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Presentation to focus on human trafficking and child labor

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… labor Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Chris Johnson (Photo credit: Cooley Law School) KALAMAZOO—Efforts in Michigan and by … is a WMU graduate, recipient of the WMU Outstanding Alumni Award in marketing and an active advocate to end human … that helps people use their talents to prevent and end modern slavery in Michigan and beyond. "This is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13702

From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit

College of Education and Human Development

… exhibit Submitted by Chris Hybels on Covell sews together different patches of hemp. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The use of hemp … While commonly grown and used for centuries, the material was outlawed during the country's harsh ' War on Drugs '. So … Covell's entry and final product is a patchwork two-piece set, that includes a jacket and skirt. The outfit is …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner

Prospective students, families welcomed to fall open houses at WMU

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… are asked to pre-register online for the free Friday events set for Oct. 2, Oct. 23, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bernhard … open house. Admission decisions will be provided during individual appointments that will be set up with an admissions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27148

One Stop offers multiple student services in central location

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on One Stop will be set up in the Bernhard Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As thousands … floor of the Bernhard Center for two weeks, Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 11 , offering students and their … Academic advisors are located in their respective buildings. Find information on academic advising office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26136

Sports coaching master's program one of 13 accredited by national organization

College of Education and Human Development

… Sports coaching master's program one of 13 accredited by national organization Submitted by Chris Hybels on … educational materials for merit and adherence to a common set of standards for sport coaches in order to receive … adds, "prospective students of the program can look forward to receiving an education that meets rigorous national …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75880

Public invited to apply to four-week translation program

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… is for those learning Arabic, Japanese or Spanish who want to improve their translation skills while working on … main campus in Kalamazoo and run from Monday, July 1, through Thursday, July 25 —the first four weeks of WMU's … consists of two courses: Translation Practicum, a three-credit-hour class that meets four days a week, and Theory and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5431

WMU trustees to meet, elect board leaders for 2014

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… WMU trustees to meet, elect board leaders for 2014 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The … the meeting will be the election of board officers, including a chair and vice chair, who will lead the WMU governing … Additional meeting dates for 2014 also are expected to be set at the Jan. 22 meeting. Other agenda items to be taken …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12714

Good for the community. Good for business.

Haworth College of Business

… with 41 teams of Western Michigan University students standing in front of the Kalamazoo organizations that had been … These community partners had brought real problems, waited through a full semester and were about to find out … her spring section, with a new cohort of students and a new set of community partners. Learn more about the Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/service-learning-spring-2026-0

New open textbooks published by WMU Libraries free for learners worldwide

University Libraries

… Environmental Sustainability in Business for Global Audiences ,” by Marie Moreno . “ Getting Started on Your … textbooks to OER has saved Western students an estimated $1.3 million in textbook costs in grant-funded courses. The … Applications for the next round of OER grants are set to open on Monday, Oct. 6, for courses in 2026. All …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/wmu-libraries-publishes-three-open-textbooks

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food … food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … Hazel discuss the INP partnership in the Bernhard Center kitchen. Quality is top of mind for the chef, who's been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180