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Concerts in the Park offers free entertainment Sundays

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… Sundays Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Susan Harrison Band performs July 8. KALAMAZOO--Concerts in the Park is one of Kalamazoo's long-standing traditions and is … Barry Ross, Steve Kamerling, Lana Hawkins and John Wegge. Aug. 12, Schlitz Creek Bluegrass Band --From "the …

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Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum

W Magazine

… those skills have not typically been taught in school. This will change in Michigan in coming years. In June, Gov. … to require financial literacy courses. The importance of this type of education is evident in those who struggle with it—which is more than half of Americans. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053

Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life

W Magazine

… seems almost impossible to navigate, an occupational therapist can be an immeasurably helpful guide to an improved quality of life. "An occupational therapist helps people of all ages to live better with a disability, injury or illness. More than that, they help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000

Business professor secures Fulbright award

Haworth College of Business

… , has earned a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State and the J. … Board. Palmer plans to incorporate several elements of his teaching experience at a partner institution, with the … experiences, I am able to talk with students about struggles such as child trafficking, gender inequalities or food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60350

New technology developed at WMU to have huge industry impact

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… systems (MEMS), electronics and optics industries alone is monumental. Semiconductors are the bedrock of modern … a multitude of other electronic devices. To say the device is at the "cutting edge" of new technologies designed to speed the processing of brittle materials is not only jest, but highly accurate, say its developers. …

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WMU offers summer writing workshops for teachers, kids

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… by Deanne Puca on Workshops begin June 17. KALAMAZOO—Registration is under way for summer sessions at Western Michigan … Project, part of the National Writing Project network, is offering the summer workshops for teachers beginning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5567

Business professor earns national student impact award

Haworth College of Business

… (not verified) on Stamper KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Christina Stamper , professor of management, has been selected … Society for Human Resource Management Student Chapter Advisor Impact Award from the Society for Human Resource … Management Foundation. The highly competitive award is presented to an SHRM student chapter advisor who has made …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60498

Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift

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… Mich.—A Kalamazoo couple with a passion for the arts and a history of executive leadership in the community has given $3 … at Western Michigan University. The gift from James and Lois Richmond will make possible the new interdisciplinary … involved as well. "To create the perfectly modern three-legged stool that balances artist aesthetics, elegant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937

WMU HR students honored with national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Undergraduate Academic Scholarship, which recognizes accomplishments, scholastic ability and leadership potential. The … Business Network and completing an externship with the Kellogg Company while also being named to the dean’s list during fall and spring semesters. Next year she plans to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71448

Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Haworth College of Business

… Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Delta Sigma … held each other to a high standard. If one person was struggling, there were 90 people around them supporting them and …

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