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University Theatre presents 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

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… Angel and Katelyn Langwith as Jimmy and Millie (Photo credit: John Lacko) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Manhattan. Then she meets Jimmy, a handsome man making his way through the Big Apple on his wits. Based on the 1967 film of the same name, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" opened on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31404

Theatre department presents free performance of new musical

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… are in residence working with the all-student cast, WMU director Jay Berkow and music director Marie Kerstetter on … Mark Barkan Mark Barkan is a songwriter and producer. He was also a musical director for the television show "The … DuKore began his writing career with the Richard Pryor film, "Greased Lightning." His television play, "A Mistaken …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15803

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

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… recess, but most WMU offices are open normal hours. In addition, there are no classes Friday, March 1, for Spirit … events on campus during spring recess, including Kalamazoo Film Society screenings of "The Impossible," Bronco men's … Clinics will maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Waldo Library is open reduced hours, 8 a.m. to midnight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5282

Three students earn prestigious Gilman Scholarships

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… Jared Sipes of Kalamazoo; and Matthew Dziepak of Mattawan, Mich., were among 800 outstanding undergraduate students selected from a nationwide pool … Christian Academy in Kalamazoo, he is a senior majoring in film, video and media studies and minoring in psychology and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7672

Archaeological project earns state award

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… Archaeological project earns state award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Members of the … and the French, and took on the roles of garrison and trading post during the first half of the 18th century. … of the 2013 Aurora Awards program, an international film and video competition to recognize excellence, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11236

Playwrights to read at next Frostic speaker event

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… April 6 , as part of the spring 2018 Gwen Frostic Reading Series at Western Michigan University. Elaine Romero, … read during a free public event titled "When the Promise Was Broken: Plays Inspired by Bruce Springsteen" in 157-159 … work also has been translated into Spanish and adapted into film. Feffer Feffer is a WMU professor of English. His plays …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45913

Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation

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… Dr. Linwood Cousins , WMU professor of social work and director of African American and African studies. The panel … troubled times, mere interpretation of the world must give way to sustained activity to change the world. The panel's … Age of Demagoguery," David Denby , staff writer and former film critic for The New Yorker, 3508 Knauss Hall. Wednesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44741

WMU Theatre grad Jack Austin is ready to take his career to the next stage

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… grad Jack Austin will take his final bow on the Miller Auditorium stage at commencement on Saturday, May 2. Austin … and beyond. “I would be happy to be doing any role that I was given at Western, but it’s very cool to be going out … helped him find a way to continue his studies while he was filming in Hollywood.   “ It’s so easy to have Bronco pride …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-music-theatre-performance-jack-austin

Kalamazoo celebrates Black Arts Festival

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… Puca on This year's festival runs July 11-17. Photo credit: blackartskalamazoo.org KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo’s … . 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 …

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

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

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… Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank Waln KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln , the 35-year-old … In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, Waln will host a film and panel discussion for "Pokagon Potawatomi: A Song …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence