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WMU Art Collection celebrates 100 years with major fall exhibition

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… of Collecting Art at Western Michigan University," is free and open to the public. It brings together a range of … after World War II. "Martin Luther King" (1986) by Reggie Gammon Notable artworks on view include original … edited by Stan Lee ; "Martin Luther King" (1986) by Reggie Gammon, a painting inspired by a speech Dr. Martin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68966

Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try something new at Western

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… on their boat. Evangelista gives her teammates a thumbs up after a successful ski around the lake. Owen Housecamp … there and try to meet people,'" says Evangelista, who grew up in South Lyon, Michigan. "I went online and started … after that first time out on the boat. I remember getting up on two skis for the first time and nothing could beat …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64739

Kalamazoo's commitment to education topic of panel at WMU

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… topic of the event at 6 p.m. in 204 Bernhard Center. The free, public event is part of the Center for the Study of … in 1874 in his role as Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. This case stood for the principle that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45977

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of legendary Motown group The Velvelettes. At 9 years old, she remembers, "I would … needs a name. Street was studying French at the time and suggested Les Jolies Femmes—French for The Pretty Women. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Poet, advocate for undocumented writers is next Frostic speaker

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… "Dulce" and "Children of the Land," will read during a free public event in 2452 Knauss Hall .  In addition to … Michigan. In 2015, he became a founding member of the Undocupoets campaign, which protested and was instrumental in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45699

Agreement awards college credit for career and technical education

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… with courses in one of the college's majors, to receive up to six college credits for their high school CTE … at an early learning center could potentially apply up to six credits to a degree in child and family … be found on the advising office website . Ultimately, it is up to each college, department and program at WMU to decide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51145

Japanese musician to perform on campus during second U.S. tour

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Monday, March 12 , at Western Michigan University. The free, public event will take place in the University's … WMU's Soga Japan Center is an interdisciplinary unit designed to promote knowledge of Japan to the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45560

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

W Magazine

… a great day to be a Bronco!” might as well be this alum’s signature. Wherever Barry Z. Roberts , BS ′84, goes, he … he’ll most likely be dressed in his Bronco best. “I grew up on Western’s campus,” he says. “The education I received … classes in high school, and so I thought drafting and design would be a great fit for me,” he says. “Believe it or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813

Public welcome to sing together at WMU’s Summer Sing

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… for experienced choral singers to keep their chops up during the summer months. Registration begins at … 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Dalton Center with a suggested donation of $5.  Bring a friend and a score—or … $5.  The singing begins at 7 p.m. with a brief warm-up and rehearsal, followed by a short break. A full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32771

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… Test at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) Alumni Update: Since the writing of this article, Karlee has … (HUF)! In golf, the best advice for putting is "never up, never in" -- meaning you have to putt the ball past the … Birnbaum, the chapter's adviser during her stint as the group's president.  Birnbaum's courses in airport operations …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson