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Do-Dah Parade a kickoff for downtown summer fun
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… colorful costumes and makeup, to decorated vehicles, music and more. Known for its parodies and spoofs, the … The annual parade dates back to 1984 in Kalamazoo and was modeled after the original Do-Dah Parade in Pasadena, California, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15857
From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit
College of Education and Human Development
… While commonly grown and used for centuries, the material was outlawed during the country's harsh ' War on Drugs '. So when fashion design student Sam Covell … will most likely tour to different places in the country after being shown at the Capitol. Finished design Covell's …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner
Bronco kicks off holiday season as legendary Radio City Rockette
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… Rockette Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dancing at Radio City Music Hall as a Rockette is a lifelong dream for many … Courtesy: MSG Entertainment The newest class of Rockettes was introduced to the world atop the Radio City Music Hall … to the Rockettes Conservatory program in August and shortly after completing it, she received the call she earned a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69927
World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award
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… World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … economics, will receive the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during WMU's Fall Convocation activities at 11 a.m. … the Emerging Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Service and Annual Make a Difference awards. It is part of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48804
Nominations sought for 'Who's Who' program
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… students will be asked to complete an application form. After confirming the nominee's information, those students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12751
Public invited to discuss gender inequality in higher education
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… exploration will begin with a discussion of the 2014 award-winning book "Disrupting the Culture of Silence: … a one-hour, on-campus ethics talk titled "The Relevance, Reward and Risk of Feminist Activism in the Academy" at 5:30 … such as gender, the sociology of families, sustainability, service learning, and women in STEM—science, technology, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44418
WMU professor awarded prestigious Bellagio Residency: continues work on grief
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU professor awarded prestigious Bellagio Residency: continues work on … in the prestigious Bellagio Residency Program. Awarded by the Rockefeller Foundation, the Bellagio Residency … that inspired her to understand grief: literature. After reading Rankine’s piece, she came across C.S. Lewis ’s …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/ashley-atkins-bellagio
Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association
College of Education and Human Development
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University alum was sworn in as the next president of the Michigan American … serve as the president," says Dubina. "It has been such a rewarding experience to revitalize the chapter since it has … continue serving as the director of advising and career services at Lake Michigan College - Benton Harbor. She has …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/hesa-alum-elected-2024-president-michigan-educator-chapter
University Theatre presents 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo'
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… present-day Baghdad searching for the meaning of life and war. "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" is a haunting look at the aftermath of violence and the absurdities of war. Under the … are available by calling (269) 387-3227. Current military service members and veterans may purchase tickets at a 25 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13169
WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement
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… Saturday, June 23 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … and Applied Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, College of Fine Arts, and Haworth College of … WMU only conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and spring semesters and the summer I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47571