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New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… Mich.—On the cusp of graduation, Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor is ready to make the world her stage. Empowered by … and staff, the Western Michigan University acting student is confident in her career path. It's a far cry from when … gave her the courage to declare her passion as a major—a decision bolstered by her experience in the Fine Arts House, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… Mich.—The novel coronavirus has sparked a global health crisis unlike any experienced in recent history. It has … and leaning on each other. "This is something that I struggled with and didn’t want to admit to myself," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714

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

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

De-stress, decompress and find community post-election at the SRC

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a busy and divisive election season, election fatigue and anxiety are … from the campaign texts and calls in a healthy way. The SRC is waiving access fees Tuesday, Nov. 3 , and Wednesday, Nov. … of University Recreation, stressing the benefits of exercise to relieve stress and boost your mood. "Some people will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61878

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

'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

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