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Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… Families and Children in the College of Health and Human Services. On Oct. 3 , Dr. Kevin Timpe , William H. Jellema … Valley Community College. There will be a discussion afterward with special guest Shukurani Nsengiyumva,  program … this semester on  Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility  by …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures

Transforming cities: leadership, community and change

College of Health and Human Services

… course (SWRK 4600) in the College of Health and Human Services had the distinct honor of hosting former Mayor of … and ask questions of a nationally recognized leader. Duggan was featured in Governing Magazine, where he was described as “America’s Most Effective Mayor: Detroit’s …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0421sw

Permaculture project abroad receives grant from WMU Office of Sustainability

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… grant titled, "Sustaining Natural Ecosystems: A WMU Service-Learning Project Abroad."  The study abroad program, … communities such as: lasagna composting, seed banks, water filtration, ancient grain products and a medicinal … grants this fall. The Office for Sustainability rewards grants each year to support students and faculty …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/01/sustainability-grant

Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015

News

… the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the … electrical engineering program. Lind's community service activities included volunteering for Habitat for … City Matthew S. Garvin is the Presidential Scholar in Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25421

WMU readies for start of spring semester

News

… following a 10-day closure for the holidays. Many campus services remain on reduced hours through the Jan. 9 start of … at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Hours for selected University services Bernhard Center and Bronco Mall hours are available … and resumes normal hours at 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Waldo Library is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 4-6; closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/45

Education alum’s lesson plan for a meaningful career: Embrace the unexpected

News

… happens inside a classroom or at the closing table. “I’ve always been interested in helping people understand things and … situations,” he says. “Teaching felt like the most direct way to make an impact on people’s lives.” While Shatter was sure of his calling, Western gave him the tools to turn …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/education-alum-jonny-shatter-career-pivot-success

New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… April 22 at 6 p.m., to learn more. WMU Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to any student participating in … geographic and gender‑related factors shape economic pathways. Students visiting a modern sugar mill in San Pedro de …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

Applied IE is newest private-sector partner in WMU BTR Park

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… and consulting firm focused on helping organizations use industrial engineering technology to optimize their … company founded and led by Eric M. Gatmaitan , who was once a WMU faculty member. The company, for which he is … and community colleges. "Part of our message has always been to educate and define industrial engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23719

Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation

Haworth College of Business

… the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for his clothing company House of Pariah; and Desi … Thomas is an alumnus of WMU who earned his degree in industrial marketing in 1996. He joined OtterBox in 2003 and … the U.S. Air Force and served as a pilot. Following his service, Christoff returned to the family business, C.J. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807

African-American culture featured at Kalamazoo festival

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… Thursday, July 25 Free children's activities geared toward ages 6 to 12, including free hot dogs and drinks, … about discount tickets. Sunday, July 28 Special church service hosted by Pastor James Harris from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8243