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The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… Michigan), and I would listen to this gal play the piano. My parents let me take lessons, and I would walk four of … I missed a lesson until I was 22." That passion for piano is what led Barbee-McNeal to Kalamazoo in the early … needs a name. Street was studying French at the time and suggested Les Jolies Femmes—French for The Pretty Women. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin … demonstrated exceptional service in areas that reflect innovative and effective programming, increase Western's … effective and unique programs," Bott says. "I’m honored to present them with this award on behalf of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

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… open for new lifelong learning classes, trips Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Two OLLI at WMU members discuss the new … Registrations are requested for January Thaw. To register, nonmembers should call (269) 387-4200 and members should …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416

Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

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… through the use of motion capture suits and digital technology. Dancers were transported to a virtual world through the use of motion capture suits and digital technology. Dancers were transported to a virtual world through the use of motion capture suits and digital technology. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The pandemic thrust the world into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239

Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021

Haworth College of Business

… by Stacey Anderson on Kalamazoo, Mich.—The Super Bowl: It's not only a competition for the teams on the field but also … us take a break from bad news. Other advertisers will acknowledge our somber mood and try to provide hope and … Fiverr, Vroom, Chipotle, DoorDash, Hellmann's and Huggies. These companies actually grew during the pandemic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

W Magazine

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage … several productions at the Purple Rose Theatre including another Daniels comedy, "Pickleball." Courtesy: Sean Carter … but the power of laughter that Thomsen sees as the play’s biggest takeaway. “The world we’re currently living in is so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

WMU excels at educating, producing entrepreneurs

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… major and maker of handcrafted soaps, has experienced enough success as a young entrepreneur that proceeds from … Delp's plans to start an organization combining her knowledge of nature with her love for local history and for … as creating something that will bring value. They're not interested in working for somebody else. They want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30067

Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action

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… Kobe Brown, a theatre major. Western Michigan University is not a place to go, it's a place to become. That's the mantra … various town hall sessions, design groups and surveys since November 2018. "This is not our work, this is your work," says Proudfoot, who is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294

Biking for Black Lives Matter: WMU vocal jazz director raising money, awareness to combat systemic racism

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… director of vocal jazz and Gold Company is taking note of systemic racism and injustice facing the Black … was the day of George Floyd's funeral. I rode 46 miles to honor the 46 years of his life and that just made that ride … as well as cyclists in Maine, Iowa and Washington state. "Knowing that my rides are part of a larger group and purpose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60200

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

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… Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new … father and later her boyfriend. "We went most of our lives not really understanding what that looks like." "I had at … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818