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WMU new economic development park honored for cleanup, sustainable use of land

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… Park North includes 55 acres situated alongside Drake Road between Parkview Avenue and Stadium Drive and is the … that "break the mold of standard building construction, design and operations," according to the regional chapter. The … project." Development included incorporating natural pathways in the design. The inclusive planning and design took …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67442

Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people

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… people realize," says Owens. As a child, Owens remembers always wanting to help people feel better when they were sick. That passion to help grew as she … Grant, it offers financial assistance and academic support to recruit, retain and graduate more students from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress Submitted by Erin Flynn on … lead the Racial Justice Advisory Committee (RJAC), the group is ready to present its progress to the campus community. … identifying systemic inequities because of the structure or way we do things and making recommendations of how to change …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

Doctoral student launches new program to support justice-involved

W Magazine

… Doctoral student launches new program to support justice-involved Submitted by Megan Looker on Brown … backgrounds but all united by the goal to create a better life. For Dale Brown , a doctoral student in … During the beginning of my academic journey, I always knew I wanted to aim for some sort of social good, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74812

Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western

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… and the University's Multicultural Meet and Greet. "The upcoming events are a great way to appreciate a culture and not appropriate a culture," … she knows the sacrifice her family made to ensure a better life for the next generation. "We are here to help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230

University Theatre presents '9 to 5 The Musical'

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… 2 p.m. "9 to 5" follows three unlikely friends as they team up to get even with their "sexist, egotistical, lying" boss by singing and dancing their way to revenge in the workplace. From Grammy winner Dolly … Theatre Complex or Miller Auditorium ticket offices. Group discounts are available by calling (269) 387-3227. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13818

Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab

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… opening of the Evaluation Lab, an innovative initiative designed to serve the Kalamazoo community while providing … learning The Evaluation Lab's inaugural group of student evaluators includes nine undergraduates and … and write reports, among many other tasks. Along the way, they develop skills in critical thinking, cultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006

Join local events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The time is always right to do what is right" is the theme of this year's … their own experience about this year’s theme. Contact Elizabeth Candido for more information. "The Conviction of Lady … and lunch vouchers will be available at volunteer sites. Sign up for volunteer opportunities by Friday, Jan. 14 ; a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66702

Jazz student takes composing experience to new level, livestreaming process online

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… for Eddie Codrington . The highly lauded jazz student is always looking for ways to push the boundaries of composition. Codrington plays … during a composing session. In December, he linked up with friend and Bronco alumnus Yakiv Tvietinskyi , who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58733

Lauren Dani: Selling solutions

Haworth College of Business

… from Plymouth, Michigan, her family’s business opened up an opportunity to gain an insider’s perspective on many … and I loved everything about the experience. I remember always thinking that the sales reps from the companies we … through catalogs and displays with them, and they were always able to help us find products that fit our store. They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75079