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Motown meets yellow brick road in University Theatre's 'The Wiz'

Theatre

… Motown meets yellow brick road in University Theatre's 'The Wiz' Submitted by Emily … 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. 'The Wiz' "The Wiz" is an urbanized retelling of the classic 1900 children's … culture. It follows Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy as she is taken away to the fantasy world of Oz. After accidentally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38865

Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… Education and human development alumni recognized as most … leaders. Sandra Upton , f ounder and chief DEI strategist at Upton Consulting Group and a graduate of WMU's … equity and inclusion (DEI). Crain's describes these lists as the "who's who" of power brokers across the West …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266

Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU

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… Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU Submitted by … of social work," says Johnny Anderson III , who earned his bachelor's degree in 2019 and is now pursuing his master's in the same program while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57465

University to honor its top four staffers for 2015-16

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… University to honor its top four staffers for 2015-16 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on … beyond to ensure that events such as CommUniverCity, the biggest and by most accounts best pre-football celebration in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34935

Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients

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… Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients Submitted by Deanne Puca … select schools on Grand Rapids' west side. Western is partnering with the Grand Rapids Community Foundation's … in the Challenge Scholars program and attend Harrison Park School or Westwood Middle School and graduate from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63159

Honors organization recognized with national award

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… Honors organization recognized with national award Submitted by Deanne … to community service.  The Maintaining the Flame Award is a follow-up award to the Society's Order of the Torch … WMU chapter last won in 2015. The Order of the Torch award is only awarded to a chapter every four years, and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43972

Center lauded for supporting region's small business community

Haworth College of Business

… Center lauded for supporting region's small business community Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Tamara Davis KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Southwest Michigan Small Business … was selected to receive the U.S. Small Business Administration's Michigan Small Business Development Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53427

Lessons from Terri Schiavo case up for discussion at Ethics Center event

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… Lessons from Terri Schiavo case up for discussion at Ethics Center event Submitted … and her condition set off a highly publicized legal struggle over end-of-life care from 1990 to 2005. Schiavo's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31508

University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15

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… University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … of four other prestigious campuswide honors: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, … there to help when needed, offer advice, and be your biggest supporter and cheerleader." Many nominators also cited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27159

Campus events scheduled for Veterans Week

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… Campus events scheduled for Veterans Week Submitted by Deanne Puca on "Charlie Mike" is the code used for "Continue the Mission." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A 2-mile run, gift card giveaway …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43613