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Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… "The Transformative Power of a Unified Dream" is the theme of this year's celebration, which includes events that are free … in students from Kalamazoo Public Schools. Each student is responsible for reading two books, including one fiction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36802

WMU becomes part of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute network

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… classes for older adults in southwest Michigan since 2011, is now the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western … support for WMU’s lifelong learning initiative, which is administered by Extended University Programs. "We're enormously …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16136

Syracuse economist to address changing state enterprises in China

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… Syracuse economist to address changing state enterprises in China Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Sichel Lecture Series. Dr. Mary E. Lovely , the Melvin A. Eggers Economics Faculty Scholar and professor of economics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30198

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work Submitted by Erin Flynn on Navia Walker is seeing her academic journey come full circle as she prepares to take on a new role with the Kalamazoo Promise after graduating with her master's degree in counselor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

WMU partners with Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids for employee leadership, growth training

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… Puca on GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan—Western Michigan University is partnering with Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids to … and partners from the Grand Rapids community including Tim Furlong with My Quarter Turns, Justin Walworth with Peckham … Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids and WMU plan to have 90 GGGR employees complete the program, which will begin new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55838

Marketing, business development exec takes on WMU-Punta Gorda role

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… began her tenure in the new role in late fall. Her focus is on building relationships between WMU and the local … governmental and educational stakeholders in the area. "This is a special position that will play a critical role as we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45092

Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is seeking volunteers to help host several campus water and … in the Kalamazoo Marathon  Sunday, May 6 . No experience is necessary, and the entire WMU community is encouraged to participate, including students, faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45675

Sustainability internships available for spring semester

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… Michigan University's Office of Sustainability is accepting applications through Monday, Dec. 1 , for its … students must have sophomore standing or above and be registered as full-time students taking classes on WMU's main … including experiential learning activities and facilitated discussions. About the program The WeSustain Internship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20382

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

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