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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education Submitted by … aspects of Hispanic culture influenced by Black culture; however, they aren’t typically portrayed in course content, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Three executives awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2014

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… Three executives awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2014 Submitted by Anonymous (not … Western Michigan University can confer on its alumni, the Distinguished Alumni Award. The 2014 recipients are Wendell L. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18417

Stanford names two WMU students as University Innovation Fellows

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… thinking.  Jill Puckett , a student majoring in advertising and promotion, with minors in general business and … all areas working and learning together," Puckett says. "So far, working with Nathan and other students through the … and industry. "During their training, fellows learn how to analyze their campus innovation and entrepreneurship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38475

Booth registration open for Bronco Bash

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… Booth registration open for Bronco Bash Submitted by Deanne Puca on … 35th annual Bronco Bash at Western Michigan University is set for 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 , on the Sangren Pedestrian Mall. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25431

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… of Business has received a major naming gift from alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, Michigan. The gift establishes a new center focusing on personal finance. The Sanford … community." The center seeks to become a national model for how universities can serve the critical role of convening …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

Chicana author next up in fall Frostic Reading Series

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Castillo (Photo: anacastillo.com) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A well-known Chicana … Fall 2016 Gwen Frostic Reading Series. Ana Castillo , a distinguished Chicana novelist, poet, essayist, playwright, … Ana Castillo Castillo's books include "Sapogonia," "So Far from God," "My Father Was a Toltec," "Loverboys" and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35870

Free virtual reality space open for campus community

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on New virtual reality room is open on the lower level of Waldo Library. KALAMAZOO, … a look at the new lab during a grand opening event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, with brief remarks made after 5 … will help faculty members learn about the technology and how to integrate VR content into classes and research. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44937

'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

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… 'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … "You don't have to say anything to the students. They know how important idioms are and they want to learn them," … so if you spilled the beans, I guess people knew who was going to be elected." In terms of idiom usage in academia, …

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

Sales students place second overall in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… Sales Competition. To earn the second-place spot, Marissa Bruno and Tyler Hughey , both sales and business … of the teams had great ideas but were lacking the proof to show how it would raise sales for the brand." In the … role-plays in our sales classes gave me confidence going in to the competition." WMU's Sales and Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43518

Dec. 9 symposium promotes neighborhood-based literacy and learning in Kalamazoo

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… literacy and learning in Kalamazoo Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC), … and Training Symposium on Friday, Dec. 9 , from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at WMU’s Fetzer Center. This year’s theme is … and instructors to individuals who want to learn more about how they can serve this important cause, particularly during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69941