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Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

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… instead of just one week," says Jessica Cortes , a senior social work student and president of the Latino Student Alliance … , which provides assistance to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents, as well as the Foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642

WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… recruitment, admissions and immigration support. The office works in collaboration with various university departments, … to help you thrive academically, personally and socially." Daphne Mariano's parents came with her to Spring …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

Groundbreaking for Valley Dining Center set

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… Drive is partially closed for site preparation and utility work. Those attending the groundbreaking should approach the … with numerous seating options to create a comfortable and social space for guests to connect with others during meals. … the late-night period, in addition to a place to study or socialize with friends. A short video tour of the building …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24622

Safety communication options grow out of committee appointed by Dunn

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… in Kalamazoo on a single evening last February. The group worked to examine existing communication tools and potential … become aware of such events. New commercial software called Social Sentinel, purchased to continually scan social media and alert WMU officers to issues emerging …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37740

WMU takes action to advance racial justice

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… the Climb fund as a down payment to pursue meaningful social change. "With these resources, we will continue our work in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s address, … at what we all can do to begin to change our campus. The work we are engaging in will not be easy or fast because it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328

Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… the conference, from planning, recruitment and training to working as mentors to younger students. Business students in … calling for inquiries into corruption and other forms of social and legal injustice. The weekly protests continued … She is also a member of the Nobel Women’s Initiative and works with her sister Laureates to support grassroots …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… to continue research for her upcoming book. Perez-Villa’s work focuses on 19th century Colombia and the stories of the … of Colombia.  Initially she planned to write about the social history as a bridge to the postcolonial era, but it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

ROTC event to memorialize Capt. Russell, award scholarship

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… began in November, primarily through word of mouth and networking on Facebook and other social networking sites. The University requires scholarships to raise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/242

Southwest Michigan slates Chávez dinner, awards program

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… KALAMAZOO—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, … aid and scholarships at WMU and has done considerable work on behalf of homeless students as well as those who … Legal Services , both of Kalamazoo, will receive the Chávez Social Justice Leadership Award. Thornburg is co-founder and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14270

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… has covered many topics before, this one feels like the work that could make the most tangible difference in … of the district's court cases available, he had plenty to work with. But he needed some help understanding racial … who also serves as director of WMU's Kercher Center for Social Research . "Her dissertation involved race, so I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344