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The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus
News
… with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , … Motown group The Velvelettes. At 9 years old, she remembers, "I would sit on my curb (in Flint, Michigan), and I … … we won that $25!" The ladies' newfound fame on campus unearthed a challenge; their exotic name was difficult for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261
New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western
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… Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizabeth "E.J." … like that. I'm just so grateful that I found the path I did, because I always knew what I wanted to do—being in the entertainment …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074
WMU Theatre stages poetic drama inspired by tragedy
Theatre
… with an intimate production of the poetic drama, "The Women of Lockerbie," inspired by the crash of Pan Am 103. The … determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the … WMU Theatre alum and part-time instructor Kate Thomsen will direct the all WMU student cast. When asked what makes this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37227
University's geospatial sciences designation to be touted at open house
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… month will celebrate its recent designation as one of 25 American institutions newly named a Center for Academic … designation is valid for one year, with expected annual renewals as the University keeps current with evolving GS … The agency serves the nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43392
WMU political science professors field election calls from far and wide
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… University political science professors have been busy fielding calls both locally and from other parts of the world from media outlets interested in their perspectives on the presidential race. Dr. Jim Butterfield was on television in Vietnam, while Dr. Mahendra Lawoti , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36122
WMU to break ground on economic-development engine
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… WMU to break ground on economic-development engine Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … input in 2016 and 2017. That input led to the design that was submitted to the EDA approximately a year ago. With the … a community advisory committee, discussions with the nearby neighborhoods and public comment solicited through …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50722
WMU to announce alliance with Florida Southwestern State College
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… need and impact on Charlotte County’s economic development. During the event, WMU President John M. Dunn and FSW … about the importance of the alliance for each school. Additional speakers include Denis Wright , FSW regional vice president for economic development, and Bill Truex , chairman of the Charlotte County …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35812
WMU music student lands professional opera role
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… Rapids' collegiate vocal competition last November, Regan was identified as a local emerging artist and was later called upon when Opera Grand … the coolest thing for me. I'm so grateful." Regan, who studies under the instruction of Dr. Kenneth Prewitt , will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32841
Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives
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… benefits of college access programs through the TRiO Upward Bound program, a federal initiative designed to prepare first-generation or low-income students for success. That experience along with a … graduate assistantship with economically and academically disadvantaged students helped build her passion for working …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609
Varied elements of identity come together in alum's art exhibit
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… Varied elements of identity come together in alum's art exhibit … by Anonymous (not verified) on Siegel's exhibit will be on display through April 16. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western … addition to my familiar urban landscape paintings." Siegel was born in Grand Rapids and over her life has divided her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22547