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Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production
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… for a long haul, explains MacKenzie, who is doing her best to buy fabric from local and independently owned … masks, but haven't kept count, given that they've also been contending with recruiting, student wellness checks, … pharmacy technology workers. A large batch is earmarked for Whyndam West living community, and the team has bought more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953
Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU
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… shoreline, Dr. Tiffany Schriever's work is no day at the beach. Her research involves measuring water quality and … levels and categorizing species living in the wetlands between dunes—interdunal wetlands—to determine whether the … to get it approved and happy to go through the process because that's what we live for, to go out into the field, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039
Food marketing students clinch second place at national university case competition
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… operations, and how retailers with local supply chains are better equipped to adapt to widespread shortages of … due to COVID-19, how can independent grocers continue to be competitive through their local supply chains against … Alleyna Davis of Hastings Kylie Falk of Charlotte Benjamin Famiano of Portage Keelyn Knop of Portage Shayna …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63778
Helping future investigators solve decades-old cold case
University Libraries
… skills for this case and their future careers. "Brad has been nothing short of amazing helping the students in the … of sociology and criminal justice studies faculty member. "He was able to identify several similar homicides from … digitally, so searching through newspaper archives is the best way to discover they exist. These details can help …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-helping-future-investigators
The End of my Year Studying in Japan Pt. 2: Final Speech
Study Abroad
… what they learned. Even students that didn’t study Japanese before coming to Japan, they were able to simple yet very … of my graduation from my exchange program, I thought it’d be neat to wear it. The colorful part is the kimono, and the … I am here from Western Michigan University in America. I’ve been in Japan since last August. Today, I was to share with …
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/08/gettigfinalspeech
Kalamazoo celebrates Black Arts Festival
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… are free, unless noted. Donations are welcomed and will be collected by the program’s sponsor, the Black Arts and … Photo scavenger hunt at the Epic Center. Community members will explore arts organizations located in The Epic … Honoring BACC Founders Lois Jackson, James Palmore, Bertha McNeal and Gail Sydnor and features a buffet lunch, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33235
Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences
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… is streamlining its process, based on student feedback, to better highlight purpose-driven projects and encourage more … endorsing (the project), getting the University to stand behind it and helping students to talk about their … justice Entrepreneurship Global engagement Health and well-being Leadership Research and creative scholarship …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312
Race, feminist perspectives and politics focus of discussion
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… of gender and women's studies, and her students will go beyond their usual classroom boundaries for an evening this … focusing particularly on media figures and celebrities like Beyoncé. The free and open event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 31 , will be in 1920 Sangren Hall. It is part of the students' …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31358
WMU dancers selected for June appearance in Washington, D.C.
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… The students will perform a work, titled "The Illusion Has Been Just a Dream." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A dance work performed … by 13 Western Michigan University dance students has been selected in regional competition to be showcased at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31356
Free Chinese culture workshops offered this spring
International Student and Scholar Services
… (not verified) on Chinese knotting is one of the skills being taught in the upcoming workshops. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … for five Chinese culture workshops. The free workshops are being taught in English by instructors from China. They are open to the public and being offered for personal enrichment. Spring 2016 workshops …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30633