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WMU students plan Night Out in Vegas for area senior citizens

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… Night Out in Vegas for area senior citizens Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Odds are … needed. Pre-entertainment begins with Bingo at 5 p.m. , the casino tables will open at 6 p.m., and the dance will run … are necessary to attend this semi-formal event that is free and open to the public. Free parking will be available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38804

Colorful prom planned for local senior crowd

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… Colorful prom planned for local senior crowd Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Sparks will fly … are necessary to attend this semiformal event, which is free and open to the public. The prom includes live Big Band … p.m. Bingo will start at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. while casino games will start at 6 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52450

'The Muppets' is Wednesday's featured Miller Movie

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… Muppets' is Wednesday's featured Miller Movie Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "The Muppets" KALAMAZOO--Western … Card and $2 for all others. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and free popcorn is available on a first-come, first-served … their own separate ways. Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/169

‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’

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… ‘The Voice’ Submitted by Erin Flynn on Update : On Monday, Nov. 10, Austin’s journey on “The Voice” came to an end in the Knockout Round. But this is just the beginning for the … the Battle Round by superstar coach Michael Bublé; he has now joined #TeamBuble for the Knockout Round. Jack Austin …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… is a burden for some students, and courses using free OER can be a financial relief.   "I remember feeling so … the beginning of the semester when I found out that I did not have to buy a textbook,” shared one student in a … Hrivnyak , ANTH 2510 Kyle Jehnzen , AVS1210 Marie Moreno , BCM 3700 Dr. Kenneth Smith , MUS 3810 Katherine Suender …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/nine-oer-grants

Western community celebrates outstanding observations in CDC study on campus

W Magazine

… many are wearing them correctly—meaning covering both the nose and mouth. According to the latest observations of … universities that launched the study from September to November 2020 was 85.5% compliance with wearing masks, 89.7% … of whom were wearing them correctly. Bensley says he’s not only pleased with the campus community’s compliance but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63785

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… guide for the metal sand casting industry to move toward economically sustainable practices by reducing material waste, … lowering operational risks. “The paper has an innovative approach to combining advanced economic modeling … cutting-edge materials science, focusing on precision deposition techniques, aiming to develop next-generation …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/clifford-mensah-best-paper-award

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

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… will bridge the generational gap between students and Indigenous leaders at Western Michigan University. The University … tribal nations in Southwest Michigan: Gun Lake, Pokagon and Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi.    Jamie Stuck, … an award ceremony on Friday, Sept. 19 , at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, following the NAHF board meeting at 11 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program

Reservations due for spring employee luncheon

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… Reservations due for spring employee luncheon Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Nonbargaining staff members at … are due Wednesday, May 9. This year's theme is "Bronco Casino Royal." The service project is the Kalamazoo Humane …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/388

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership Submitted by Deanne Puca on … The Board of Trustees, which he served from 2016-20, honored him with a resolution recognizing his strong advocacy … also served as a co-managing partner of MGM Grand Detroit Casino and co-owned five Black-owned newspapers. Throughout …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary