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WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition
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… former foster youth earn national recognition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Seita Scholars and staff members with at … by a leading social policy organization . A Jan. 15 announcement in Washington, D.C., by the Center for the Study …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750
Think Big leads to Rethink Smart
W Magazine
… the numerous WMU enterprises that partner with businesses, nonprofits and other organizations seeking to tap student talent. Every year, students, no matter their discipline, can have an applied experience … smarts to pursue a bolder way of thinking, leading to a bigger way of being. It’s knowing one's “why” and striving to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956
Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research
College of Arts and Sciences
… lab uses classroom for real-world research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A student in Dr. Todd Barkman's molecular … data have been attained. Students would jump up and down hugging. That’s what it is all about.” As for what is next, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776
Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess
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… close or operate on limited hours Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 28 to Dec. 1. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No Western Michigan University classes will be held during … is open until 3 p.m., K-Zoo Coney until 4 p.m. and PNC, Biggby Coffee and Subway until 5 p.m. that day. The Bernhard …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56527
WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection
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… didn't have to look far. "I approached my wife, because I'm not an expert in race, but she is," says DeCamp, who also … justifications," says Elise DeCamp. "One of the things I noticed when I was looking into it is, a lot of race-neutral justifications were often socioeconomic indicators, like education or occupation, which are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344
Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney
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… life of Walt Disney Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU Lee Honors College students at the Walt Disney Family Museum in … Tremblay. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the … the trip is offered as part of a course in WMU's Lee Honors College's Study in the States program. Students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752
Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink
W Magazine
… to her scholarship at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends.” When it comes … these proud WMU alumnae did so much for and with one another. “At Margaret’s funeral, someone I’d never met told …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480
Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board
W Magazine
… in summer camps on campus while his father worked on the renovation of Waldo Hall in the early 1990s inspired local … Altschul and Kim Buchholz , planned and facilitated the no-fee camp held at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation . This year, campers created plans and built scale …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541
World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress
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… ranging from medieval herbal medicine and military technology to Norse mythology. Attendees will include professional … by a talkback—an opportunity to ask questions and share knowledge among the audience and performers. Exhibition of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53094
Countywide Earth Day celebration set for April 20
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… Earth Day celebration set for April 20 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the third straight … The 2019 Kalamazoo Earth Day Festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20 , at Bronson Park. This …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52948