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Kalamazoo celebrates Black Arts Festival

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… . Schedule Monday, July 11 , Community Empowerment, film viewing and discussion, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Epic Center, … special tributes to Anna Whitten and Dr. Charles Warfield and multi-generational community discussion. Free … and features a buffet lunch, entertainment and other awards and honors. Cost: $20 per person. Friday, July 15 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33235

Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall

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… of Pi," winner of the 2002 Booker Prize and released as a film in 2012. The critically acclaimed novel is starring in … sinks. A single lifeboat remains afloat on the blue Pacific waters. The only survivors are Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, … session hosted by ABC News in 2003 that he wanted Pi to reflect the idea that life is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540

WMU's New Issues saluted with award, $10,000 grant

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… WMU's New Issues saluted with award, $10,000 grant Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The anthology "Poetry in Michigan/Michigan in Poetry" was named a 2014 Michigan Notable Book. KALAMAZOO—Western … currently utilizing New Issues titles to teach introductory film students how to engage poetry with this visual medium. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13207

From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations Continue to Soar

College of Aviation

… rugged, magnificent beauty and unmatched environment have warmed his psyche and tempered his body's response to chilly … effect, what cold?  Chris Desmond at the Grosvenor Lodge, waiting on a customer But there's more to Desmond's affinity … would find one of the performers to assist, whether it was filming promo videos or helping to clean and prep the plane …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/05/desmond

Business speaker to address KSO's anniversary, strategic plan

Haworth College of Business

… International Society for the Performing Arts and American Film Institute, in addition to his affiliations with several …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44347

Western announces 2022 class of Presidential Innovation Professors

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… Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, have been awarded three-year Presidential Innovation Professorships. … in serving our students and society,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “We fully support their endeavors and look … multimedia interactive website, 60-minute documentary film, general readership publications and study guide to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67866

Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit

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… because they have been here since before the nation was founded," she says. "They came in as enslaved … an interactive multimedia website, public archive, short film and general readership publication featuring oral … important historic center for the Nation of Islam." "It's a way to raise public understanding and awareness of the ways …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682

Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Andrew Messecar, B.S.'18, is a Ph.D. student … plasma–assisted molecular beam epitaxy (PAMBE) to grow thin film crystals of electronic materials. For this project, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72992

Spanish educator recognized for contributions to students with Distinguished Service Award

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… for contributions to students with Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Mariola Pérez de la … of Spanish, will receive the Distinguished Service Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29. … in Teaching, she also organizes the semiannual Hispanic Film Festival at WMU. Whether organizing activities for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72644

Over 50 camps offered this summer at WMU for youth

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… include a chess camp. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is underway for Western Michigan University camps for young people … —rising 12th-grade students in Michigan’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs—MI GEAR … interest in musical theatre, dance, voice, acting and film. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31021