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WMU LBGT alumni group to host homecoming reception

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Pride Alumni Network will host its third annual Homecoming Reception and Social from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 , at the Zhang … annual Alumni Community Impact Award for extraordinary work impacting the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27900

Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

Student Life

… Consortium. The goal of this study was to capture valuable data on student experiences an d examine the impact … various recreational facilities, activities and programs    Social, academic, emotional and health-related outcomes of … learning about them and their culture at the same time as working out.”  Senior Cedric Gnamien The ability to learn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910

Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

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… important portion of the Midwest. "I consider it part of my social responsibility to share factual information that … generations." Learn more For more about Karowe and his work , visit his personal webpage . Direct questions to him …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51387

Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center will close for five days

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… as the city of Kalamazoo undertakes critical infrastructure work that will shut down Michigan Avenue from Western Avenue … Avenue intersection also will remain open during the work. See a larger map of the closure here . As a result, … deep as 17 feet. WMU officials and Kalamazoo city personnel worked together closely to find a five-day window that would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15400

'Hollywood's Revival' student fashion show reimagines iconic looks for the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… "I feel like we have learned basically every aspect of working in fashion within MODA. The production of it, the … have a lot of black and Ella has a lot of popping colors."  Social work student and winner of the Best Upcycled Design Line …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75337

Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert

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… will include WMU dance students performing dances by Great Works Dance Project featured artist Paul Taylor , as well … faculty and student choreography. About the concert Great Works Dance Project The Great Works Dance Project brings … Curwen and Jeremy Blair , each explore the current divisive social climate in their new choreography. Curwen's "Falling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44735

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… Reality Spotlight Partner Program for her transformative work in aviation training. She was featured during … Learn more about Brown's JetXplore project and the work of other mixed reality pioneers. Microsoft HoloLens … for aviation classrooms Brown Through Brown's HoloLens work, WMU has become the first aviation program in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna

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… going on." Chianté Lymon The encounter planted the seeds of social justice in her head. "That moment has always been in … "Being able to make a change in people's lives and in the workplace, I think, is really where my drive is," says … Court , became a mentor to Lymon, sharing her passion for social justice. She helped Lymon become the first youth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66995

Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner

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… president Chad Drummond , launched their firm in 2016. The work of the Michigan office, Carpenter says, revolves around … industry; and nonprofit organizations. Some of the firm's work involves developing comprehensive decision-making models that include social, economic and environmental components. Helping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43452

'The People's Scholar' to address diversity in community talk

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… (not verified) on Watkins KALAMAZOO--One of the leading social commentators, black speakers and high-action freedom … of various aspects of diversity as they relate to the workplace and world. This exploration will be done through … the lens of his role as an advocate for education and social justice. Watkins, a scholar in residence at Syracuse …

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