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WMU wins 2013 diversity award from national publication

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… with 55 other recipients in the magazine's November 2013 issue. In Michigan, only three public universities were … "We're delighted that the University has received this award," says Dr. Martha Warfield , WMU vice president for … and inclusion. "The HEED award recognizes the accomplishments we have made thus far to establish an institutional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10337

WMU academic convocation launches 2013-14 academic year

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… a platform for the University's president to review accomplishments, outline upcoming opportunities and initiatives, … weeks of fall semester classes, the annual convocation is designed as a signature event to welcome faculty, staff … back to campus. The traditional gathering to honor accomplishment and focus on the new academic year is free and open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9723

Western Brass Quintet performs newly commissioned work

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… Western Brass Quintet performs newly commissioned work Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The … Institute. The concert will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of … Julia Filson, horn; Paul Von Hoff, trombone; and Scott Tegge, tuba. Western Brass Quintet Founded in 1966, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11156

WMU's NCHC quarterfinal series with Colorado begins March 16

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… with Colorado begins March 16 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Due to multiple unforeseen travel … University and Colorado College has been postponed and is expected to begin Saturday, March 16 , at WMU’s Lawson … was scheduled to start today, Friday, March 15 . The series is now expected to be played March 16 and 17 , with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52462

WMU alumna inducted into Hall of Fame

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… impact women’s entrepreneurial development in Minnesota. “This year’s honorees reflect the celebration of blending of … are acknowledged for their significant roles in Minnesota history, we are honoring women business owners who have … consumer insights. Every day, as an expert, she gathers the whats, hows and whys of the consumer to guide Fortune 500 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56829

Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board

W Magazine

… environment. Participating in summer camps on campus while his father worked on the renovation of Waldo Hall in the … young age of eight years old, he had already identified his passion for architecture and its power to address social inequities.  "My mission with this camp is to spread the word about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541

National Book Award finalist next up in Frostic Reading Series

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… National Book Award finalist next up in Frostic Reading Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hopler KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A finalist for the National Book Award will be the first reader in … and its aftermath." In it, Hopler describes the struggle to live with great loss, an undertaking that takes him …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38660

Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series Submitted … by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The franchisee who brought Chick-fil-A to the Kalamazoo area will be … or register at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41931

Olympic gold medalist to give public talk about resilience

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… Olympic gold medalist to give public talk about resilience Submitted by … on   Billy Mills in 1964 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills will be on the Western Michigan University … Sept. 21 , to present a talk about resilience to students. His presentation, titled "The Resilience Factor," is free and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26880

Event series looks at multicultural issues

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… Event series looks at multicultural issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The series is linked to a curriculum for first-year students. … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several programs have been planned this fall at Western Michigan University to promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26786