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… Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective … at Western Michigan University aims to prepare students to be leaders in the field. Dylan Coleman has a broader … perspective on the responsibility to give back. As a member of WMU's Global Leaders program, he's committed to …

… jazz saxophonist and his quartet to give performance Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve Wilson (Photo by John Abbott) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson and his quartet … and is well known as a bandleader in his own right. He will be celebrating the release of his new album, "Live in New …

… WMU board to consider new AFSCME contract Monday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … in the Connable Board Room on the second floor of the Bernhard Center on the University's Main Campus. Trustees … of State, County and Municipal Employees union. Members of this employee union ratified the contract Thursday, …

… WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on … its way to recovery. Unemployment is decreasing, jobs are being created and investors are optimistic. An employee of … that shifted operations in response to the pandemic. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) That's the good news. But according to …

… Keith Bailey obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Keith Bailey , a Western Michigan … on the board for Shepard's Center of Kalamazoo. He was a member of NEA/MEA, Phi Delta Kappa, Association of Teacher … Association of Retired School Personnel. Services have been held. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice Care of …

… Spring is season for student employment scams Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After … offerings come from reputable employers, warns Lynn Kelly-Albertson , executive director of professional and career … skills. However, this is the season for scams," Kelly-Albertson says. "A good rule to keep in mind is: 'If a job …

… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October Submitted by Korey Force on The annual China Festival at WMU … will offer numerous global engagement opportunities in October. Highlights include the annual China Festival, the …

… Some 700 people to participate in 2016 César Chávez March Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Betances KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 700 people are expected … University campus. This year's activities will tentatively begin at 9:30 a.m. with area high school and college …

… WMU Study Abroad offers 12 new faculty-led programs Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twelve new … University students in 2019. This is the greatest number of new programs WMU Study Abroad has added at one time. … designed to offer experiential learning within a faculty member's field of expertise through a global lens. These …

… to expand global learning opportunities for kids Submitted by Erin Flynn on The first cohort of the Global … first cohort just completed the four-year program, leaving behind tools that will open a world of global learning … focused on expanding global education in K-12 classrooms to promote cultural understanding. "It's so easy at a …