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Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink

W Magazine

… my friends.”  When it comes to describing the special bond between Cheryl Whitman TenBrink , BA ′69, MSL′ 77, and … participated in the Susan G. Komen of Southwest Michigan Race for the Cure. TenBrink was recognized for her passion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… recalls, “My student base was primarily students from India, which in hind sight was a huge opportunity to expand … and record high fuel prices,” recalled Williams, “I was furloughed for two years in October of 2008.”   Much like the … he once again worked as a line service technician.  In between refueling and towing aircraft around Boeing Field, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2015/03/marcus-williams-seattle-supersonic-almost

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… by leaders with Western Michigan University, Kellogg Community College (KCC) and the Michigan Economic … In addition to Western's announcement, MEDC and Kellogg Community College unveiled plans for a combined $4 …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

Lyceum Series to take broad look at sexual identity issues

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… identities and other dimensions of diversity including race, ethnicity, gender and religion. Speakers will cover a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42433

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… they've gone through and how they are just trying to have a better life." Richardson is involved in the WMU Global … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from … connections to expand Global Leaders to McLeod Ganj, India, where—after a humanitarian needs assessment—students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

Speaker to address today's changing perspectives on gender

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… acclaim. He went on to sell out some of the world's biggest theatre venues. After more than a decade as an … sex, gender and sexuality are influenced by factors such as race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, cultural heritage, … Differences program began in 1999 as a collaboration between the City of Kalamazoo and WMU to heighten awareness …

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

Stanford names two WMU students as University Innovation Fellows

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… work with faculty to develop new courses. Puckett hopes to better connect students from different areas in … Puckett LaWarre, an active member of the Sunseeker solar race car team at WMU, works as a tutor at Kalamazoo high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38475

WMU homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… attempt, numerous academic and informational events, a 5k race across campus and, of course, Bronco football highlight … Lawn of Heritage Hall. Guests are encouraged to arrive between 2:30 and 3 p.m.; the ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35240

Martin Luther King Jr. remembered with virtual events, community read

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… sponsored by the Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations . Register here . TRHT Kalamazoo: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62609

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Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations

… There is a large collection of books regarding various races, ethnics and groups at Lewis Walker Institute. Books … 1975 Unknown (1 of 7) Rule, James B. Insight and Social Betterment 1978 Unknown Schumacher, Dorin Get Funded 1992 … American Levine, Stuart/ Lurie, Nancy O. The American Indian Today 1965 Native American Fast, Howard The Last …

https://wmich.edu/walkerinstitute/library