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Language professor elected officer of national board
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… professor at Western Michigan University has been elected to the 2012-14 Executive Committee of the Joint National … Americans should have the opportunity to learn and use English and at least one other language. The organizations promote public awareness of language issues and engage in public advocacy on behalf of languages …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1885
Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo
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… Mich.—With fall classes on the horizon, Kalamazoo's mayor is welcoming the Western Michigan University community back to town. "We are glad that you are here," says Bobby … on this world." From a vibrant arts and music scene to farm-fresh produce and outdoor recreation, there are plenty …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810
Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan
College of Education and Human Development
… West Michigan's 40 Under 40. Jazz McKinney, executive director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center and a counseling … leaders. Sandra Upton , f ounder and chief DEI strategist at Upton Consulting Group and a graduate of WMU's … equity and inclusion (DEI). Crain's describes these lists as the "who's who" of power brokers across the West …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266
Racial attitudes of incoming freshmen compiled in new survey
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… attitudes of incoming Western Michigan University freshmen shows students have overall positive attitudes about … Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations. It is available online at wmich.edu/walkerinstitute . The major … than students of color. Students of color are more likely to report being treated unfairly because of race or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5383
Director of riding center next up in Keystone Breakfast Series
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… Director of riding center next up in Keystone Breakfast Series … director for the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center will discuss animal-assisted therapies and the array of resources offered by the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12623
Student input sought for future housing plans
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… students Thursday, Oct. 18 , in 158 Bernhard Center to gauge preferences and encourage creative thinking about on-campus living. "It is important that students have the opportunity to share … of Student Affairs at (269) 387-2152. Contact: Tonya Durlach October 10, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1969
Recreation center closes for annual maintenance
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Recreation center is closed Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. KALAMAZOO—The Student Recreation Center at … For more details and complete fall semester hours , visit the WMU Student Recreation Center online. Contact: Cara …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1250
Nine incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… school students have earned $60,000 Foundation Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Foundation Scholarships are worth $15,000 annually … mix of top scholarship programs for beginning students. This year's scholarship winners were selected from a pool of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42170
Leila Bradfield obituary
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… in 1983 and retired in 1991 after eight years of service to the University. She was an assistant professor of sociology in the counseling center. She … was cremated, and there will be a celebration of her life this spring. Remembrances Memorial gifts may be made to a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6075
Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation
Haworth College of Business
… a graduate student from Kalamazoo studying behavioral analysis, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas … and business marketing, received the $5,000 Wendell Christoff Award for SnapDuct. George Joshua Turtle Jump … We plan to identify potential customers by attending trade shows and visiting job sites," he says. Brian Patrick Thomas …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252