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Theatre department presents free performance of new musical

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… comedy with a distinctive jazz score. About the show Set in 1962, the story follows New York socialite Belinda … Mark Barkan Mark Barkan is a songwriter and producer. He was also a musical director for the television show "The … a Fool” and the often-covered “Pretty Flamingo,” which was a hit single for Manfred Mann in 1966. Barkan co-wrote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15803

Six public career-related fairs being held at WMU next month

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… law or medical schools may attend one of three workshops set for 3 to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Bernhard … Fair The Broadcast Media Career Fair is part of a larger set of annual events hosted by the Michigan Association of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27284

Internship proves fruitful for business student

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… category analyst in May. "The experience last summer was really eye-opening to me. I didn't realize how in depth the program at WMU was and all the opportunities we have here when I started my … at WMU. They take the time to get to know you as a person, set up company mixer events and give useful feedback on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53041

WMU Theatre transports Heritage Hall to the 1920s for immersive production of 'The Great Gatsby'

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… A unique, immersive adaptation of  "The Great Gatsby" is set for a sold-out, nine-show run from  March 14 to 29 . … taking place. There's a live band and a singer, and you can watch the story of Jay Gatsby's final hours unfold," says  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/wmu-theatre-immersive-production-great-gatsby-heritage-hall

“Nothing about us without us:” new research group focuses on disability and neurodivergence in STEM

College of Arts and Sciences

… theory is ‘Nothing about us without us,’” Lepore says. “We want to make sure that we’re not doing the work without … actively inviting the voices of people who may not have always been invited to the proverbial table.”   The group is … may face in the classroom, more specifically in group work settings, as previous research reveals that neurodivergent …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/mise-stem

Out of this Earth: Margo Vriesinga Reaches for the Stars with Virgin Galactic

College of Aviation

… the words acted as a magnet, drawing the individuals towards the human quest to explore and colonize the space … wheels that never left the ground. “Originally, my interest was focused on cars and high school auto shop,” she … take second! Looking towards the future, Vriesinga has set her focus on additional responsibilities and challenges. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/vriesinga

Aviation Management and Operations Alumnus Mitchell Carr Cruising in His Career

College of Aviation

… Cruising in His Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "If you want to do something in life," says Carr, "go for it … biggest critics, who will make you double-think or don't want you to move up in life, can be family or friends.  I … saw all those buttons.  It was love at first sight."  That set the stage for envisioning a career path and was the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/carr

WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM

Haworth College of Business

… WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, … Society for Excellence in Human Resources (SEHR) was awarded a 2022-23 Superior Merit Award by the Society … has accomplished and the high bar of excellence they have set!” Witnessing student leaders develop marquee events that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72821

Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom

College of Aviation

… and, instead, make yourself actively present in ways that enhance your student experience.  Join a student … and 2021 WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner, Joel Webley  "You would be amazed," he … my first experience working in a non-profit capacity and it set the course for my future in community service."    Like …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley

Readings to launch new poetry anthology published by New Issues

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… Issues Poetry and Prose. A book launch event and reading is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 , at Bell's Eccentric Café , … an assortment of poets whose work is included. The book was coedited by Dr. William Olsen , a WMU professor of … of the 50 states," writes Jim Daniels, a Detroit native, award-winning poet and longtime professor in the creative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10069