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Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… Zhang Legacy Collections Center uncovers the untold stories of the people who lived, learned and worked on Western's … Cassie Kotrch , the lead interviewer and project manager of the East Campus oral history project. The East Campus … to move it forward. With support from the Friends of Historic East Campus (FOHEC), the project took off when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

WMU student takes passion for activism to Washington D.C.

College of Arts and Sciences

… determined to knock down barriers and champion the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.  Originally from Michigan, … the Congressional Equality Caucus—a supportive coalition of LGBTQ+ friendly members of Congress. As a team member alongside U.S. Rep. Chris …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73675

Student skin care company claims entrepreneurship award

News

… their sensitive skin. Transparent Beauty Company plans to offer a sample box to allow customers to try specific … Eau Claire, Michigan. “It seemed crazy to me that with all of the technology available that nobody had developed a way to keep track of what products a person has tried and how it worked for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64816

Broncos are CCHA champions

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… at Joe Louis Arena with a 3-2 win over the University of Michigan. Playing in their second consecutive CCHA tournament championship game in front of 10,421 fans, the Broncos secured the second CCHA … the scoring on a goal by Ian Slater and led 1-0 at the end of the first period. The Broncos built a 3-0 lead after two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/255

WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling

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… Kevin Romeo , co-founder, CEO and creative director of Rhino Media . Romeo graduated from Western Michigan … In his interview, he reflects on his time at WMU and offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. How would you … created a sister company to Rhino, a multi-roaster coffee shop in downtown Kalamazoo called Civil House. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48156

Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public … court is going backward by overturning generations of modern law and precedent," says  Dr. Brett Geier , professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73840

Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping

College of Education and Human Development

… and Hailey Gordon. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Frustrated by the lack of convenience and access to finding things to do in … 'what to do in Kalamazoo,' it just comes up with a lot of different events that are usually for families or older generations. And there's a lot of things you need to filter through to find something you'd …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175

Spots for engraved large pavers at Heritage Hall still available

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… fewer than 150 12-inch-by-12-inch spaces remaining, and all of the 2,700 4-inch-by-8-inch brick pavers on the Heritage … donation for the larger paver is $500. There is a limit of 189 characters total, including nine lines of text and 21 characters per line. All letters will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46588

Student fall ambassador positions available

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… like to be a positive role model and mentor for a group of incoming first-year students during the week prior to … are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 16, to the Fall Welcome office, 1535 Ellsworth Hall. Group interviews will be held the week of March 26. Leaders will attend a weekend of training …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/186

Comedian Ty Barnett to perform at Bernhard Center

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… with a valid student Bronco Card, and $2 without. A native of Chicago, Barnett got his comedic start at the Comedy … on NBC's "Tonight Show with Jay Leno," HBO's "Bad Boys of Comedy", VH1's "Black to the Future," TV One's "Comics … is presented by the Campus Activities Board and is part of WMU's Homecoming Weekend 2012 . For more information, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1822