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Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project Submitted by Sara Volmering on Cassie Kotrch, a film, video and media studies major, led a collaborative … right time, interest and talent intersected to move it forward. With support from the Friends of Historic East Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

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

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… 'Worlding' and 'Mapping Mrs. Dalloway' on display at Richmond … New York Professional Outreach Program. Comprised of film, sculpture, painting and drawing, "Worlding" asks …

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

New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… equity gaps in Spanish education Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The benefits of foreign language … 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 …

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

Foster Care Month activities celebrate WMU Fostering Success efforts

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… screening at Alamo Drafthouse in Kalamazoo that includes a film about foster care at 6 p.m. followed by a panel discussion by WMU students and staff. The Friday, May 22 , … 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

… retiree in a sleepy town stumbles on a lottery loophole, finding a way to take luck out of the equation and make millions. The … 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

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… 'The Sound of Music' comes to Miller Auditorium Submitted by Deanne Puca on Jill-Christine Wiley as … Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the memoir of … 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

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… Mich.—A Western Michigan University student in the film, video and media arts program is one of 27 students statewide to win a … 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'

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… Miller Auditorium presents 'Dirty Dancing' Submitted by Anonymous … 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 …

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

University Theatre presents 'Our Town'

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… Prize-winning glimpse of American culture. Under the direction of WMU theatre alumna Kate Thomsen , the … 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

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… manipulated the blend of its products to make them more addictive will speak next month at Western Michigan University … at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 , in Fetzer Center's Kirsch Auditorium. His presentation, free and open to the public, is … "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