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The Division of Student Affairs welcomes two new associate vice presidents

Student Life

… Dr. Raveendran is well respected as a collaborative leader with a background in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). She served as a key stakeholder and partner within Taubman to foster a diverse, inclusive and … co-curricular involvement, and has worked collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty, staff, students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65674

Campus visit rekindles a family legacy

News

… the left), visit Paul V. Sangren's portrait in Sangren Hall with family members. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Her family's name has … sleep in her girlhood bedroom and gather on the staircase with her family to capture an image of the place where her … married. While on campus, Hildur and Don Makielski, along with several close family members, visited various scenes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23896

Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama

News

… dance major to Panama to explore the joy of movement with children in that nation's orphanages and centers for at-risk youth. Junior Sarah Mills is in Panama City this summer with … to learn about culture, dance and life in that Central American capital city. Upon her return she wants to start a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24066

WMU joins network to aid community college honor students

News

… Puca on The coalition builds on a program called American Honors. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is … programs. The coalition builds on a program called American Honors to create, in community colleges, honors programs with competitive admissions. American Honors is a two-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17781

Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized

News

… while building important career competencies to carry with them long after graduation. Challenges brought on by … students the opportunity to be fully engaged on campus and with the greater community," says Brenda Case-Parris , … Risk Being a boss is about more than doling out tasks and logging hours. It's about active leadership and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63563

WMU LBGT alumni group to host homecoming reception

News

… The organization will be recognizing alumna Tammy Collins with its second annual Alumni Community Impact Award for … Kalamazoo. Tammy Collins Collins graduated from WMU in 1995 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. After seven … years and have also been facilitators with the center’s youth group program. She also currently serves on the board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27900

Installation of innovative stormwater treatment system underway at Asylum Lake

News

… form the Asylum Lake Stormwater Treatment System, with the aim of providing comprehensive protection for this … Policy and Management Council, a group that in partnership with Western helps manage the preserve. The remaining … firm in Kalamazoo. Laboratory testing conducted thus far “suggests that properly designed stormwater treatment systems …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72823

Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… allyship, equitable interview techniques, building your brand and leadership through change. VandenBerg … asked back this year to continue her education on benefits within the workplace. Her work with WMU’s HR department involves streamlining processes to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786

WMU faculty ensemble, Merling Trio, joined by guest artists

News

… Piano Quintet, Op. 81. The trio will begin the program with a set of Brahms' Hungarian Dances, in a … pay homage to their friend and colleague C. Curtis-Smith with a performance of The Secret Heart of Sound, written by … performance. The Merling Trio, in a collaborative effort with the Kalamazoo Philharmonia , is sponsoring the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20121

Experienced manager, Army officer takes military affairs helm

News

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A U.S. Army veteran with more than 25 years of experience managing and working with diverse people and teams has been hired to head the … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19184