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Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine devoting decades … the gap between the academic and public communities.” Digging into the history of The City of Four Flags Beginning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math

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… Students make a protective case to cushion an egg that will be dropped off of a balcony. "It's important to … to experience various career options within science, technology, engineering, arts and math fields," says Alison … age," says Marsh. "I can only imagine where I would be if no one did that for me." FUTURE PROJECTS Marsh checks to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203

'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

Theatre

… 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

Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets

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… "People are just excited to have this back, because it's not just an event. It's a way for people to connect and … off the festivities with a welcome followed by the ROTC Cannon Crew firing off a ceremonial blast from Boomer the cannon. The Bronco Marching Band and cheer and dance teams will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815

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