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Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events
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… to participate in COVID-19 screening events Submitted by Erin Flynn on Testing stations are spaced out inside the Student Recreation Center, and a one-way flow has been established for people walking through the facility in order to ensure physical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914
WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall
College of Education and Human Development
… in event management; accepting students this fall Submitted by Chris Hybels on WMU students at the Kalamazoo Institute … to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our corporations and … build their own pathway with options such as conventions, music festivals, non-profit or weddings. Additionally, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572
Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan
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… on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Improving … priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and … Everybody, Kalamazoo. Dr. Timothy Ready , director of WMU's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805
WMU to host a free Chinese New Year Gala
International Student and Scholar Services
… WMU to host a free Chinese New Year Gala Submitted by Raine Kuch on A Kalamazoo student practices the Chinese … songs, dances, poetry recitals, martial arts and folk music, all performed by instructors and students in … and Dr. Ying Zeng, director of the Confucius Institute, wants the New Year's Gala to show the Kalamazoo and WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45164
Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice
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… Indigenous approaches to environmental justice Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students and employees from Western kayak … Johnathon Moulds) FULTON, Mich.—Carefully navigating the waters of the Pine Creek on kayaks and canoes, visitors from … sacred plants are part of a restoration effort by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi (NHBP), and students and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530
WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards
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… WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left, Brandy Johnson, … "outstanding" college access advocates that have received awards for their contributions to a statewide effort to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23491
WMU main campus closed beginning at noon Friday, Feb. 9, due to severe weather
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… at noon Friday, Feb. 9, due to severe weather Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for … will remain open and tonight's production of "The Sound of Music" is still scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Call the ticket … Biggby will close at 3 p.m., PNC will close at 4 p.m., Subway will close at 5 p.m. and the Bookstore is closed. Bronco …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45221
Three students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
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… receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … Program. Katelyn Drummond of Dorr, Kirsten Stowell of Mattawan and Nicholas Talamantez of Kalkaska are among about … in Cape Town, South Africa, during the spring semester. She was drawn to Cape Town by the opportunity to be surrounded …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44322
Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus
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… celebrates impact of student workers on campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on Collin Holzberger, pictured right of … "The work of student employees drives the University forward in supporting students' experiences both in and outside … every department and program at the University. "As you walk through our beautiful campus, you are seeing the work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290
MLK Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds
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… Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Following last year's … is sponsored by Organize West Michigan, along with the WMU Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … professor of social work and associate director of the WMU Walker Institute; and Walker Institute Director Dr. Tim …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44656