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'The Fierce Urgency of Now' inspires MLK Day speaker, teach-in on Western’s campus
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… on Jemele Hill KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acclaimed author and activist Jemele Hill will speak on the campus of Western Michigan … are excited to learn how to be vocal leaders and better take a stand for what is right,” Jones says. About Jemele Hill Hill’s more than 20 years in journalism has included stops at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70357
WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success
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… office marks 10 years of success Submitted by Paula M. Davis on WMU parent Nandita Bajaj pauses to embrace her … members about what we have available here at Western, the better. And simply the fact that we have an office that you … can't be engaged in that same way," Glaser says. "That's why if you can create a vehicle for connecting with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961
TechNext: A life-changing learning experience
Haworth College of Business
… Mich.—“An odyssey of experiential learning.” That is how Western Michigan University senior Amanda Lim from … crafting a purpose-driven career and witnessed firsthand how technology and innovation converge to shape a better world.” Bronco connections and curiosity The ability …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73624
Annual food marketing conference features industry leaders
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… "Today" show supermarket guru, Phil Lempert , will join a list of top food industry professionals later this month as a … in downtown Kalamazoo. The annual event, which draws more than 500 leaders in the food industry from across the nation … from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, including the following: "The Why Behind the Buy," Colin Stewart, senior vice president of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5472
Dollars and cents of good governance explored in Sichel Series
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… economics of good governance will be examined during this year's Werner Sichel Lecture Series starting this month at Western Michigan University. Now in its 49th … of substance abuse treatment services, and conditional cash transfers and related poverty-reduction interventions. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1647
WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition
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… care youth. The 15 programs were selected from among more than 130 nominees, and they were chosen after a rigorous … included a detailed written application, extensive site visits and interviews with youth, families and staff. WMU's … succeed and being able to learn from them about how we can better support students and make higher education a more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750
Area youths participating in Asylum Lake service project
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve is site of educational service project. KALAMAZOO--More than 150 third graders from four different Kalamazoo County … contributes to improving the preserve's ecological health, is set for 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 1, or in case of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/373
Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, … is little scientific understanding of its cause. That’s why I wanted to develop a project that can enable research … “Our system required much less analyte and material than conventional systems, as well as utilizing a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848
Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition
Haworth College of Business
… Soma pitched her idea for a company that makes shirts from discarded textiles. KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A clothing company … investors. During the event, participants compete for cash prizes while obtaining valuable feedback about what it … sensor and built-in springs. ABOUT THE COMPETITION More than 31 individuals and teams participated in the 2019 K.C. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258
Koretsky named associate dean of Lee Honors College
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… Trustees during its Feb. 29 meeting. The Lee Honors College is among the oldest honors programs in the nation and has a … added opportunities to conduct research alongside established faculty members, and the chance to explore new … surface. She has been awarded or participated in more than $1.3 million in external grants from agencies such as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/204