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Graphic novel expert to give talk as part of common read events

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… Ballroom. Dr. Hillary Chute , associate professor of English at the University of Chicago, will speak on … WMU students with varying levels of artistic ability—from none to considerable—are engaging in Spiegelman's … lie in contemporary American literature, specifically in how public and private histories take shape in the form of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27437

Five-time Tony nominee 'Rock of Ages' visits campus

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… Five-time Tony nominee 'Rock of Ages' visits campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Rock … Michigan University's Miller Auditorium for a single show at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Purchase tickets online … Michigan Plus Series. Tickets are on sale now and range from $25 to $55. They can be purchased online at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/86

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

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… elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she barely … and employment skills. Her parents are also benefiting from partnerships WMU has in the community. Nora Thomas … Story "We're so excited because we're getting to see how our programs over the past five years or so have had a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303

U.S. strategies in East Asia topic of lecture by visiting scholar

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… U.S. strategies in East Asia topic of lecture by visiting scholar Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wei … the nature of the new Asian order will be determined by how the United States employs its power; how it manages its … also suggests that without coordination with and support from key players in East Asia, the "strategic" rebalance of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4294

Apply now for visiting scholar and artists program funding

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… Apply now for visiting scholar and artists program funding Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … applications for the 2012-13 program year, which runs from September 2012 through April 2013. The deadline for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/306

St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics

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… Arena KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University community is invited to plunge into the icy waters of a makeshift … Ice Arena on St. Patrick's Day Saturday, March 17 , to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. 2012 … President John M. Dunn also is expected to participate. "From the president to the faculty and staff and especially …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/226

Free football rally in Grand Rapids for Bronco fans

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stampede Pep Rally is Wednesday in Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Western … to the marching band, several other representatives from WMU will be on hand to fire up rally participants … to the Stampede is available. Please register online at mywmu.com 3:45 p.m. - Buses arrive near Miller Auditorium 4 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1305

Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming

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… An early "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" movie premiere, discussion with Marvel comic creator Gabby Rivera and comic … she says this event is about more than entertainment and fanfare; it's an opportunity to engage the community in a wider … component. It's not, ‘Let's just go see a fun movie.’ How do we use the principles and what's being learned and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69657

Nature and family hold sway in professor's art show

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… Nature and family hold sway in professor's art show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artwork by Gay Walker is on display through May 21. KALAMAZOO—A master faculty … art gallery through May 21 , with an artist's reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 . The reception and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15021

Powerful piece wins WMU dance student prestigious choreography award

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… Allesee Choreography Award on Saturday, Oct. 12 , during a showcase at the Michigan Dance Festival. Her original piece, "Dear Larry," moved judges in both its precision and power. "I always tend to draw from personal experience, or just from what I know," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56188