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Saturdays at the market: A service learning reflection by Mark Nowicki

Sustainable Business Practices

… nourishes them. Service learning integrates the practice of volunteerism with educational objectives. I knew I wanted … the process. I chose to volunteer with the market because of their mission to provide a diverse, inclusive, vital and vibrant community marketplace that offers convenient access to high quality, locally grown, …

https://wmich.edu/sustainablebusiness/nowicki2020

Semiannual Award Recipients, Fall 2018

Make a Difference Awards

… Fall 2018 Mimi Abdul, Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations Vun Doubblestein, Division of Multicultural Affairs Samantha Hooker, Haworth College of Business Sarah Hoyle-Katz, School of Social Work Kaycie …

https://wmich.edu/makeadifference/semiannual-2018-fall

Jazz students again take multiple awards in DownBeat competition

News

… music competition. Earning top honors was the University of Miami with eight wins, followed by the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with six awards and the Berklee College of Music, the University of North Texas and the Manhattan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40131

Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on An example of how the filter can be used (Photo credit: Folia Water) … to provide clean drinking water to millions at a cost of just pennies a day has been successfully produced on a … McGill and Carnegie Mellon universities and the University of Virginia was brought to WMU this fall by Folia Water of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36402

Dancers and musicians perform for annual conference

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… by WMU's Sharon Garber , during the 2014 annual conference of Corps de Ballet International held June 20 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Garber, professor of dance, is a founding member of the organization and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17291

WMU unveils its results from national campus climate survey

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The overwhelming majority of Western Michigan University students feels safe and … to addressing sexual violence, according to the results of a national survey WMU participated in last spring. The University was one of 34 public and private colleges and universities to take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36597

Mary Ellen Sartoris

School of Social Work

… , a strong social worker and faculty member in the School of Social Work for the last 15 years, died at her home after … Mary Ellen Sartoris Mary Ellen's work in the field of social work was monumentally important, and she worked in … And she continued to be involved in many aspects of our field, focusing her teaching and advising on …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/mary-ellen

Community Outreach and Engaged Scholarship

Community Partnerships

… national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources to support regional economic …  the extent to which we are engaged.  Tell  the story of our contributions and successes.  Engage  with external … City of Kalamazoo Linwood Cousins , Chair of Arts & Sciences, WMU Pam Kingery , Executive Director, Community In …

https://wmich.edu/community/coes

WMU Today to go online, feature self-published announcements

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… in store for WMU Today , the compilation of concise campus notices emailed to staff, faculty and … online repository in addition to a weekly email blast. As of Monday, Oct. 7 , submissions for WMU Today will no longer … bulletin, contact Bradley Horstman . Each Tuesday, a digest of five to six bulletins will be sent as an email blast to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55181

WMU choirs present fall showcase

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… by Deanne Puca on University Chorale KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three of Western Michigan University's acclaimed choral … Dalton Center Recital Hall. "And So It Goes: The Cycles of Our Lives" will feature music designed to represent different stages of a human life. The event is free and open to the public. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35390