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Artist, alumna presents visual discourse on immigration in WMU show

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… Artist, alumna presents visual discourse on immigration in WMU show Submitted by … identity, patriotism and other issues brings her inner struggle to life in an exhibit at Western Michigan University. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18916

Gold Company to 'swing better' in upcoming performances

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… two performances Feb. 13. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gold Company is back and ready to swing with standards, rock and roll and … online: millerauditorium.com Gold Company Gold Company is an internationally regarded and award-winning vocal jazz … for Jazz Education. They have also performed at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30199

WMU to be represented in 'Town vs. Gown' poetry reading

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… Gown" competitive poetry reading in September. The event is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 , at the Kalamazoo … include Dr. Daneen Wardrop , WMU professor of English, Hedy Habra , a WMU Spanish instructor and Melanie Crow , who teaches writing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18690

'Stomp' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas , "Stomp" is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography, a … A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, "Stomp" has created its own inimitable form of … in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists. In addition to the many awards and rave reviews …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21941

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… 519 at the master's level and 42 at the doctoral level. This spring's graduates will represent 22 countries and … set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Education and Human … Development and College of Fine Arts. The noon ceremony is for graduates of the College of Engineering and Applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46521

'MythBusters' duo to appear at Miller Auditorium

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… Hyneman and Adam Savage , co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series "MythBusters," is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … exciting videos and behind-the-scenes stories. With this show, fans join Jamie and Adam onstage to assist in their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21641

Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor

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… in the Department of Comparative Religion for 54 years. "His life's work has been trying to bring people together and … chair of WMU's Department of Comparative Religion . Living History Siebert's unique perspective was forged as a child. … "For him, it's not about him. It's about something much bigger." Siebert has also hosted a weekly lunch for decades, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636

Improving quality of life, enhancing degenerative disease detection

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… Improving quality of life, enhancing degenerative disease detection Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Alessander … to track changes over time and potentially create exercises for patients to improve balance. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—High … physical therapy assistant that can monitor movement and suggest exercises in real time. *Inertial motion units, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71792

Education and human development celebrates high achievers with annual award ceremony

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… high achievers with annual award ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on Rising Star Award recipients, left to right: Dale Brown (doctoral), Logan Bockheim (master's) and Whitney Lewis (undergraduate). Whitney Lewis at left with Tayler Boelk, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71533

WMU students design phone app for Kalamazoo Blues Festival

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… Festival Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The app is available at the Google Play store. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … and a recent WMU graduate have designed a phone app that is sure to be a big hit with visitors to the upcoming Kalamazoo Blues Festival , set for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17289