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WMU launches climate crisis-inspired writing competition

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… work. “One invaluable gift of literary art—making it and being around it—is the way it engenders community and fosters connectivity with the wider world, however beleaguered. Isn’t that the only endurable way forward: … mention: $100 Entries are due by April 1, 2022 , and will be blind reviewed by Western faculty and graduate students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66950

Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

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… work at Western. "I'm passionate about helping others better themselves," he says. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To say Maliek Hargrave has beaten the odds is an understatement. Just days before … he says. Having to fend for himself while his guardians struggled with their own demons fueled his passion to help kids …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961

Events celebrate LGBT Coming Out Day

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11, will be celebrated at Western Michigan University with a series … one romantic or sexual relationship at once. Included will be an overview of issues related to defining polyamorous … on campus who is interested in learning more about how to be an ally to the LBGT community, how to create welcoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35392

Four from WMU selected to serve as college access advisors

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… Mich.—Four Western Michigan University graduates have been selected to serve among the inaugural team of AdviseMI … , executive director of MCAN. The AdviseMI program embeds well-trained, dedicated, near-peer college advisers in high schools that serve significant numbers of low-income and first-generation college-going …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25682

‘Peppa Pig's Big Splash’ comes to Miller Auditorium

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… must get it fixed quickly. There is plenty of fun to be had when Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig, along with … with Peppa Pig Party Passes available for $128.50. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling … is available to WMU students. Discounted tickets may be purchased by phone or in person, and a valid Bronco ID is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35253

Some 3,000 medievalists from dozens of nations to gather at WMU

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… medieval enthusiasts and others from around the globe. They fill area hotels as well as WMU's Goldsworth Valley … An outdoor series of hands-on history demonstrations will be staged at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Goldsworth Valley … light on the limitations of classic liberalism as well as suggest alternative ways of building tolerant social and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23536

Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation

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… to college education is more critical now than it has ever been. Unfortunately, too many talented students have found … their ambitions." Empowering access The first step toward upward mobility is getting a seat at the table. The new … years, the first $1,200 of the Bronco Promise support will be funded by the gift. The balance for the entirety of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513

June deadline set for alums, community members to 'make their mark'

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… June deadline set for alums, community members to 'make their mark' Submitted by Anonymous (not … University's new Alumni Center atop Prospect Hill, members of the WMU and Kalamazoo communities can make their own … says Jim Thomas , WMU vice president for development. "We believe people on campus and in the community will use these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23566

Technology-based music performance featured at WMU

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… Oliveros KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Digital Music Ensemble will be collaborating with Western Michigan University School of … work to the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event, which begins at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 , is free and open to the … realization and performance of art. The ensemble will be performing works by the renowned music innovator Pauline …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42568

Miller Auditorium subject of upcoming business college talk

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… KALAMAZOO—Two marketing leaders from Miller Auditorium will be the next presenters as Western Michigan University … Tracey Lawie , director of marketing and development, and Bethany Gauthier , assistant director of marketing, will … Auditorium." The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15038