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Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian countries. WMU's … and to experience Chinese culture in the process.” Along with live entertainment, the gala will include activities … sign in the 12-year-cycle. Zodiac animals are associated with one of the five elements. The 2019 boar is associated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728

WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies

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… background in the paper industry, having served 12 years with Allied Paper. He also had 14 years of experience at … officiating. Memorials may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center or the American Heart Association. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21279

Endowed scholarships established in memory of Warfield, Hall

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… support for students in the Haworth College of Business, with preference given to Alpha fraternity members. The … June 5. The scholarship will provide support for students, with preference given to Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members. … a 1964 WMU alumnus who helped build Alpha Phi Alpha at WMU with Hall, Warfield and other alumni. The scholarships were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33299

University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest

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… their healthy habits by posting photos and videos, along with comments, in social media platforms such as Twitter and … and healthy relationships. The remaining topics, along with their posting time periods, are: Fitness, Oct. 31 to … inspiring content posted is judged by students and rewarded with a prize. Contest information, resources To take part in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28052

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… a presidency focused on a quest for excellence, close ties with community and a focus on the success of students. … partnership between town and gown may not be the norm with all universities," Montgomery said, "But it is what … The new president noted a variety of interactions he's had with a range of faculty, staff, student and alumni groups …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact

College of Education and Human Development

… receive awards for their leadership and positive change within their communities. "We are incredibly proud of the … recognition! " Griffin and Wilson will each be receiving a Young Women of Achievement Award which is given to young … culturally competent counseling and child discipline in African American families. She is the current editor-in-chief of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75615

Irish Fest returns to downtown Kalamazoo

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… Kalamazoo. The festival will kick off at  5 p.m. Friday  with live entertainment on Old Dog's outdoor stage until … 1 a.m. Festivities will continue the following day at noon with bands and dancers on outdoor and indoor stages … 12 are free if accompanied by an adult. The Irish American Club of Kalamazoo organizes the annual event, which is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40413

Alum's degree research evolves into new company

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… a current societal or industrial problem. He collaborated with Professor John Patten on a new technology greatly … to build in earnest his final year of graduate school. The young CEO has reached the lofty goals he set as a student, and he continues to ascend. Within just two years of completing his doctorate at WMU, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34571

WMU launches Colony Farms planning process, outlines next steps

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… end of September of a project advisory committee to work with the selected firm, which will be made up of community members along with WMU faculty, staff and students. A minimum of three … beginning in November as the design process begins, with a second in January to view the work's direction and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25951

Associate dean appointed for Extended University Programs

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… in sustainable brewing, programs developed in collaboration with Kalamazoo Valley Community College that will be offered … Martini is an amazing collaborator and innovative thinker with a tremendous eye for new opportunities," says Dr. Dawn … military bases. Martini earned a bachelor's degree in American studies from Pitzer College in 1998 and a doctoral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25570