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Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

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… Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] … conversation a step further and talk about anti-bias. She suggests resources for parents such as the conscious kid , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000

Accounting student grows with the WMU Haworth community

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University student Jake Passinault is making everyday count! The Grand Rapids, Michigan, senior is taking his education in stride as he prepares to enter the …

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Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its distinction of being named one of the nation's best … Military Times placed WMU on its 2023 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 116 …

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Nobel Peace Prize winner gives public talk Friday

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… University campus. The talk, "Voices on the Margins," is the 10th anniversary Nobel public address sponsored by … her books and have them available for purchase. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 for those in groups of 10 or more, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/344

'The People's Scholar' to address diversity in community talk

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… freedom fighters in America will speak on "Diversity is More Than Skin Deep" during Kalamazoo County's 14th … Watkins, known as "The People's Scholar," will present his perspective on diversity at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, … Public Schools' Chenery Auditorium, 714 S. Westnedge Ave. His talk is being offered free of charge to the public as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/321

Bestselling author to help mark health program's 30th year

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… celebrating the Western Michigan University Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness Program's 30th anniversary. Wayne Muller, an inspirational author, therapist, minister, community advocate, consultant and public speaker, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2160

Three from WMU Creative Writing Program win literary awards

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… The award winners and their awards are: Brandon Krieg , who is earning a doctoral degree in poetry, has won the New … Many Voices Project prize for poetry. The press will publish his collection of poems, "Invasives," in October 2014. … a silverback gorilla named Kevin and the owner of a struggling alternator repair shop. Hoffman spent 10 years …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9769

Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University is honoring  Jamie Korinek  and  Dr. Pam Schwallier  with …  with a Keystone Early Career Award and  Danielle Gillis  with a Keystone Meritorious Award at the 25th annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73000

Three faculty members honored as academia's rising stars

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… Three faculty members honored as academia's rising stars Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An internationally known evaluation specialist, an expert in nuclear and astrophysics and an … book that focused on eastern Cuba, that supporter said, "suggests new directions for the study of religion more broadly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9808

Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact

College of Education and Human Development

… by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three women from Western … Awards Celebration on Thursday, May 23 . Students  Genesis   Griffin  and  Breyana   Wilson , alongside  Dr. Carla Adkison-Johnson , professor of counselor education, will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75615