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Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

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… civil rights challenges America faces, and they should be at the center of a civil rights agenda for the … of incarceration of any country in the world and for African-Americans, the rate is far higher than it is for whites," Ready …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694

Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… alumni at 25th annual award ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Education and Human … The 25th Annual CEHD Alumni Awards reception will be held during Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 13 , at … of her entrepreneurial journey. Transforming her passion into a multi-figure business, DBFT has empowered women …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73000

Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are

W Magazine

… clients are—literally and figuratively. Brooke Buys Ph.D. candidate Brooke Buys conceived an idea to create a … speaks a lot to us about our clients, and it also can be a barrier to care if they are not comfortable," Buys … 20 years in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles, she returned to her hometown of Kalamazoo to find a new purpose. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66667

WMU pilots 'Go West' to compete in decades-old women's air race

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Elizabeth Howerton and Sara Karsten KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A pair of … that dates back to the days of Amelia Earhart. Elizabeth Howerton of McHenry, Illinios, and Sara Karsten of … winner. A map of the race route and additional information can be found at airraceclassic.org . Howerton and Karsten …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16438

Administrator elected to national engineering board

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… is one of seven officers who were elected to the American Society for Engineering Education Board of Directors in … and Applied Sciences, was elected by the society's membership to chair the Council of Sections, Zone II. Along … on transforming curriculum and transitioning veterans into engineering careers, among others; managing a large …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39981

Business speaker to address KSO's anniversary, strategic plan

Haworth College of Business

… Orchestra’s 100th anniversary and strategic plan will be the focus at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44347

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Two OLLI at WMU members discuss the new programs revealed at last year's … Jan. 17 , in the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts building. If canceled due to inclement weather, the event will be held at … their email invitation. Those unable to attend the event can learn about OLLI at WMU's 2018 winter-spring offerings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416

Medical school reaches two accreditation milestones

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… the Higher Learning Commission granted the school candidate status for accreditation during the commission's … full accreditation status from the committee. Similarly, candidate status with the HLC is a precursor to receiving … educational institutions. It also means the school can begin the application process with the U.S. Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33553

Keeping Kalamazoo welcoming is subject of town hall

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A communitywide town hall meeting is being held Wednesday, Feb. 22 , to discuss ways of keeping … segment, a brainstorming session on what can be done as a community, and an exploration of existing … faculty and staff. His message included specific suggestions and online links that might be helpful to people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38220

Classic air race with WMU aviators to travel through Kalamazoo

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… long and will challenge pilots to race against their own best speed in the airplane of their choice. Along the zigzag … as an instructor," Karsten says of the race. "I also get to be a student myself, because I'm pretty sure you could run … progress A map of the race route and additional information can be found at airraceclassic.org . Vena and Karsten expect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24905