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Diversity and inclusion speaker coming to campus
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… Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tactical Action Community with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Racial Healing Planning Grant, Williams will also hold … and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. He has 16 years of youth development and executive management experience, most …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22337
College of Fine Arts taps Ohio educator as associate dean
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… (not verified) on Irelan KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An Ohio educator with a professional theatre background and an extensive … and chairperson of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Youngstown State University. "Scott is a great addition to … Modernism/Modernity, Shakespeare Bulletin, Journal of American Drama and Theatre, Theatre Annual, and Theatre History …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25096
WMU alum's abstract art comes full circle in CHHS exhibition
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… Dec. 2 . The reception is free and open to the public with free parking available in Lot 104. A diverse background Olson is an artist with a diverse background. After graduating from WMU with a master's degree in applied mathematics, he worked as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20256
WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards
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… received the college volunteer award for her work with Ascension Borgess Health. A group of 2013 Medallion … group award for their three-year mentoring project with Milwood Middle School students, Future Leaders of … have focused on engendering a college-going attitude with the students in addition to tutoring the same student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39986
Michigan State Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center
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… year. KALAMAZOO—For the 10th straight year, just over 100 young geography buffs from across the state will descend on … This year's event is Friday, March 31 , and will bring the young semi-finalists from schools across the state and their … 29th year. Bees held statewide Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39017
Theatre, musical performances in spotlight at medieval congress
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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Special events affiliated with Western Michigan University's 52nd International … are $15 for general admission and $10 for any student with identification for evening shows. For the Saturday … and engaging theatrical event. Thursday, May 11 "Leaf-by-Niggle," presented by the University of Maryland, and "Cooch …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39852
Real Talk Diversity Series continues in November
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… Puca on WMU's Real Talk Diversity Series continues in Nov. with three events. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … world "Living traditionally in a modern world: Native Americans of West Michigan adjusting to an ever growing and … participants will experience traditional Native American dancing and music, as well as hear the personal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19837
Trustees approve next step in establishing a Florida presence
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University will take a significant step forward in establishing an academic presence in … move paves the way for the University to continue forward with an initiative in the Punta Gorda area that would: … Gaymer said, a number of other disciplines could be suggested for delivery by WMU. Those recommendations would be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27594
WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact
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… to not only enhance the number of Grand Rapids citizens with college credentials but also to ensure that every … State University. Together, the presidents pledged to work with the city and the Grand Rapids Public Schools to … underrepresented populations. The effort begins with students who graduated from GRPS in 2013 and 2014, with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905
Duo earns top honors for retention program
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… Business Education Award program sponsored by the MidAmerican Business Deans Association. Geralyn Heystek , director … an academic recovery course designed to provide students with needed support in various areas of study and a system … Students who took the academic recovery course were significantly more likely to get back into good standing or stay at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18324