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Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents

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… Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents Submitted by Erin Flynn on … the Steelcase offices in Shanghai. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Work can be a grind, and that's a good thing for two Western … "We went to a garden that was like a palace garden where you could walk all the way up to this man-made mountain …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/product-design-grads-cap-college-experience-china-trip

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… From the child’s perspective, removal from their home can happen suddenly. When officials do so for abuse and … used tissues or soggy leaves, such bags are hastily filled with precious and necessary possessions like pajamas, school … child forced to use trash bags to carry their belongings. “You kind of feel like you’re nothing, bouncing from one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… she says. “It’s been monumentally helpful for me. You can learn so much about yourself through study abroad.” … journey right after high school when she enrolled with the private study abroad provider Verto Education and …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach 

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach  Submitted by Emily Monacelli … to amplify that and let people know what we do, and how we can support them within the local Kalamazoo community.”  …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/10/lewis-walker-nightengale-lee

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding Submitted by … are now at a pivotal moment,” Pearson says. “We have significant work ahead to gather essential data, conduct … of these projects have been selected to receive significant federal funding, solidifying MGS and WMU as global …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs

Budding with Broncos – FreeFlight Systems Flourishes with WMU Aviation and Business Grads

College of Aviation

… Budding with Broncos – FreeFlight Systems Flourishes with WMU … aviator, jumped from Western to Envoy Air, American Airlines' largest regional operation with a fleet of 160 … the safety of flight.  It's a great feeling knowing that your job and overall team are improving society, and the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/freeflight

WMU-related travel to China prohibited

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… of our community, which is always the first priority. With that goal in mind, all WMU travel to China is … and the State Department’s Travel Advisories website . What you need to know about coronavirus: Novel coronavirus … patients and other close contacts. For the general American public, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804

Week of Juneteenth events aims to celebrate emancipation, spark conversation

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… pride. Western's observance was planned in collaboration with Kalamazoo College and other area community … Wilson , emeritus professor and former director of Africana Studies at Western, and Dr. Michelle Johnson , who … that is important to know—for everyone," Carpenter says. "You have to educate and take steps forward, literally maybe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64444

Damali Ayo addresses improving community race relations

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… Ayo KALAMAZOO--Author and artist Damali Ayo will present "You Can Fix Racism" at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 16 , in the … art, and offers practical tools for change. A reception with Ayo will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Oaklands, across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/305

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

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… WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program Submitted by Erin Flynn on … received a nearly $1 5,000 award from the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) to launch an elders - in-residence …   Western’s Native American Affairs Council will consult with elders and councils of the three Potawatomi tribal …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program