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Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… caused a historic shift in the trajectory in the lives and careers of women." A major driving force is the decimation of … so much higher for low-wage workers," Kimmel says. "Women are represented more in the low-wage workforce than men." … The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director

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… Rapids become the school of choice for students in the area who are pursuing professional success on their own terms," says … Rapids offers more than 20 graduate degree programs in areas including business, engineering, education, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64494

WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks

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… equipment (PPE)—such as N95 masks—based on how fibers are arranged in the mask material. Their discovery could … just how you actually build the mask," says Durbin. "It suggests there are alternatives to testing the raw materials that you're …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… folks have done, and I am amazed," McCorkle says. "There are lots of people right now talking about anti-racism, being equitable, inclusive—these are wonderful terms. But if there's no action behind them, … staff, students and alumni. Their goal is to identify areas that contribute to systemic racism and racial inequity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

Tickets on sale for 'The Lion King' at Miller Auditorium

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… King." (Photo credit: Joan Marcus) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Tickets are on sale now for the West Michigan premiere of Disney's … Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series. Tickets are on sale now and range from $32 to $77. They can be … ID is required at the time of pickup. Group discounts are available at (269) 387-2312. For more news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44109

We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness

We Talk

… environment. Conversations recorded for One Small Step are not about politics but rather about who we are as people, what we care about and our dreams for the future. Every interview …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459

'The Fierce Urgency of Now' inspires MLK Day speaker, teach-in on Western’s campus

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… live online . View information about events Both events are free and open to the public, although tickets for the talk are required and available through the box office for pick … than 20 years in journalism has included stops at the biggest sports media network and several reputable newspapers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70357

Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2022

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… hours Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 24-27 . Listed below are hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University offices and services. Students, employees and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular … should be referred to local hospitals or other health care providers. The Student Recreation Center (SRC) will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69832

Passion and dedication help computer science student reach the stars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and opportunities to grow his desire to pursue a career in the computer science field.    “My experience at … academic success to Jason Johnson and Colin MacCreery. They are incredibly dedicated to the success of their students and are part of the reason I am pursing a graduate education,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73108

‘An exciting time’: WMU to build new residence hall for first-year students

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… 2026. The current buildings will close this May to  prepare for construction . “Western Michigan University is … We envision a space that meets students where they are and allows us the opportunity to manage future needs as … center and dining facility. To ensure student housing needs are balanced across campus, WMU's newest residential project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74307