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A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The story of Godzilla is iconic: The 1956 film changed the science-fiction and horror realm as the … that wreaks havoc on Japan after it is awoken by an underwater hydrogen bomb, the film made waves as both a form of entertainment and as a political …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73605

Department of English Ph.D. student wins prestigious Excellence in Teaching Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Ph.D. student wins prestigious Excellence in Teaching Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … Association of Graduate Schools Excellence in Teaching Award, an honor that recognizes the region’s most outstanding … in her Youth Literature and Culture course allowed her to film a teaching demonstration as part of her portfolio for …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/morgan-shiver

Disney's 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium

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… most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its Broadway premiere on Nov. 13, 1997, 24 global productions have … Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese; has won six 1998 Tony Awards and has also earned more than 70 major arts awards. … John and Tim Rice's music from "The Lion King" animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46172

Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual festival

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… more than 90 percent of this ensemble's membership is awarded to musicians who hold first-chair-player positions in … "Amor Fati" is the world premiere of the piece, which was commissioned by the alumni and current members of WMU's … graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in film practices from Arizona State University. While he never …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46391

College of Arts and Sciences selects new associate dean

College of Arts and Sciences

… As  professor of English, Witschi teaches courses in film interpretation, U.S. literature and culture and … times throughout all of academia,” he says. “I look forward to helping the college continue to provide a wide … published many articles and essays on Mary Austin, Mark Twain, John Muir, Sinclair Lewis and Henry James; and he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66669

Documentary on journalism scandal next in WMU Ethics Center season

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… event is free and open to the public and includes a post-film discussion led by Sue Ellen Christian , a WMU associate professor of communication and award-winning journalist. The scandal Blair was caught in 2003 after plagiarizing the work of other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19726

Symphony orchestra performs classical and popular love songs

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… and Elsa's processional to the cathedral from Richard Wagner's opera "Lohengrin." Popular tunes will feature songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein's immortal Broadway production of "The King and I," music from the epic film "Titanic," and the love songs of popular songwriter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/267

WMU hosts screening of 'Southwest of Salem'

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… but continue to fight to exonerate their names. The film screening will include a brief post-film discussion facilitated by WMU's Latino Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38179

WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars'

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… WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The contest … out the ethical lessons people have learned from the "Star Wars" action films. The center's contest is titled "The Most Important …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28938

WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor

Student Affairs

… WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor … King, Lucie Grippe and Dan Hubble with their IBS Media Award for Best Audio Drama in New York City. Glen Dillon, … Interpol Inspector Vivian Wilmore ( Tasha Loomis , a   film, video and media studies student ) on her hunt for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005