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"Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton

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… nature outside and place them in areas they could have been found if they were real. This way, I could visually … lifelessness of objects to the vibrancy of nature. Nature can't be replaced, no matter how hard we try."   -Sarah Wheaton, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59473

Culture, fashion and food on display as Western's International Festival moves to new venue

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… event will cap off WMU Homecoming week on  Sunday, October 15 , from 2 to 6 p.m.  at Miller Auditorium. The … a wide range of cultures, fashion and food. It  has been a popular event since 1989, attracting students, … the International Festival. "The students put so much work into their performances; I'm excited for them to have the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72738

WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award

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… of Western Michigan University's historic Heritage Hall has been recognized by ASHRAE, a global society of building … transformed the facility, originally opened in 1905, into its new role as the University's Heritage Hall Alumni … of the 1959 merger of two decades-old societies—the American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45224

CommUniverCity weekend will feature inauguration of WMU president

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… Mich.—An annual celebration of the longstanding partnership between Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University this year … WMU's ninth president. Dr. Edward B. Montgomery , who will become president of WMU Aug. 1 , will be formally … a university's past and traditions as it transitions into the future. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40663

Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons

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… Mich.—Imagine going to a theater performance but not being able to see why people are laughing or gasping during … the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.  The theater started looking into audio description services at the suggestion of an … who is blind. She also tapped into resources from the American Council for the Blind. Then, in December, she practiced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232

'Station Eleven' is selection for WMU's 2016-17 book read

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… WMU's first-year students are required to read the book. Members of the campus and broader communities also are … that the book has several moving passages that bring life into focus for readers as well as those in the book. … anthologized in numerous collections, including Best American Mystery Stories 2013. University common read Copies of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35228

Larry E. Syndergaard obituary

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… duties. He was active in the WMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors, as well as the … fellow of the International Ballad Commission, his research into folklore and Scandinavian ballads resulted in dozens of … May 31 , in WMU's Fetzer Center. Messages to the family may be left at avinkcremation.com . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23396

Grants to WMU approach $3 million mark in November, December

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… Grants to WMU approach $3 million mark in November, December Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … eventual lesion formation in arterial linings. Other significant research grants included a $199,369 award from the … grant will be used to integrate trauma-informed practices into primary health care and develop an integrated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22463

Complexions Contemporary Ballet to perform at Miller Auditorium

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… television viewers and well over 300,000 live audience members. Complexions has received numerous awards including the … The company’s foremost innovation is that dance should be about removing boundaries, not reinforcing them. Whether … Tickets are on sale now and range from $25 to $45. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37413

Planes and pancakes to 'fly in' for aviation college fundraiser

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… are synonymous with each other, but the Cereal City may become known as much for its planes as its Pop-Tarts given … a fly-in pancake breakfast at the college's W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport campus, will kick off the new school … the pancake breakfast is $6 per person and includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and beverage. The funds raised …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1510