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Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… focus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Celebration dinner at the hotsprings after waterfall practice Studying martial arts and teaching … sponsors talks and seminars by Japanese scholars, Japanese film screenings and other cultural events, as well as …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/martial-arts-research-soga

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… from a documentary screening to a community conversation to dig into the topic. The first event is scheduled for … is a long tradition in the study of ethics to reflect on ways in which we can become better people and develop better … The tentative program offering includes: Documentary film screening Book club Community photovoice course  …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

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 … for orientation. Many students and employees will be reading Martel's book over the summer in preparation for events … sinks. A single lifeboat remains afloat on the blue Pacific waters. The only survivors are Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, …

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 … for Notables." The Michigan Notable Book program will coordinate a series of 50 readings and author visits across the … 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

Business speaker to address KSO's anniversary, strategic plan

Haworth College of Business

… The symphony’s 97th season is focused on embracing diversity and change, and features exciting programming … the season, the symphony also will welcome five music director candidates to the podium. Daniel Brier currently … 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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… scholar with the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, have been awarded three-year Presidential Innovation Professorships. … 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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… religion. Dr. Alisa Perkins For years, Perkins has studied Muslim-American community building in metro Detroit. "I … 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 …

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 … 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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… educator recognized for contributions to students with Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Mariola Pérez de la … 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 … 1 to 4 p.m. Summer ecology, July 25-29, 9 a.m. to noon. Digital storytelling, July 25-29, 1 to 4 p.m. An additional … 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