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Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… , vice president for diversity and inclusion, to lead the Racial Justice Advisory Committee (RJAC), the group is … folks have done, and I am amazed," McCorkle says. "There are lots of people right now talking about anti-racism, … of how to change them." RJAC is made up of more than 50 members representing the President's Cabinet as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

Online library survey looks at customer service

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… students, faculty and staff at Western Michigan University are encouraged to participate in the online LibQUAL+ survey being conducted this month by … opinions with the libraries to help us better understand what needs improvement and how to better meet their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31026

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

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… Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … of this year's celebration, which includes events that are free and open to the public. Major MLK events Wednesday, … 11 WMU-Kalamazoo Public Schools Social Justice Book Bowl, 5 p.m., Linden Grove Middle School. Reading competition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36802

Shantytown fundraiser demonstrates need for affordable housing

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… students will be pulling an all-nighter this month, but they won't be cramming for end-of-the-semester projects and … housing in Kalamazoo, the need for affordable housing, and what Habitat for Humanity and student volunteers can do to help. Funds are raised by each Shantytown participant soliciting at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/318

Organic food truck owner next up in speaker series

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Blough KALAMAZOO—The owner and operator of a popular food truck business … West Michigan, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, March 8 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public … breakfast, which will be catered by Blough. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kayla Hunt at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5273

WMU students encouraged to seek spring campus sustainability grant funding

Sustainability

… funding Submitted by Brianna McCann on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 2021-22 Western Michigan University Student … Applications for the spring 2022 grant allocations cycle are due on  Thursday, March 3, by 11:59 p.m.  Awards will be announced by mid-April 2022. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66927

Awareness merges with object in 'Essential Rhythms' art show

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… Awareness merges with object in 'Essential Rhythms' art show … planned in late September for a new art show on display at the Western Michigan University College of Health and Human … in Kalamazoo—The Lovell Street Gallery from 2001-2005 and The Lucid Gallery from 2007-2008—where he exhibited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9528

Music challenge aims to build harmony, community from a distance

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… faculty member and alumnus hope to bring people together—through music. Dr. David Loberg Code , associate … I hope it will be uplifting for our community to share videos with each other engaged in what we all love to do—make music." Kennedy Dixon , a senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58869

Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News

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… activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing further education. Read more about the results here . J. … And, he encourages other students to take advantage of what his alma mater has to offer. "If you're going into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58013

Early childhood major cleans and organizes her way towards fulfilling her and her late mother’s dream

College of Education and Human Development

… and organizes her way towards fulfilling her and her late mother’s dream Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, … I loved every chance I got to be “in charge” and help take care of the littles. Since losing my mom, my heart has just … internship in the fall of 2023. “I am so passionate about what I am studying for and I couldn't be more excited to get …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/06/early-childhood-major-cleans-organizes-her-way-towards-fulfilling-her-late