Kalamazoo College celebrates its Fulbright Scholars! READ MORE!
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WMU Grad Discusses the Evolution of Education
With nearly three decades of experience in the education sector, Fortenberry has received extensive recognition for her contributions to the field including a nominee of the Western Michigan University Outstanding Adult Learner Award, a recipient of the WMU Educational Research Award and the WMU Don and Helen Weaver Endowment for Community Education Award. READ MORE!
Coronavirus Case linked to Plasma Center
One symptomatic employee who works for the Grifols BioMat USA, has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The health department advises people who were at the plasma center located at 167 E. Kalamazoo Avenue on the following dates June 27, 28, and 29, and July 3, 6, 8, and 9 to monitor themselves daily for symptoms of the respiratory disease and seek testing from their healthcare provider. READ MORE!
Jeter Donates $25,000 to Bronson
The Turn 2 Foundation announced it would donate $25,000 to the Bronson Health Foundation’s Rapid Response Fund. “We are grateful to the amazing doctors, nurses and therapists at Bronson Healthcare for their devotion to helping others and saving lives during these unprecedented times,” said Sharlee Jeter, president of the Turn 2 Foundation. “ READ MORE HERE!
Kalamazoo Controversial Police Arrest Under Review
In light of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police officers, Kalamazoo, Michigan is dealing with past issues that address potential police violence on residents. SEE VIDEO HERE!
Car Museum Highlights Green Book
To ease their way, Victor Hugo Green published “The Negro Travelers’ Green Book” with a listing of places — some commercial, some private homes — where dark-skinned people could stay and eat, where they could buy gas and even which towns to avoid for their own safety. READ MORE!
City of Kalamazoo Spring Clean-Up Dates
The Spring Clean-Up will occur in May on the same day that was originally scheduled in April (e.g., 1st Monday). Collections scheduled for the 1st Friday in May will instead occur on the 1st Monday. The Brush Program will then start in June and offer monthly collections through October. READ MORE!
WMU 3D printers produce face shields
Western Michigan University’s 3D printers aren’t sitting idle during the pandemic. Instead, staff and professors from multiple campus departments are using them to produce personal protective equipment–specifically face shields–for health care workers who desperately need them during the COVID-19 patient surge. READ MORE!