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WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity

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… Greek comedy about women trying to end the Peloponnesian War by withholding sex from their husbands until they … adapting it such that at issue is climate change and not war. And it's not only the women who are withholding sex, … alumni of color, people from the queer community, the trans community, people for whom there has not traditionally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65062

Winifred 'Winnie' Lee obituary

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… St. Lee died early Oct. 23 at home in Kalamazoo. She was 92. "Kalamazoo has lost a grand lady, and Western … Winnie Lee Lee, along with her husband Carl E Lee, was a major supporter of WMU and its Lee Honors College, … the West Michigan Cancer Center, Attn: Development, 200 N. Park St., Kalamazoo, Mich., 49007. Contact: Cheryl Roland …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2468

Jack J. Frey obituary

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… faculty member, died unexpectedly  Wednesday, May 8 . He was 91. Frey came to WMU in 1951 as a vocal music teacher … more than 36 years of service to the University. Music was his profession, his passion and his life. He initially … May 13 , in the First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St. A mass choir will perform, and the service will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7147

Engineer turned champion mountain biker and entrepreneur speaking Oct. 10

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… any business," at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10 , in the Parkview Room, D-132, in Floyd Hall on Western Michigan University's Parkview Campus. The talk is part the Custer Leadership … Maple Hill Trail, located on the west side of Markin Glen Park, 5221 N. Westnedge Ave. For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49502

Outdoor, socially distant performances bring live theatre back to WMU

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… socially distant, outdoor production of "Sunday in the Park with George." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Finishing the hat. It’s … who is directing the show. The entire production was reblocked to allow actors to maintain at least 6 feet of … the last rehearsal we had in the spring before everything was canceled," says Marcus Jackson , a senior music theatre …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61143

Some 700 to participate in 2017 César Chávez March

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… begin at 9:30 a.m. with participants gathering at Bronson Park for a brief organizing session before marching to WMU. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39010

Mary Eleanor (Mariel) Neu obituary

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… , associate professor emerita of art, died Nov. 15 . She was 76. Neu joined the staff in 1968 and retired in 2004 … to teaching and inspiring creativity in others. The Mattawan, Michigan, resident prepared numerous students for their … Nov. 29 , in the First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St. in Kalamazoo. Refreshments will be provided …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36579

WMUK launches fall campaign with shortened drive

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… such as "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered," "Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!" and "From the Top." Increased … two channels of news and music and a digital stream, Park & Westnedge, that is dedicated entirely to local …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27784

Sky Broncos are regional champs

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… the limited flying due to the weather, the overall event was very successful and represented WMU very proudly." The … aircraft recognition. He came in second for the top pilot award and was second in top-scoring male and overall … male contestant standings. Bethany D'Alessandro of Orland Park, Ill., is a 2013 alumna of Carl Sandburg High School …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11061

Carl A. Newton obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died April 24 . He was 70. Newton, of Galesburg, Michigan, joined WMU and the … millions of dollars of savings for the University. Newton was a firefighter for 40 years, 37 of those being in … of basketball courts behind city hall and in Ike Payne Park; Galesburg Charleston Fire Department; or Galesburg …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46739