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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

'The Phantom of the Opera' headlines Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 Broadway season

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… Mailers Spotlight Series events as soon as they are announced. Season ticket holders have the opportunity for … the nation by the Financial Times. Zhang Financial is also known for its commitment to philanthropy, especially within … Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is "bigger and better than ever before" and features a brilliant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45883

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… aviation education using augmented reality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lori Brown , associate … through the use of Microsoft's HoloLens mixed reality technology, the first self-contained, holographic computer. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… naming gift for financial wellness center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … wellness? Most Americans, by their own admission, are not financially literate, note DeMello and Sanford, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Researchers at Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

University Theatre hosts third annual New Play Festival

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… annual New Play Festival Submitted by Emily Duguay on Keynote speaker and playwright Charles Smith KALAMAZOO, … events are free and open to the public. Reservations are not necessary. The festival combines resources with WMU's … parenthood, children that are lost for one reason or another, and the power of family," she says. " It is a bond …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40410

Four public career-related events coming up at WMU

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… public career-related events coming up at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The career fairs run from Sept. 20 through … students and recent alumni. All of the events are free, and no pre-registration is required. Three are being held on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34669

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

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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 to play critical role in national manufacturing initiative

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… role in national manufacturing initiative Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Faculty experts and a new … play a critical role in a new $171 million manufacturing innovation initiative being announced by U.S. Secretary of …

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