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Kalamazoo's commitment to education topic of panel at WMU

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… at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on Robb KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The evolution of the Kalamazoo region's commitment to … will also discuss potential future paths, contemplating what it may mean to embrace a "right to literacy" and an … to ensure educational equity and access. Panelists will share their thoughts on what a commitment to educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45977

Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

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… years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zabihullah Najafi is … "Kids in Afghanistan don't have childhoods," he says. "Many are poor, and there's so much poverty that kids are forced … a family who was always asking her mom, 'When we go back, what happens?' And I knew the answer was they were never …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Test of WMU Alert system set for Wednesday, Dec. 23

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… by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A campuswide test of the WMU Alert emergency notification system at Western … Alert caller ID is (269) 387-0911. WMU Alert text messages are sent from 226787, 67283, 78015, 81437 or 22911. WMU Alert emails are sent from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62608

Owner of dog boutique next speaker in entrepreneurship series

Haworth College of Business

… Dogs boutique, with two locations in West Michigan, will be the next speaker in the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker … Business. Leder will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, March 16, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45475

WMU saluted again in rankings of veteran-friendly institutions

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… University has again been singled out as being among the best institutions in the nation for military veterans … institutions. WMU is the only Michigan school to have appeared on all eight years of the publication's annual list of … members, military veterans and their families. More than 500 colleges took part in this year's detailed survey. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36268

Public career fairs bringing hundreds of employers to WMU

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… Public career fairs bringing hundreds of employers to WMU Submitted … connect with job seekers from across West Michigan when they participate in six career fairs at Western Michigan … or contacting CSES at career-fair@wmich.edu or (269) 387-2745. The STEM Fair has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44780

Design, future consumer landscapes focus of upcoming talk

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… Design, future consumer landscapes focus of upcoming talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich—"The Future Consumer Landscape: The New Metrics of Success" … social and cultural engagement. Speaking at 3 p.m. in 105-106 Bernhard Center , Ibrahim will explore how innovation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38421

Perryman-Clark named associate dean of Lee Honors College

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… Mich.—A champion for understanding cultural diversity in the teaching of writing and a key leader in the creation of … discuss Afrocentric and language rights pedagogies have appeared in rhetoric and composition journals such as … a Faculty Award for Research and Creative Activities in 2015 and Faculty Achievement Award in Diversity and Inclusion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47509

The Charlie Rogers Band and Emily Hearn to play campus concert

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The Charlie Rogers Band and Emily Hearn to play campus … (not verified) on Emily Hearn KALAMAZOO—Country music group the Charlie Rogers Band and opening act Emily Hearn will … touring acts, including country star Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish. Charlie Rogers Band Charlie …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13326

Longtime tennis coach inducted into MAC Hall of Fame

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… Mich.— Betsy Kuhle , who for more than three decades guided the Western Michigan University women's tennis team as head … said Dr. Jon Steinbrecher , MAC commissioner. "We are honored to welcome them to the Mid-American Conference … tennis program for 33 years as head coach from 1983 to 2015 and is the all-time winningest women's tennis coach in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40347