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Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… The MLK Social Justice Book Bowl is a reading competition designed to encourage the love of reading and to promote … from local higher education institutions to build a supportive community to foster youth's creative writing and … of the Global Automotive Alliance. Register at  tinyurl.com/BLS2018 .  Wednesday, Jan. 24 "The Easiest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… was the real-world challenge facing our senior Graphic Design BFA students in the project “180: A Matter of … they were learning how to build a community from the ground up, under pressure. The goal of the workshop, led by Paul Sizer from the Design Center and instructor Eric Howes , is to push students …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

Timely foreign policy talks free for WMU students, employees

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…   No fee will be charged to WMU students and employees who sign up at the university table located in the center's foyer can … Committee. That committee determines each year's lineup of Great Decisions speakers. Metro-Roland also teaches an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21285

Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

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… for prizes Metro bus trip to downtown Kalamazoo Large group icebreaker games at Waldo Stadium Comedy show Plant … of booths will shared information market services and sign-up volunteers. Learn more about Fall Welcome CAPITAL …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431

Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

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… The summit is set for May 16. KALAMAZOO—Michiganders who support foster care youth and alumni in their pursuit of … oversees Fostering Success Michigan. "The summit is our biggest event of the year. We are hopeful that our statewide … Success Michigan will pay for the first 100 people to sign up for CEUs and SCECHs. Fostering Success Michigan is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

Student groups honor Michigan Marines killed in helicopter crash

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… Student groups honor Michigan Marines killed in helicopter crash … coast. Students, faculty and staff members will be able to sign three banners—one for each of the three Michigan … unit, in turn, will present the to the families. The WMU groups will also honor those lost a moment of silence and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22517

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

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… New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability Submitted by Erin … now open, giving Western students the opportunity to pick up new and gently used household items—from microwaves and … when she was working as an undergraduate student graphic designer in the Office for Sustainability.   Akinyemi Afolabi, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

Western welcomes medieval scholars to ‘heart of campus’ for 2024 International Congress

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… on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at Kanley Chapel in the Upper Chapel. Concert tickets cost $20, and patrons may …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75414

Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

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… this fall by Western Michigan University's We Talk group are aimed at fostering a campus culture of responsible … website for more information, to access program links and sign up for the campus read virtual chats. We Talk fall … founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… basketball team says some of his fondest memories growing up involve WMU sporting events. “I remember the excitement … a Detroit Pistons-affiliated team to a part of the Denver Nuggets organization.  It was a meteoric rise for Conner that … probably 90% of why we succeed.” If anyone understands the significance of rooting for a local team and making …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold