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Screening, performance set for world premiere of 'Spirit Moves'

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… Michigan University. Rootead dancers The audience will be treated to a screening of the first installment of the … because there is a lack of educational media about West African dance practices, even though it continues to gain … practices and artifacts are often appropriated and diluted into pop culture trends seen as fashionable or cool, while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39422

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College is a journey of self discovery. Beyond academics, eye-opening internships and … passion for the field and want to help others who may struggle with spirituality or the loss of someone they love, … arts and how much that was supported here." Osterhout moved into the Fine Arts House her first year, a living learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

Registration under way for spring Lifelong Learning classes

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… programs for adults. KALAMAZOO--Registration has begun for the spring 2012 classes being offered by Western … joy of learning--there are no tests or grades. They fall into one of seven categories: arts and humanities, current … University Programs at (269) 387-4200. Contact: Tonya Durlach February 16, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/158

Jack S. Wood obituary

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… was a hallmark of his tenure at WMU, and he is fondly remembered as the founding director of Western's Office of Public … grants that resulted in a Science for Citizens Center being established there to serve citizens and governments … the biomedical science program while it transitioned into a separate department, chairing various campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1857

Princeton Review names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list

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… Princeton Review names WMU to 'Best Midwestern Colleges' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on … list. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has once again been named one of the "Best Midwestern Colleges" by the … and advisors whose recommendations we invite. We also take into account what students at the schools reported to us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1296

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… 28, 2023. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Racing is spelled r-a-y-c-I-n-g because the cars are powered by sun rays,” explains Byron … Grand Prix (FSGP) is a track race and the location of it can vary by year. The 2023 FSGP took place at Heartland … to compete in the three-day race that determines which team can complete the most 2.5-mile laps. The American Solar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

Trumpeter kicks off annual jazz festival

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… in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at millerauditorium.com . The closing concert … and open to the public. Tickets for the evening concert can also be purchased at the door. Tim Hagans Hagans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5353

Hard-working students meet academic challenge

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… cognitive impairment and learning disabilities who will be graduating this month. Enbody is a sophomore majoring in … that guides and supports them and helps them develop a can-do attitude," Giscombe says. "Our students also can register at no cost for one of our First-Year Experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/200

Autonomous electric vehicle donation will bolster research opportunities at Western

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… Lab in Floyd Hall. Students drive the Aurrigo Auto-Pod into the Energy Efficient and Autonomous Vehicle Lab in … for hands-on education and research opportunities. "We have been working with Aurrigo since the first Michigan Mobility … research opportunities will position Western students to be at the forefront of emerging technologies and set them up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/68426

A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant

College of Health and Human Services

… Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich—In a year marked by significant competition among nonprofit initiatives, one small but … Michigan University. This innovative clinic has just been awarded a multi-year grant of $45,000 over three … expand outreach efforts and deepen the clinic’s integration into therapeutic programs across WMU, the Unified Clinics, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025