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… childhood education major follows her calling Submitted by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—School has always come easy for Belle Venticinque , an early childhood … sailing. She lost her mom in a fatal car accident when she was 12. When her dad remarried, his priorities shifted and …

… on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Improving … priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and … Everybody, Kalamazoo. Dr. Timothy Ready , director of WMU's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, …

… will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Western … in their work. Sue Ellen Christian and Dr. Autumn Edwards , both associate professors of communication, will be …

… WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left, Brandy Johnson, … "outstanding" college access advocates that have received awards for their contributions to a statewide effort to …

… receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … Program. Katelyn Drummond of Dorr, Kirsten Stowell of Mattawan and Nicholas Talamantez of Kalkaska are among about … in Cape Town, South Africa, during the spring semester. She was drawn to Cape Town by the opportunity to be surrounded …

… Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Following last year's … is sponsored by Organize West Michigan, along with the WMU Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … professor of social work and associate director of the WMU Walker Institute; and Walker Institute Director Dr. Tim …

… approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its Dec. 12 … the trustees' approval means rates will increase by 3 percent. The per-bedroom rate will rise by $12; the total monthly rate is $406 under the new price …

… partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event Submitted by Chris Hybels on Left to right are Claire Burton, Mallory … in line for one of the food trucks at the event. Dr. Von Washington Jr., executive director of community relations at … interns such as local food trucks, a dunk tank and live music. All Kalamazoo Promise students also received …

… in American History: From Colonization to Globalization, was recently published in a second edition by Human Kinetics. The Midwest Book Review highlighted the … lists, Sports in American History will be much appreciated by both academia and nonspecialist general readers with an …

… Bernadine Carlson obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carlson Dr. Bernadine "Penny" … English at Western Michigan University, died May 17 . She was 97. Carlson joined the faculty in 1953 and retired in … after nearly 33 years of service to the University. She was preceded in death by two husbands, including the first, …