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Festival provides chance to explore Chinese and East Asian culture

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… the tradition of the Chinese Moon Festival, which is celebrated in China in mid-autumn. WMU's event was established to promote Chinese studies programs on campus and to … understanding about Chinese culture. "China Festival is a place for community members to explore Chinese and East …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42972

Top geography students test skills in state bee at WMU

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… after winning their local contests. The WMU event is scheduled for the Fetzer Center, with preliminary rounds … compete to determine the Michigan winner. Contestants this year include four students from the Kalamazoo/Portage … area and eight from Grand Rapids and surrounding suburbs. This is the 30th anniversary of the National Geographic Bee. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46180

Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in

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… ahead of fall move-in Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western is ready to welcome Broncos back on campus for fall … on Western Michigan University's main campus are advised to pack some patience. A reconstruction project on … runs Thursday through Tuesday, Aug. 25-30 . "Move-in day is always a day that we look forward to in Housing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861

WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation

College of Education and Human Development

… recognized as one of the top in the nation Submitted by Chris Hybels on A student uses a sewing machine in the design … Michigan University's bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising and design (FMD) became one of six programs in the … by the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC). TAPAC is the only accrediting body for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71303

Noted social work educator, researcher to speak on campus

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… speak on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Reisch KALAMAZOO--One of the nation's leading and … of Social Work celebrates Whitney Young Day. Dr. Michael Reisch , the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of Social Justice at the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/252

Campuswide initiative encourages bystanders to get involved

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… to step forward and help when they see bad behavior is the goal of a new initiative at Western Michigan University. The program is being launched by the Division of Student Affairs' Bystander Intervention Committee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/611

Festive weekend provides plenty of fun for the whole family

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Family Weekend is Oct. 26-28. KALAMAZOO—Hundreds of parents and family … people in students' lives an excuse to come to town for a visit, as well as a chance to experience what college life is like at WMU. Numerous events on campus and in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2295

Citizen uprisings in Libya, Syria subject of annual talk

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… Citizen uprisings in Libya, Syria subject of annual talk Submitted by … repression and human rights will address the citizen uprisings in Libya and Syria when he presents Western Michigan … at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 . The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/212

Seita Scholars to share stories with Congressional panel

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… During the third stop on the caucus's four-city national listening tour, U.S. Rep. Dave Camp of  of Midland, Mich., … Horizons Conference Center and Temple Theatre. The event is being scheduled in conjunction with Casey Family … a Seattle-based foundation that focuses on foster care issues. WMU students who are part of WMU's famed Seita …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1096

Graduate College selects inaugural faculty fellows

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… last fall. The Graduate College Faculty Fellows program is a new WMU initiative that provides an opportunity for … while Bierlein Palmer will be focusing on graduate admissions and enrollment. Jon Adams Adams Adams is an associate professor of English who also is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4126