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Professor's art exhibited as part of prestigious show in Havana

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… Professor's art exhibited as part of prestigious show in Havana Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and interior of the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Wilfredo Lam, located in Old Havana. "As an artist, I am thrilled to have my work included within the context of the Biennial and to have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1225

Two-day fashion show features student designers

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… Two-day fashion show features student designers Submitted by Anonymous (not … April 13-14 , at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites in downtown Kalamazoo. Visit modawmu.tix.com to purchase … competitive career field, we know it is vital to enter your work in as many fashion shows as you can," notes Arianna …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/296

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to be a special education teacher. I didn't know how it was going to happen," says  Austin Giles . Starting … Schools (PPS), Giles knew he wanted to be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he joined the District's Grow Our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

New bachelor's degree with high-tech music spin offered

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… (not verified) on The first cohort will begin coursework in fall 2014. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University … the field of music production, which increasingly is being done on laptop computers. Students entering the program do … major together. "The changes are just breathtaking in both how fast they're happening and how profound they are," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15748

Buddhist-influenced waka poems are focus of lecture

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… on KALAMAZOO--The waka poets of medieval Japan and their work will be examined later this month when a Japanese … will speak about the poets and the intersection of their work with Buddhism at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 22 , in … from 794 to 1185. In his presentation, he will explain how and why the Japanese poets of the Heian period utilized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/246

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 … success, mentorship, community service outreach, and networking skills. To learn more, follow them on Instagram at …

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

WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary

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… WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … in the film, video and media studies program, who has worked closely with Billings. "She earned this award for a … experience, going into more detail about his life and how hard it was for him growing up." Simon grew up in West …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328

NSF grant aimed at advancing construction education with generative AI and BIM

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University and across the United States may soon be doing just that.  WMU’s Dr. Hexu Liu , associate professor … develop an AI-powered training platform that could reshape how digital skills are taught in construction, helping to close skill gaps and prepare the workforce for a technology-driven future. We’re eager to get …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/12/generative-ai-construction-engineering

Film festival examines human inequality, solutions

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… Michigan University. Three films from the America Divided docu-series , produced by Norman Lear, Common and Shonda … debates around police violence, racism and accountability. Working with community activists and whistleblowers, Common … in the Water"—Correspondent Rosario Dawson investigates how a government could poison its own citizens, what forces …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45308

WMU supply chain program named top program for 13th straight year

Haworth College of Business

… Notably, WMU’s own career outcome data from 2020-21 shows that 98% of students were employed or in graduate … starting my professional development journey” says Hanna Downs , team lead, facilities programs and engagement, for … program ensures you leave WMU highly prepared to enter the workforce, with the confidence that you would be able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68278