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Speaker series celebrates diversity, encourages cross-cultural interaction

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… at the life of a transgender American activist, and wraps up in April with a discussion on environmental racism, … rights activist. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller "Redefining Realness," contributing editor … Cultural Inclusion student organization operates with the goal to foster intentional conversations that address white …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/41863

Sky Broncos precision flight team again qualifies for national competition

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… year and graduation of senior members, it was the first time competing in the flying events for everyone on the … extremely well. And I expect great things from this group at nationals in the spring now that they have some … under their belt. I could not be prouder of how this group represented WMU and battled through the adversities and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66082

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Free and open to the public.  "Little Word, Big Impact: Negotiating Gender-Neutral Pronouns in Education" Lyceum … Hate Speech" by Jeremy Waldron led by Kathy Purnell, a part-time instructor in the School of Public Affairs and … free and open to the public. International Education Week: "What kind of language is Chinese?" lecture —4 p.m. in 2028 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43532

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… walks with a feather boa. Model Antione McCoy wears an upcycled painter's suit. Racheal Mmagna  modeled for the … Alexandra Garza, Olivia Bologna and President Edward Montgomery. (Photo courtesy: Zak Pantuso) WMU President Edward … is something that I appreciate because I have put a lot of time into this RSO ever since I was a member in my freshman …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

University getting ready to adopt new email system

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… actual conversions will take place at night to minimize disruptions. Due to the volume of data involved, it will take … today," Kluk says. "When we looked at the pros and cons of Google Apps for Education and Microsoft O365 for Education … the pros and cons of three major software packages—O365, Google Apps for Education and Zimbra—to see which one would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28112

Event highlights teaching, research, diversity and engagement

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… Feb. 23 , at the Fetzer Center and include remarks by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and state Sen. Margaret O'Brien during two … and O'Brien will make opening and closing remarks at this time. Extended University Program will hold virtual and … Award— Nancy Hock , faculty clinical specialist for occupational therapy Community Engagement Award— Dr. Matt …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45143

Kalamazoo to be home to nation's first sustainable brewing degree

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… with WMU's national reputation in sustainability. The rigorous science curriculum, which addresses some of the … of craft brewers. Designed to meet the 'industry's gold standard' Science courses will make up a large part of the curriculum. "Water use and water …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21143

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… elocution. Floyd initiated the patent process two years ago. "This patent validates the design of my product and my … artists. His company was recently featured in Voice Over Times as a company to watch. Floyd has sold dozens of the … friends and others to test the device, which is shaped somewhat like a whistle. "I got good feedback," he says. After …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… Sept. 15 . During the event, representatives from SmithGroupJJR, the Detroit-based firm selected as the project … and public input sessions, as well as the University's goal of having the new facility achieve at least … hall complexes of four buildings each and WMU's nearby Goldsworth Valley Apartments. The halls are primarily home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430

WMU business college continues service project for fifth consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… 27,000 headstones at the site on Saturday, Oct. 28 . The group represents 16 sections of the college's Business … community that could be repeated annually.  "Five years ago, we wanted to provide a meaningful community service … the WMU business students come here and volunteer their time and learn the meaning of these hallowed grounds," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43249