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Gender violence prevention and education founder to visit WMU

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… in gender violence prevention and education will visit the Western Michigan University campus this month to tackle … Katz will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 , in 2452 Knauss Hall. His presentation is titled "Violence and … has also been utilized on U.S. Army bases in the United States and overseas in Iraq. Katz's award-winning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27717

Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond

Haworth College of Business

… comes to how companies, faculty and students interact with the social responsibility dimension of sustainability. … access to clean drinking water and affordable health care. With the economy in jeopardy, these initiatives could … communities benefit companies in the long run. However, in what ways? How are benefits measured? How far out is the

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60155

Impacting students a world away

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… away Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bailey Papes is joining the Peace Corps after graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No … surveyed in WMU's  2017-18 Post-Graduation Activity Report are employed by the U.S. government. "Last summer, I … very into the environment and saving the planet, because what we do now will have a huge impact on the future." For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031

Free at-home COVID-19 test kits distributed throughout campus

Sindecuse Health Center

… Family Health Center, Sindecuse Health Center is organizing the distribution of 5,400 free COVID-19 tests for the campus community. The tests are provided by the Health Resources and Services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69214

Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs

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… entrepreneurs Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Applications for the Pitch Competition are due March 20. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from across … state a problem in three minutes, how it will be solved and what is needed will have opportunities to advance their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21767

Annual Sustainability Celebration features campus, community sustainability groups

Sustainability

… McCann on Sponsored by WMU’s Office for Sustainability, the annual event celebrates the University's commitment to … and making new connections.  Bring your bike Guests are encouraged to bring their bikes to the event. The Office … Located on the corner of Howard and West Michigan Ave at 2529 W. Michigan Ave., the Office for Sustainability is open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69181

Western's jazz program captures four 2024 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards

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… DownBeat in its 47th annual Student Music Awards. View the issue . Two recent alumni and two small jazz groups secured awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz … publications dedicated to jazz in the United States. “We are so proud of this year’s Downbeat Student Music Awards. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/downbeat-2024-awards

New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning

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… Mich.— "Tell us your crazy ideas."  That's one of the approaches behind the transformation of Western Michigan … Institute participants, dual-enrollment students who are earning college credit while in high school, regional … and listening phase, seeking out faculty and asking them: "What kinds of things can you imagine? What ideas do you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331

Sports Media students getting real-world experience with ESPN3

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… verified) on Instructor Wade Cutler (foreground) works in the control room with Devon Doxey, assistant director of … in Western Michigan University's new Sports Media course are gaining hands-on experience in live broadcasting under … of live-sports production, but also lets his students know what the networks expect from those they hire and uses his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38768

WMU digital marketing students take second and third place in global case competition with 200+ competitors

Haworth College of Business

… place among 217 undergraduate student teams from across the world in the Digital Marketing Competition  hosted by … to convince expert digital marketing judges that you know what you’re talking about and that your data and insights are credible while also being memorable,” says Cowley on the

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71581