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WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… (not verified) on Lori Evesque, co-owner of Natural Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was nestled within … plant workers, evidence abounds of increased interest in how food reaches our palates and the types of food available … changing the way we acquire and value food, and what can we learn from these experiences? Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project

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… (ABC) techniques make this one of the most significant projects in bridge engineering," says Attanayake. … construction, installing that system and investigating how the unique concrete being used in the project will … unique; it's not been used previously, so we don't know how it's going to behave," Attanayake says. "(The engineers) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486

WMU HR students awarded national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… and learn directly from professionals in the field. It has shown me how wide-reaching HR truly is and reinforced how important … has made in their lives. “The people have made the biggest difference during my time here,” Cook says. “Between …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/human-resource-management-shrm-scholarship-sarah-cook-lyndsey-sootsman

WMU students design phone app for Kalamazoo Blues Festival

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… store. Reviewers have given the app perfect 5.0 ratings so far. "This app sure won't give you the blues!" writes one … graphics, from artist bios and performance times to maps showing important points of interest, including stages, … I could have added some more features," Nolan says. "But as far as the look and feel of it, I'm happy with it." The app …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17289

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… that there is truth to be found in every moment no matter how ordinary it might appear. According to the artist, this … in time on Western’s campus. Ori, who visited WMU in the fall of 2021, walked around with her digital camera and … have a face,” Ori explains. “It’s anonymous, but people can still recognize themselves in it.”  For Ori, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Donation helps WMU foster entrepreneur success in Kalamazoo community

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… on Dr. Khady Ndao-Brumblay was tired of the lack of African stories available to her children, so she and her sister … With a background in science, Ndao-Brumblay wasn't sure how to turn her business idea into a reality. Once she found … to Customer Discovery program , however, the pieces started falling into place. Introduction to Customer Discovery The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55256

A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

Medieval Institute Publications

… also named Jörundr), he is tasked with excommunicating the canons of the cathedral, whom the archbishop was feuding … he is forced to move to a different monastery. Yet, somehow, he manages to become bishop of Hólar diocese in … during the fourteenth century. At the same time, it is by far the most entertaining of the Icelandic bishop’s sagas, a …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

CHHS Sponsors WMU Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… my desire to grow into the best healthcare professional I can be.” Her experience as a CHHS student has shaped her … who embody resilience, ambition, and community spirit.  You can register for the race here . …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/homecoming-5k

Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

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… of incarceration of any country in the world and for African-Americans, the rate is far higher than it is for whites," Ready points out. "We … resource in this community," he says. "But unfortunately, far too few kids are able to fully take advantage of it." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694

Cultivating community: WMU Future Teachers of Color partners with Parchment Public Schools for Halloween event

College of Education and Human Development

… that volunteered for the event. "We wanted to show neighboring communities that Western acknowledges them … what to expect being the first year, but now that we know how many people benefited from this event, we are already … Michigan University decorated vehicles and handed out candy to trick-or-treaters. Participants included the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/future-teachers-color-education-halloween-event-wmu-organizations-greek