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… curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery Submitted by Erin Flynn on WASHINGTON, D.C.—Enslaved by a family member who trafficked … country of Togo to the United States as a child, hope was hard to come by for Bella Hounakey . "Hope is the worst …

… Black Arts Festival returns Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Black Arts Festival … activities, live entertainment, and a theatre production by Face Off Theatre Company, a new theater company founded by six women in the area. All of the programs for the 2015 …

… to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Grants to … May, bringing the year-to-date total for externally funded awards to more than $23.2 million , WMU trustees learned at their June 29 meeting. Grants for research again led the way, climbing to more than $1.8 million. Three new grants …

… celebrate WMU Fostering Success efforts Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A group of WMU Seita Scholars … that includes a film about foster care at 6 p.m. followed by a panel discussion by WMU students and staff. The Friday, … a statewide initiative based at WMU that aims to increase awareness, access and success in higher education and …

… of global engagement opportunities in February Submitted by Korey Force on The referenced media source is missing and … as global citizens and professionals in a diverse workplace by encouraging them to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and …

… University Symphonic Band plans winter concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Symphonic Band's winter … ensemble will also present the world premiere of a new work by WMU student composer, Douglas Osmun . The closing piece, … For more information about the concert, visit wmich.edu/music or call (269) 387-4667. For more news, arts and …

… to perform with University Symphonic Band Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University Symphonic Band, led by conductor Scott Boerma KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … performance will be Dr. Nora Lewis , associate professor of music, who recently joined the oboe faculty. She'll be …

… sworn in, to join board for upcoming meeting Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Newly … Western Michigan University trustee William Pickard was sworn in Tuesday, Sept. 6, and will take his place at … 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 . Pickard, of Bloomfield Hills, was sworn in by 8th Judicial District Court Judge …

… WMU office now processing US passport applications Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU students and employees … are eligible to have their application processing fee waived. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A U.S. passport acceptance facility … their passports and have the necessary photos taken during walk-in hours or by appointment on select days. For …

… wins WMU's business pitch competition Submitted by Samantha Hooker on WMU junior Rose Soma pitched her idea … the issue of the nearly 16 million tons of textile waste generated annually. The company's shirts are created … making each piece unique. "Winning the pitch competition was unexpected," say Soma. "It's easy to have doubts as an …