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Southwest Michigan slates 2018 Chávez awards dinner

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… Mich.—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, … for many years. Community awards Receiving the Chávez Social Justice Leadership Award is Susan Reed of Kalamazoo, … ideals of justice and equality shown by civil rights and social justice icons Chávez, Martin Luther King Jr. and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45757

Central campus construction results in parking adjustments

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… former Bigelow and Hoekje halls were located to continue work on the new Center Neighborhood. The widened fence area … bath areas maintained by house staff and third-floor social and recreational areas open to all residents. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15485

Agreement speeds up time it takes GVSU students to earn master's degree

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… to take religious studies courses at that university while working toward a Master of Arts in comparative religion at … or 400-level REL courses, up to 12 credit hours of coursework toward the WMU master's degree, including six credits … program go on to Ph.D. programs in the humanities and social sciences, law school, education and nonprofit work," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53604

University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends

Student Affairs

… new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot … floor. From open to close, a steady influx of students work out here, lifting weights between classes, attending … or capping off their busy days with a quick bodyweight workout.    Aidan Vesperini, a personal trainer at the SRC, …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… she’s already leaving her mark on campus. Ellie Lundy works as a switchboard student lead at WMU’s IT front … a path inspired by her upbringing and her mother’s work as a special education teacher. Beyond the Desk Outside … your journey at the  Technology Help Desk  and gain valuable experience while supporting your fellow Broncos! …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

Talk will explore ways ecological principles improve societies

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… Presentation and speaker In her talk, titled "Sankofa & Social Permaculture," Thomas will tie ecological principles … and writer, Thomas co-founded the Black Permaculture Network, has been featured in films such as "The Future of … and directed Pathways to Resilience, a permaculture and social entrepreneur training program that worked with men …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52431

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… success in her career at WMU made her the perfect fit as we work to expand OLLI at WMU." Martini notes the search … learning opportunities in Southwest Michigan." Having worked with a more traditional student population for most … perspectives and statuses, women, multiculturalism and social change, and grant writing for WMU in addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… and inspiring advocate for survivors," says Nomi Network Director of Operations Jessica Pham . The organization, … the leading networks bringing about change and fighting for social justice. They are really putting prevention before … says Hounakey. "I am not just healing myself by finding social justice; I am freeing other people. I am an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

Student group recognized for service activities, outreach

Haworth College of Business

… self-development opportunities and encourages ethical, social and public responsibility among its members. "The … Rho members. We consider ourselves lucky to be able to work with this outstanding group." The WMU chapter is active … fair that allows accountancy and finance students to network with potential employers. In the community, they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43692

Vandiver honored for research relating to ethnic minorities

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… in 1971. The CRIS has become one of the most widely used social identity measures employed by Division 45 scholars. Vandiver worked extensively with Cross, who is regarded as the … cited racial identity approach and is utilized as a framework for understanding other issues of diversity, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41682