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Diversity, sexual orientation and gender identity celebrated at downtown festival
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A two-day event celebrating diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity will feature live … rock cover band. Performances on Saturday, June 10, kick off at 2 p.m. with DJ Dazzleship, and then local duo Pariah … indie/soul band Vox Vidorra will perform tunes sounding of Motown funk with a jazzy twist. Evening performances …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40068
Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan
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… will share the latest strategies for improving the state of adult literacy in southwest Michigan during a one-day … Regional Prosperity Initiative, the Learning Network of Greater Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University. About … The event is divided into three 45-minute sessions, each of which is presented twice: "Community Literacy Centers: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36668
Sales students shine during two national competitions
Haworth College of Business
… Marketing and Sales Competition. Junior Matthew Milantoni , of St. Clair Shores, earned the top spot for speed selling … for me." WMU earned the second spot among 36 participating schools, including Florida State University, University of … instrumental in giving us a competitive edge over the other schools," adds Bell. About the program The sales and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28900
Philip E. Kaldon obituary
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… had been with the Western Michigan University Department of Physics in a number of teaching appointments since 1992, died April 20 . He was … Valley Community College, and a visiting assistant professor at both Grand Valley State University and Hope …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32904
Applications sought for German faculty exchange
International Student and Scholar Services
… Mich.—Western Michigan University and the University of Passau invite applications for a short-term faculty exchange at one of the newest of the German universities in the lovely region of Bavaria. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26542
WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery
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… member who trafficked her from the West African country of Togo to the United States as a child, hope was hard to … about prevention while also acknowledging the complexities of fighting human trafficking on a micro and macro scale. … advocate for survivors," says Nomi Network Director of Operations Jessica Pham . The organization, a nonprofit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417
WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business
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… verified) on WMU alumnus August Jacobson, founding partner of Carpeturn.com, says there are many under-the-radar … story highlights August Jacobson , founding partner of Carpeturn.com . Jacobson graduated from Western Michigan … statements, rate installers and more. What was the most valuable part of your WMU experience? Being a former athlete, I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159
Chief scientific officer for Vestaron next up in entrepreneurship series
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… Chief scientific officer for Vestaron next up in entrepreneurship series … by Anonymous (not verified) on Kennedy KALAMAZOO—The head of scientific research operations at a developer of insecticides produced using spider venom will be the next …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13173
Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others
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… she started volunteering with Meals on Wheels . "One of the seniors I met is completely confined to his bed. The … class—a requirement for graduates within Haworth College of Business—incorporates service learning, requiring students to complete at least 15 hours of service with a community partner. "I chose Meals on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331
WMU supervisor honored for mentoring, customer service, leadership
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… this spring by a regional organization for his mentoring, professionalism and leadership. Tyler Payne , student … Help Desk, was named Student Employment Supervisor of the Year for Michigan by the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators, representing the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23886