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Renowned author coming to Western teaches importance of conversations in divided times
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… by Deanne Puca on Irshad Manji says people who disagree can listen and respect each other. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Can we transcend our instincts to label each other before we’ve even had a conversation? Why do …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65252
University Theatre presents 'Ameriville'
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… Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. Using Hurricane Katrina as its inspiration, "Ameriville" is a highly … exploration of race, class, poverty and political awareness into a great adventure about what it means to be American. About Universes Universes is a national …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27430
Organize an Excitement Zone for the Kalamazoo Marathon
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… Kalamazoo Marathon takes place Sunday, May 6 , beginning a 8 a.m., and the course passes through both the … Any WMU department, office or student organization can organize and staff an Excitement Zone. Local businesses … to do that on their own. We want the excitement zones to be special, with a theme and advance preparation." For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/330
Tony Award-winning Blast comes to Miller Auditorium
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… 23. KALAMAZOO-- Blast , winner of the 2001 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event and Emmy Award for Best … For more information on Blast and the 2012 North American tour, visit blasttheshow.com . Tickets Blast at Miller … Gauthier at @email or (269) 387-2245. Contact: Tonya Durlach February 1, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/118
Second City returns to WMU for employee training session
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… for a new training session open to all faculty and staff members set for 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the … generational differences. The new presentation, "Working Better Together: Understanding and Responding to Difficult … is and how bullying as well as violence in the workplace can be prevented. The other topic that will be explored is a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/238
Jim Crow Museum curator visits WMU to address teaching tolerance
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… free and open to the public, is titled "Using Objects of Intolerance to Teach Tolerance and Promote Social Justice: … to teach about race, race relations and racism. Audience members are warned that the presentation contains images some … and race relations. His research has shown that racism can be objectively studied and creatively assailed. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10153
Dietician offers natural ways to boost immunity
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… middle of a health crisis. A novel virus—one that has not been identified in humans before—has swept the globe. While that means our bodies … gut. Eating whole foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables, can boost health. Specifically, eat bananas, onions, garlic, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59065
Philosopher to discuss role of liberalism in achieving racial justice
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… Philosopher to discuss role of liberalism in achieving racial justice Submitted by Anonymous … than critical of injustice. He will argue that liberalism can be employed to achieve racial justice but the task will … and political philosophy, critical philosophy of race, African American philosophy, Marxism, and feminism. He is the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44128
Board approves 2018-19 apartment rental rates
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… surrounding community, with rates for fall 2018 going up between $8 and $19 per month. The board action was taken at … 2018, Goldsworth Valley and Stadium Drive apartments will be contracted by the room rather than by unit in response to … plans, are available for an additional charge. Students can find out more about the options at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44221
Football Broncos remain undefeated after 45-31 win over EMU
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… Michigan 45-31 to improve to 8-0 and 4-0 in the Mid-American Conference. The eight-game winning streak matches the … USA Today Amway Coaches Poll. Eastern Michigan gave WMU its best test yet of the conference season. The Broncos briefly … but had a strong end to the second quarter and carried it into the second half. The Broncos will have 10 days off …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35930