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Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Engineering student has sights set on space Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Parker Jarrett (left) meets with friends in Floyd … Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sophomore Parker Jarrett says she was drawn to Western Michigan University’s engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… forcing women out of the workforce Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The economic crisis … August 2020. "The COVID-19 crisis is, at its core, a low-wage worker crisis right now, because the unemployment rate is so much higher for low-wage workers," Kimmel says. "Women are represented more in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

WMU students take third place in national advertising competition

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… third place in national advertising competition Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A team of … of collegiate teams competing for the chance to move forward to the finals. This is the fifth time in six years that … three. The team of WMU advertising and promotion students was tasked with developing a marketing campaign for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64051

Dec. 9 symposium promotes neighborhood-based literacy and learning in Kalamazoo

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… literacy and learning in Kalamazoo Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kalamazoo Literacy … literacy is a right everyone should have and look forward to sharing what we’ve learned over the past year.” Lisa … volunteer tutors and instructors to individuals who want to learn more about how they can serve this important …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69941

University Theatre presents 'The Country Wife'

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… University Theatre presents 'The Country Wife' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo credit: John Lacko … reflects an aristocratic and anti-Puritan ideology, and was controversial for its sexual explicitness even in its … and out of print. Between 1753 and 1924, "The Country Wife" was considered too outrageous to be performed at all. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27945

International Contemporary Ensemble to perform on campus

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… Contemporary Ensemble to perform on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on International Contemporary Ensemble KALAMAZOO—Renowned new music collective International Contemporary … groups in new music," is dedicated to reshaping the way music is created and experienced. Since its founding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5694

Public radio news directors award WMUK for broadcasting excellence

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… Public radio news directors award WMUK for broadcasting excellence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the … radio news directors. The station has won three PRNDI awards from Public Radio News Directors Inc., the news …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/28036

Feminist author, activist to speak as part of new series

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… author, activist to speak as part of new series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chemaly KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … part of the new Raise Your Voice speaker series sponsored by the Lee Honors College. Soraya Chemaly Chemaly is a … have surfaced in recent months. The speaker series is led by the Lee Honors College, co-sponsored by the College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22205

University Theatre presents 'The Whale'

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… University Theatre presents 'The Whale' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The cast of "The Whale" … of Mormon Country, Idaho, a 600-pound recluse hides away in his apartment. Desperate to reconnect with his … and of finding beauty in unexpected places. Directed by Mark Liermann, the all-student cast includes Phil …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20948

Miller Auditorium to celebrate the 'Magic of Motown'

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… Auditorium to celebrate the 'Magic of Motown' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Enjoy the sounds of Motown at … the most recognizable and culture-defining songs in pop music history. The show features smoothly-choreographed … sounds of Detroit Motown and Philadelphia soul, backed by a seven-piece live band. Audiences will take a stroll …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20852