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Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities

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… about often enough. So when people come to see our show, maybe not knowing that I have cerebral palsy, and the first … compete in the Miss USA pageant, who had created  Miss You Can Do It , a national pageant for girls with disabilities … department. The professors don't try to build students into this perfect performer who can do everything. They ask, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331

Race, feminist perspectives and politics focus of discussion

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… of gender and women's studies, and her students will go beyond their usual classroom boundaries for an evening this … of people," says Richardson. "As my research delves into how African-American women negotiate and navigate media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31358

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference Submitted by Deanne Puca on … . "The Make a Difference Awards are an important way we can acknowledge and say thanks for the incredible efforts of … working in person on campus, staying in the office well into many nights and constantly being available at any hour …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004

WMU closed Monday, Feb. 2, due to severe weather

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… and emergency services, Western Michigan University will be closed Monday, Feb. 2 , due to severe weather. All classes are canceled. The closure includes the University's Kalamazoo … 8 a.m. to midnight , Feb 2 . All offices are closed. Biggby Coffee is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dining services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21468

Roads closed Homecoming Saturday for 5K Campus Classic

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… roads and parking areas at Western Michigan University will be closed for varying periods the morning of homecoming … runs clockwise around the main campus. The 1K events will be held at Kanley Track. Major changes were made to the race course for 2012 to accommodate what has become one of the largest 5K races in Michigan. About …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1354

Juggling knives, flying and a busy academic schedule, aviation grad has big things on horizon

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… pilot but also a competitive juggler. Albrecht is a member of the Sky Broncos, Western's precision flight team. … school and hasn't looked back. He was recently accepted into the Delta Propel Career Path Program —one of three … how much fuel will be used, as accurately as possible. "I cannot recommend a better program within the College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67823

Mannheim Steamroller coming to Miller Auditorium

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… an elite group of artists that include U2, Jay-Z and The Beach Boys. The show features classic Christmas hits as well … Mailers Spotlight Series and is welcomed by Pepsi. Tickets can be purchased online , by calling (269) 387-2300 or … ID is required at the time of pickup. Groups of 10 or more can call (269) 387-2312 for special discounts. In an effort …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48125

Virtual and in-person summer camps offered at Western

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… In-person and virtual summer camp opportunities are being added online in the coming weeks. Some of the options … , and include Graphic Novels, Playwriting, SurvivalCraft, Cryptography, Where Does Your Water Go?, Virtual Reality and … for students entering their senior year of high school. You can  learn more and register  online. The College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63704

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

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… As an art therapist, Flanders hopes to help people better express themselves and heal through art. Flanders … things," Flanders says. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Like strokes on a canvas, Sharmane Flanders has painted a bright future for … ARTISTIC HUB Outside of the classroom, Flanders has tapped into Kalamazoo's vibrant art community to develop as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

Miller Auditorium announces 2012-13 Broadway series

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… Michigan Series lineup. Taking the stage this year will be "West Side Story," "Les Misérables," "Hair" and a return … of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," … "Les Misérables" Jan. 29-Feb. 3, 2013 --Cameron Mackintosh presents a new 25th anniversary production of Boublil …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/359