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Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner

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… Saturday, April 1, during an annual scholarship fundraising dinner that includes the presentation of regional … Chávez," the dinner will mark the 11th time that WMU's Division of Multicultural Affairs has joined with the Southwest … on or around Chávez' March 31 birthday. Alex Nogales This year's event will feature a keynote address by Alex …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38729

WMU alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they built their businesses

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… how they built their businesses Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Read more stories about Bronco entrepreneurs in the spring 2018 issue of W Magazine . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Entrepreneurship is … As with many entrepreneurs, Brandon Zavala's first and biggest pivot was leaving a steady job to pursue his startup. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47050

WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability

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… laboratory' models sustainability Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Students sell produce at the farm stand outside the … forest" on the west side of WMU's Gibbs House property is a complex ecosystem, though still in its infancy. Much of … season to Thanksgiving and beyond. Harvested carrots, eggplant, garlic, green beans, squash, peppers and other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28342

WMU students eligible for campus sustainability grant funding

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… to advance WMU’s campus culture of sustainability, is open .  Applications for the fall 2020 grant allocations … 2020. Collaborators expect to award up to $32,500 this fall semester.  Funding is awarded twice per school year by a committee of students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61290

Utility work expands road closure on WMU campus

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… Road from Arcadia Loop will also be blocked. Bus service is not expected to be impacted as the bus turnaround in Lot … of road closures required for the utility work. The closure is expected to extend through the month of November . Arcadia Flats, WMU's newest student housing complex, is expected to open in fall 2020. It's the first project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56204

Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music

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… Western Michigan University's observance of national Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 … "Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico," is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital … images and live music demonstrations, Mexican ethnomusicologist Juan Díes and the multi-instrumentalist ensemble will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54873

WMU partners to host film, panel discussion on reducing gender bias in STEM fields

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… WMU partners to host film, panel discussion on reducing gender bias in STEM fields Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chemist Raychelle Burks is one of three women scientists … a subtle, emotional but unflinching portrait of the struggles women in science face. The film challenges audiences …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61054

Middle East expert to talk about 'Engaging the Muslim World'

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… on Cole KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Mali and an increasing level of fear and hostility … nations, renowned Middle East expert Dr. Juan Cole will discuss how misconceptions about Islam affect America's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28691

WMU students invited to summer leadership conference

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… University students who want to become leaders in their registered student organizations are invited to attend the … Conference Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16 , at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. The theme of this year's conference is "Connect Today. Lead Tomorrow." To …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16730

Ribfest coming to Kalamazoo

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… coming to Kalamazoo Submitted by Deanne Puca on Ribfest is Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 7-9. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo's annual Ribfest is Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 7-9, featuring three … on Saturday and Sunday. Now in its 23rd year, Ribfest is one of the oldest festivals in downtown Kalamazoo, and it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17427