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DEI Vocabulary

Diversity and Inclusion

… A person's perception of having a gender, which may or may not correspond with their sex at birth. Harassment – A form … bias—whether intentionally, visibly, verbally, or not—we engage in interpersonal racism. Interpersonal racism … and gender identities not included in this list. Microaggressions – Manifestations of prejudice and hatred that are …

https://wmich.edu/diversity/resources/deivocabulary

Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits

College of Arts and Sciences

… Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership class gives nearly $15,000 to four … based on their established priorities, the class struggled with issues like the age group the organizations …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news2013-5-lnp

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

News

… 'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at … owner Dana Sue in the hit Netflix series "Sweet Magnolias." (Courtesy: Netflix) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From "Steel Magnolias" on a small stage at Western Michigan University to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

News

… for patients in need. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home paychecks, … and eventually help families and children who were also struggling. She'll take a giant step toward that goal, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

News

… do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is no longer an option? That is a question that many students … of uncertainty. “Lately, things have have felt anything but normal,” says first-year business student Jacob Myers . “I … around its Business Externship Program—one of the single biggest career exploration opportunities that students early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of … solely by women.  Beyond access to funding, there is no shortage of challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. But …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine devoting decades … the gap between the academic and public communities.” Digging into the history of The City of Four Flags Beginning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

News

… Students make a protective case to cushion an egg that will be dropped off of a balcony. "It's important to … to experience various career options within science, technology, engineering, arts and math fields," says Alison … age," says Marsh. "I can only imagine where I would be if no one did that for me." FUTURE PROJECTS Marsh checks to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203

OLLI at WMU Procedures

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… associated with colleges and universities to provide non-credit courses and activities specifically developed for … the goals and objectives of OLLI at WMU. OLLI at WMU is not a legal entity. It has no separate financial authority … to the best interests of OLLI at WMU and WMU, including the depositing of funds in a WMU account on behalf of OLLI at …

https://wmich.edu/olli/about/procedures

'The Phantom of the Opera' headlines Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 Broadway season

News

… Mailers Spotlight Series events as soon as they are announced. Season ticket holders have the opportunity for … the nation by the Financial Times. Zhang Financial is also known for its commitment to philanthropy, especially within … Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is "bigger and better than ever before" and features a brilliant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45883