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Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo Submitted by Chris Hybels on Whitney Lewis was one of six recipients who won …   Whitney Lewis, center, stands with Dr. L. Marshall Washington, Kalamazoo Valley Community College president, and WMU … that could be sitting in her own classroom in the not too far future.  "My goal is to be a middle school math teacher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728

Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage

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… garnered international attention, with an Associated Press Story about the event being tracked as far away as the Philippines. As the old record of … and the Chicago Tribune. For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35777

Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts

University Libraries

… Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's … community history, from the architecture to street names to how the city we know came to be. From June to October , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71724

Talk focuses on workforce diversity

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… University's Real Talk Diversity Series continues this fall with a candid discussion about the challenges and … Regional Chamber of Commerce, will speak from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 , in the Multicultural … at WMU School of Medicine, Terrentine will discuss how individuals who identify as being part of an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19521

WMU students capture first prize at engineering conference in Istanbul

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… students capture first prize at engineering conference in Istanbul Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Pietrowicz … as the graduate student advisor. The duo's presentation showcased a computer-game style 3D virtual scanning electron … overall research being done under Ari Gur's direction. So far, more than 60 institutions around the globe have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24620

Doretha E. 'Corey' Mortimore obituary

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… E. Mortimore Doretha E. "Corey" Mortimore, a former director of the Annual Fund at Western Michigan University, died … in 1989 after 17 years of service to the University. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Fredic J. Mortimore , WMU … of Arts in English and history in 1968, a Master of Arts in Far Eastern and modern U.S. history in 1973 and a Specialist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32195

Cultivating community: WMU Future Teachers of Color partners with Parchment Public Schools for Halloween event

College of Education and Human Development

… Public Schools for Halloween event Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students from the Kappa Delta Chi Sorority decorated their vehicle to be a "mad scientist" laboratory with interactive … that volunteered for the event. "We wanted to show neighboring communities that Western acknowledges them …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/future-teachers-color-education-halloween-event-wmu-organizations-greek

Nutrition and dietetics program celebrates Michigan's new licensure law

College of Education and Human Development

… celebrates Michigan's new licensure law Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … of new law ( House Bill 4608 ) which requires individuals to become licensed before practicing medical nutrition … if you have to pay out of pocket to see a dietitian, it's going to be expensive. But if you have the opportunity to

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75523

Financial incentives spark employee giving

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… and encouragement. In addition, many employees donate to the Broncos4Broncos Campus Campaign. This giving opportunity makes the benefits of a WMU education … donate to an area of choice. This has been awarded so far to the College of Aviation; Office of the President, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40463

Night Ranger, Hoobastank headline Greek festival

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… and Hoobastank will be featured alongside traditional Greek fare at the 36th annual Kalamazoo Greek Festival Thursday … Festival Place. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day, and admission is free until 4 p.m. Thursday admission is $5 from 4 … and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 before going double platinum. The group's 2006 album "Every Man for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/471