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Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… work contributed to a documentary film narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson that will air at 8 p.m. … to the prosperous, industrial north during and after World War II. The film features Tyson's voice guiding viewers … north left behind the legacy of slavery and segregation and set out to find the American dream. "Up From the Bottoms" is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

Newell Rubbermaid to build at BTR Park

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… The company's move is being assisted with a $2 million award from the Michigan Strategic Fund. Newell will build on … has customers around the world and has told us they want this facility to be a showcase," says Bob Miller, WMU … and the BTR Park's point person. "We know they've already set that process in motion by reaching out to architects and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6076

Medieval prayer book newly available online

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… of the 48th International Congress on Medieval Studies, set for Thursday through Sunday, May 9-12, on the campus of … The manuscript, part of the Cistercian Studies Collection, was digitized by the WMU Libraries Digitization Center and a descriptive metadata structure was designed by the Technical Services Department. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7091

Director of executive education named for ISM program

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… Director of executive education named for ISM program Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jones KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s … Belt, a specialized training certification that includes a set of tools and techniques used in a disciplined way to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… the 25 Year Club during a gala honoring longtime employees set for Tuesday, Dec. 3 . The annual gala, held in the … representative, Human Resources Susan D. Coker , executive assistant, vice president for student affairs' office … , senior library assistant, University Libraries Amy J. Seth , director, University Recreation Brian E. Shade , LAN …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10913

Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar

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… Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 12 . A professional … specializes in mixed media work combined with pigmented beeswax. Her paintings interweave patterns painted in vibrant … her creative activity experience back to the classroom and set an example of professionalism in the visual arts to our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058

Western's Army ROTC again recognized with top cadet in state

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… in Michigan during the past four years the honor has been awarded. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A student member of Western … of Michigan. Caleb M. Goodell of Manchester, Michigan, was awarded the Association of the U.S. Army's Arsenal of … an infantry basic officer leadership course with his sights set on ultimately being accepted into the 75 th Ranger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63924

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

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… will present its 2011-12 Annual Make a Difference Award to four staff members being honored for their … place to work and study. 2011-12 Annual Make a Difference Awardees Myra L. Currie , parking clerk in the Department of … and be honored during WMU's annual Academic Convocation, set for 2 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. During the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646

New Sangren designed for instructional change and sustainability

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… built with the goal of achieving LEED gold certification, was designed by SHW Group of Berkley, Mich. and constructed … Co. A formal celebration, "Excellence Renewed," was set for Sept. 28. It also recognized the creation of an … a model for others in Michigan. So in addition to being a cutting-edge classroom building, Sangren is an exemplar of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1840

WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

… emphasis. Nevertheless, the new name brought its own set of misconceptions. Dr. Stephen Covell, chair of … and thematic issues. “I think it’s really helpful that way,” says Covell. “Our program helps students see the world more broadly, and as I tell them, if you want to understand history, you can't understand it without …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749