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'An Open Book: Work by Barbara Ellmann' on display

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… 'An Open Book: Work by Barbara Ellmann' on display Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A portion of … Ellmann's exhibit "An Open Book: Work by Barbara Ellmann" is featured at Western Michigan University's Monroe-Brown … a dancer and has been working as a visual artist for more than 30 years. She has been a teaching artist at Lincoln …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13743

WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students

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… that are taught by experienced WMU faculty members. It is a collaboration between the University Center for the … senior year in high school and freshman year in college. This bridge-year program will address the need for greater … works 40 hours per week must earn nearly $15 per hour—more than $6 an hour above Michigan's minimum wage—to afford a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37253

WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion

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… Michigan University has named an experienced college administrator, professor and rising chief diversity officer to … role since 2010. She retires at the end of July after more than 25 years with the University. Director of diversity and … tries to identify its strengths and leverage those for the betterment of the students and the global community," she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976

From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western

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… degree in food marketing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pickleball is big business right now, with the sport exploding into … amateur titles over the past year. But it's about more than the competition; pickleball helped him find fellowship … chain department in the Navy," he says. "But I was struggling with a class, and I guess it was fate or destiny or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095

TowerPinkster selected as architectural firm for WMU Alumni Center

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… Alumni Center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist's rendering of a renovated East Hall. KALAMAZOO—Western … has selected a Michigan firm with a strong background in historic preservation to transform historic East Hall into a … Burns Design Studio of Ann Arbor, Mich. He brings more than 32 years of experience to the effort, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7507

Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry

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… York. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When the lights dim and the curtain rises on a New York stage Monday, March 2 , a group of … Michigan University students will be singing for more than a grade. This performance is for their future. The annual Music Theatre …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58265

Some 400 students to visit campus for Science Olympiad

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… Some 400 students to visit campus for Science Olympiad Submitted by Anonymous (not … volunteering at the Science Olympiad. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 400 middle and high school students from Allegan, … events will take place in Wood Hall, Rood Hall, Chemistry Building, Sangren Hall, Bernhard Center and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22637

WMU's Unified Clinics receives $1.5M state appropriation

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… receives $1.5M state appropriation Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is slated … a multi-specialty group practice that annually serves more than 5,000 patients in Southwest Michigan and beyond and … providers. The services help children and families struggling with often chronic physical and psychological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49481

Brain injury association honors WMU professor with education award

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… with brain injury lead full and meaningful lives. She is valued as a speaker and educator because of her personal experience with neurologic disease, her presentation expertise and her academic … Barton is a certified brain injury specialist with more than 20 years of practical experience in the brain injury …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24229

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community

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… on the art project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The efforts of more than 100 school children and dozens of volunteers will … during a series of March workshops. The artwork will be displayed on colorful hexagons assembled into five geodesic … 18 feet in diameter and 10 feet in height. The celebration is free and open to the public, and in case of rain or high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145