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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… students don’t see themselves represented in the textbooks, films , or whatever materials we use in the classroom,” he … for and received a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and … initial findings and to be recognized at the convention’s awards ceremony.    “I believe that this is useful and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Planes, Pucks and Puchacz: Zachary Scores in Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… up fire-fighting and first-responder skills along the way. Being regarded as something of an industry expert on … than 1,000 folks and situated just east of Saginaw where he was born and where Michigan's famous geographical "The … into play because PFAS are part of the formula for aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used in extinguishing aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/puchacz

'Worlding' and 'Mapping Mrs. Dalloway' on display at Richmond Center

News

… 'Worlding' and 'Mapping Mrs. Dalloway' on display at Richmond Center Submitted by Anonymous … Mich.—Two art exhibits, "Worlding" and "Mapping Mrs. Dalloway," are open to the public through Friday, Feb. 3, at the … New York Professional Outreach Program. Comprised of film, sculpture, painting and drawing, "Worlding" asks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37496

Foster Care Month activities celebrate WMU Fostering Success efforts

News

… screening at Alamo Drafthouse in Kalamazoo that includes a film about foster care at 6 p.m. followed by a panel … a statewide initiative based at WMU that aims to increase awareness, access and success in higher education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23701

Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen

W Magazine

… in a sleepy town stumbles on a lottery loophole, finding a way to take luck out of the equation and make millions. The … four choices—A, B, C, D—pick one of those letters and always answer your questions you don't know with that same … and Marge to New York to walk the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival and get the movie star treatment. "Every 5 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890

'The Sound of Music' comes to Miller Auditorium

News

… Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the memoir of … the von Trapp Family features a Tony, Grammy and Academy Award–winning Best Score, including "My Favorite Things," … 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45024

WMU student wins coveted scholarship from broadcasters foundation

News

… Mich.—A Western Michigan University student in the film, video and media arts program is one of 27 students … of Broadcasters Foundation. Teresa Turner, of Kalamazoo, was awarded The Carl E. Lee Scholarship. She and the other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39186

Miller Auditorium presents 'Dirty Dancing'

News

… Bergstein , who penned the screenplay for the iconic film. The North American tour is directed by James Powell … she discovers in the resort’s staff quarters, Baby can't wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches … Tickets are available now as part of a 2016-17 PNC Broadway in West Michigan Series subscription and may be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32456

University Theatre presents 'Our Town'

News

… professional experience includes theatre, musical theatre, film, commercials and industrials. Locally, she's worked on … and recently completed the Michigan-produced feature films "Pilot Error," "The Dunes" and the upcoming "Ovid and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26950

Tobacco whistleblower to speak as part of Ethics Center series

News

… "Inside the Tobacco Industry." Five days earlier, the film "The Insider" will be screened at 5 p.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22713