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College of Arts and Sciences

… The first in her family to attend college, she studied Spanish and Japanese at Western Michigan University, although … its internationally-renowned annual Consumer Electronics Show, which welcomes innovators from around the world. Her … single parent. "There was no question about it - I was going to college," she says, recalling that she and her …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

Free shred event scheduled for campus community

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… University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to "get their shred on" by participating in a free … and recycled. The campus Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Committee is hosting the event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lot 41 near … the truck. All plastic and metal must be removed, but there is no need to remove rubber bands or paperclips. CDs, DVDs, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43127

Weeklong celebration honors student employees

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Student Appreciation Week is Feb. 18-22. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University will … nominations through Friday, Feb. 8 , for the awards it bestows in conjunction with the observance. The week is a time … to work and learn. It also provides an opportunity to showcase the University's outstanding student employees and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4517

Free campus shredding event scheduled

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… University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to "get their shred on" by participating in a free … and recycled. The campus Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Committee is hosting the event from 10 a.m. to noon in Lot 41 near … the truck. All plastic and metal must be removed, but there is no need to remove rubber bands or paperclips. CDs, DVDs, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49495

GVSU, WMU join forces for study of family owned businesses

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The study is a partnership between WMU and GVSU. GRAND RAPIDS, … at Western Michigan University have launched a study to explore the magnitude of family owned businesses in the … impact on the west side of the state, yet little data is available on the number, needs or impact of these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8622

Summer enrollment open for WMU's Campus Kids

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… students, employees and the general public are invited to enroll children in the 2017 Campus Kids Summer Program … feature a different theme with special-interest topics. It is open to children who have completed kindergarten, up to … $45 for registration and $202.50 per child per week or hourly rates for WMU students of $5.50 and for WMU emloyees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38325

Business Career Day lets students, employers network

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… network Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Business Career Day is Oct. 17. KALAMAZOO—Business Career Day at Western Michigan University is set to offer students a chance to network with employer … HealthCare, C. H. Robinson, J.M. Smucker Company, Kellogg Company and Stryker. Gold premier partners include Coyote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9902

Game show night planned by Campus Activities Board

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… Game show night planned by Campus Activities Board Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Game show night is Jan. 24. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University students can play individually or in teams for the chance to win a cash prize in an interactive game show from 9 to

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4143

Kalamazoo Russian Festival returns for 18th year

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… year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The festival is set for Nov. 16. KALAMAZOO—A series of concerts, … the 18th annual Kalamazoo Russian Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 , in the Fetzer Center on … and vocals. Children's Room highlights Jim Gardner, "Juggling Jim," will perform at 10 a.m. Gardner is a scientist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11041

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… "Even though my research has covered many topics before, this one feels like the work that could make the most tangible … some help understanding racial bias. He didn't have to look far. "I approached my wife, because I'm not an expert in … is the outcome. "There have been studies that have shown that the more diverse a jury is, the longer they spend …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344