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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

WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

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… 1,300 degrees during summer commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … from 31 countries. Those attending commencement should note that backpacks of any kind are strictly prohibited in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47571

Western researcher publishes work on building rituals and purpose in an evolving workplace

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… And anyone who has been on a series of Zoom calls knows that these rituals have been dramatically impacted by … to come into the office—and need a reason to since they now realize they can work effectively remotely. Using office … recognize their emotion as not just their own, but as bigger than themselves. When leaders speak about these shared …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65170

Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on … replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day.  "In the USA, we're in a stage of reckoning with racism and with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times

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… 100 schools for veterans by Military Times Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44012

Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public

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… Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Clarke KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Women in higher … will be on the Western Michigan University campus Friday, Nov. 10 , to participate in the annual Women of Color …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43476

Speaker to address today's changing perspectives on gender

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… today's changing perspectives on gender Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Schofield KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During two … acclaim. He went on to sell out some of the world's biggest theatre venues. After more than a decade as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39114

World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress

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… annual congress Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Sharon Kinoshita KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Medieval scholars from around the … and a virtual talent show. View the program . It is not the traditional format for the congress, which in the past has attracted thousands to campus to mingle, visit and purchase medieval …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/63939

'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist

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… senior showcase depicting her grandmother. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No. It's a word that has the power to change the trajectory … her experience with the Kalamazoo Book Art Center—a nonprofit devoted to the creation and teaching of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508

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