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Humor and a whole host of animals: WMU expert explains what to watch for in Super Bowl ads

Haworth College of Business

… it. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —On Sunday, Feb. 11 , millions of Americans will be glued to their televisions for Super Bowl … University, explains why the big game is such a big deal. “ With viewership expected to be roughly 125 million, the … playing songs that Boomers or Gen Xers remember from their youth. Slowing down on AI : Using AI to make commercials is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74562

Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

First-Year Faces

… will be a cultural shock for Molly Cochran .  “I’m an American citizen, but I was born in Sasebo, Japan,” she says. … accepted my credits.” During a campus visit, she connected with Western’s ROTC program—a familiar fit with her family’s … community. Current projects include working with refugee youth at Bethany Christian Services; bringing therapy dogs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548

Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact

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… was not easy. "She took the limits off herself, as an African American and as a woman," says Sonya Bernard-Hollins , a … of the Merze Tate Explorers . "She lived her entire life with the attitude that, 'I'm not going to let that stop me. … through them, but I'm not going to let that define me.'" A young Merze Tate, left, stands with her mother, Myrtle, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998

Outdoor, socially distant performances bring live theatre back to WMU

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… socially distant, outdoor production of "Sunday in the Park with George." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Finishing the hat. It’s what … last rehearsal we had in the spring before everything was canceled," says Marcus Jackson , a senior music theatre … I'm here, and I'll never take it for granted again." "These young performers are facing a world that’s so uncertain, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61143

Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution

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… I grew up in a metropolitan city," she says. "But even within the city there were pockets of poverty, poor people … economics from Western Michigan University in 2019. "You get to influence policy, you get to see policy making up close and provide your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57684

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western

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… B.S.'00, is having a moment. His sculpture triptych of African American folklore hero High John the Conqueror is … of the chapter's seven charter members. "I was so impressed with all of them because they were goal-oriented and wanted … Brunch. "The biggest thing is brotherhood: knowing that you have brothers for life, people who will have your back, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476

WMU launches Best Midwestern High School Writing contest

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… is Jan. 10, 2013. KALAMAZOO—Who says kids these days can’t write? Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College, in partnership with the Department of English and its Third Coast Writing … competition for high school students to demonstrate that young writers can display extraordinary talent for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2938

Stand-up comedian Demetri Martin performs on campus

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… best known for his Comedy Central show, "Important Things with Demetri Martin." He released a stand-up CD/DVD, "These … public Wednesday, Feb. 8, and range from $16 to $20. They can be purchased by calling (269) 387-2300 or … Programs office at (269) 387-2118. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 30, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/109

Accreditation assessment team invites public comment

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… the rigorous examination process. That process begins with assessment, which started anew this year as the … on Thursday, Dec. 21, between 1 and 3 p.m . Email comments can be sent to crime@wmich.edu . Telephone comments are … and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed. Once the assessors complete their review of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73789

WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on The autonomous electric shuttle can hold up to four passengers at a time, or a wheelchair rider with two passengers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … for our veterans," Asher adds. "New autonomous technology can fill this mobility need now, and completing this project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504