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Vandiver honored for research relating to ethnic minorities

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… University professor was recently honored for her significant contributions in research related to ethnic minorities. … Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race of the American Psychological Association. The award honors a senior … to ethnic minority populations. Vandiver was presented with the award at the APA Convention Aug. 3-6 in Washington, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41682

Diversity, sexual orientation and gender identity celebrated at downtown festival

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… include local artists, a cover band, a former American Idol contestant and drag performances. Tickets are $10 … annual Kalamazoo Pride begins at 6 p.m. Friday, June 9, with DJ Dazzleship, the "Miss/Mister Kalamazoo Pride 2017" … activities planned throughout the afternoon in the youth tent area. Outfront Kalamazoo For more than 20 years, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40068

Business students take third in project management competition

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… of Higher Education in Michigan," tasked participants with applying their knowledge of the international standard, … systems major and member of the third place team, agrees with Chen about the group dynamics. "Everyone in the team … Plasticwala. "There were some obstacles, as there often are within projects, but the project manager and team members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23450

WMU trustees schedule special board meeting

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… will consider approval of a new three-year contract with Local 1668, which is the WMU chapter of AFSCME—the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. A … Applied Sciences campus.  Extending the current agreement with Downtown Tomorrow Inc., which is the land-acquisition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26131

Bernardine Lacey named a 'Living Legend' by nursing association

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… four selected as 2014 Living Legends of Nursing by the American Academy of Nursing . Dr. Bernardine M. Lacey is one of … Bernardine M. Lacey Endowed Chair, was created in her honor with the help of a $1.5 million anonymous donation in 1998. … is better prepared to care for the most vulnerable in American society. Also honored as 2014 Living Legends were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19655

CommUniverCity weekend will feature inauguration of WMU president

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… to be set. The inaugural celebration on Friday will begin with the formal Miller Auditorium event expected to attract … the Miller ceremony, the celebration will continue with additional celebratory events still in the planning … presidential inaugurations in the United States originated with the nation's nine colonial colleges in the 17th century …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40663

Japanese author to visit WMU as visiting scholar, give reading

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… Kanoko." A book signing will follow her presentation, with books available for purchase. Itō has more than a dozen … Since the 1980s, Itō had been fascinated with Native American poetry, which she first read in Japanese translations. … California. The change of setting led to several significant changes in her writing, in terms of both genre and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18686

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… recipients from a competitive group of nominees" says Dr. Candy McCorkle , WMU vice president for diversity and … and inclusion have to be the work of those directly charged with the work. But, as these awards demonstrate, diversity … students, especially in understanding the impact of microaggressions and bias experienced by these students. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53530

WMU football improves to 10-0 and climbs in rankings

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… 37-21 tonight to improve to 10-0 and 6-0 in the Mid-American Conference. This is the first 10-win season in the … two-point conversion to make it 21-14. Kent State responded with an 83-yard drive, tying the game on a 20-yard … 2016 WMU wide receiver Corey Davis earns consensus All-American | Dec. 15, 2016 Two Bronco football players named FWAA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36282

WMU football at 11-0 after 38-0 win over Buffalo

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… at Waldo Stadium, advancing to 11-0 and 7-0 in the Mid-American Conference. A crowd of 26,136 weathered freezing … guest picker and WMU alum Greg Jennings, middle, celebrates with Lee Corso, who dons the Bronco headgear for the first … 2016 WMU wide receiver Corey Davis earns consensus All-American | Dec. 15, 2016 Two Bronco football players named FWAA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36571