dr. Lisa Marshall, director of WMU's Sindecuse Health Center, … germs. If you get sick, stay home and keep your distance from others. When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and … . For comprehensive information about influenza , how to reduce its spread and what to do if you become ill, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37579
Coercion and morality meet in ethics discussion
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… Coercion and morality meet in ethics discussion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … in Society's Fall 2016 Season. Dr. Hallie Liberto , assistant professor of philosophy at UConn, will speak at … questions that philosophers try to answer when determining how coercion undermines consent: What kind of coercive …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35881
Libraries releases new digital collections featuring historical photographs, rare manuscripts and oral histories
University Libraries
… Libraries releases new digital collections featuring historical photographs, rare manuscripts and oral histories … extended digital collections include: Palm Leaf Manuscripts from our Special Collections. Telling Our Stories: A Video … Collection (Dec. 4, 1942) The Ward Morgan Collection showcases mid-20th century culture in the Kalamazoo area. …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/11/new-digital-collections
Screening, performance set for world premiere of 'Spirit Moves'
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… Communication. Increasing cross-cultural knowledge An interdisciplinary team led by WMU alum Katrina Ezeiyi is producing … depth of the culture to thrive, efforts must be made to show West African dance in its most authentic and genuine … a documentary and performance media production featuring how West African dance and culture has influenced many other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39422