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Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play
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… how will you fight?" "I want people to have a new level of social consciousness," says Lofton Durham , associate … until Dec. 8. The exhibition reflects nearly a century of work created by artists of African descent. A companion show … in 1991. His works focused on people in the context of social justice issues. "The work I've seen from the 'Spiral: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591
Balancing cybersecurity and business goals
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… nature of attacks that bad actors can commit. Whether it’s social engineering, software vulnerabilities or even … services that will generate profits,” says Jesse, who has worked in his family’s web design company where he was first … started in the submarine service of the U.S. Navy, where he worked as a mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic technician. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924
Sweet success: Food marketing student cooks up skills to help business thrive
W Magazine
… took off. “All we could do was say, ‘Okay, let’s get to work,’” Luchara Wallace says. Dr. Luchara Wallace, right, … program. “This collaborative effort laid the groundwork for what would eventually become Layla’s Cool Pops: a … it’s a community-focused enterprise that actively addresses social issues, such as homelessness, through …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/layla-wallace-food-marketing-student-leads-kalamazoo-business
Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements
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… Dr. Kathryn Lewis-Ginebaugh , associate professor of social work Dr. Doris J. Ravotas , assistant professor of blindness …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363
From spores to scores: WMU grad student cultivates connection through mycology, music
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… and a program supportive of exploration and innovation. "My work isn't very traditional, and (when I was looking at … of people following the Chaotic Forager's adventures on social media as well. "It's about showing there is value in … place where blueberries grow, and that means it's more valuable and more likely to be protected." For more WMU news, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66721
Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer
Haworth College of Business
… Haworth College of Business with flexible, collaborative work stations that can be used to host classes or student … courses, students benefit from real-world exposure and networking opportunities that bridge the gap between campus and … shopping concept, more than 70,000 Meijer team members work hard to deliver a friendly, seamless in-store and …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/food-marketing-hub
WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications
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… from the public to families, and the changing nature of work itself. A decade ago, the number of graduates from … facing change alone. Around the world, the very nature of work is being transformed. For example, looking backward, … as cloud computing specialist, sustainability manager, and social media manager didn’t exist just a decade ago. Looking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998
WMU honored for diversity, inclusion efforts for fifth year in a row
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… to reflect on their successes and also determine where more work needs to be done. We also continue to raise the … assistant, workshops and informational sessions, organized social events, and increased communication between students … is a comprehensive program designed to offer academic, social and professional development services. The Kalamazoo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42545
Design, future consumer landscapes focus of upcoming talk
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… March 2 , to spark a conversation on design that generates social and cultural engagement. Speaking at 3 p.m. in … of the global Perkins + Will architecture and design network. He is currently working with WMU on the master planning process, studying …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38421
Artist, alumna presents visual discourse on immigration in WMU show
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… life in an exhibit at Western Michigan University. The artwork, created by Alessandra Santos-Pye , also known as "Ally … as a human, wife, mother, therapist and artist. Her artwork consistently reflects both existential and … in expressing a flow of life events, thoughts, feelings and social themes through paint and mixed media. These …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18916