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Alpha Lambda Delta earns outstanding chapter award

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… verified) on WMU's Alpha Lambda Delta chapter recognized for excellence KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's … that are so successful they are ineligible to compete for the torch award. Up to five chapters receive torch … awards each year, but recipients must wait four years before they can compete for the honor again. The Maintaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8780

Western to confer almost 1,300 degrees during virtual commencement ceremonies June 26

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… ceremonies June 26 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Ready for success Summer graduate Robert Parsons developed an … June 26 . On that date, visit the commencement website for a link to watch programs at 2 p.m. in Eastern Standard Time  for the University's seven colleges and WMUx. There will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64510

Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

College of Arts and Sciences

… to seeking accountability, transparency and justice for Judie. Along the way, the couple discovered that medical … Margo Burrows served as the producer of this documentary.  “For almost anyone who sees this film, it touches on different parts for different people, but there’s a common theme of family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265

Class project puts social work students' research in leading journal

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… students to have their first professional paper accepted for publication in one of their discipline's most … and on weekends over a five-month period to finish their effort. "Their initial objective was to provide a succinct up-to-date resource guide for those seeking information about the hundreds of existing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37351

Former development official to discuss climate change's economic impact

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Former development official to discuss climate change's … Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former director general of independent evaluation at the … recent book, "Climate Change and Natural Disasters: Transforming Economies and Policies for a Sustainable Future." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42967

Alumnus helps Western esports program focus on well-being, level up skills

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… to success during a discussion on player health and performance on Friday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in the University's … degree in business administration from Western in 2004 before pursuing graduate degrees in holistic health education … skill that has earned him the attention of some of the biggest teams in esports. His company incorporates things like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69809

STEM-focused family event returns to WMU-Grand Rapids

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… College (GRCC), is opening the doors to exploration for future scientists. The second annual AMP Lab Family Open House event is planned for Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the AMP Lab … a world much different than in decades past, so it is vital for us to find ways to evolve and support the changing needs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71219

PBS to air WMU alum's documentary on Joffrey Ballet

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… Ballet Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Joffrey dancers performing "Trinity" KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University … Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, the company helped transform the world of American dance. The company became known for ballet that was classical at its core but also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3786

China Festival is chance to explore Chinese, East Asian culture

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Zagalo-Melo , associate provost of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. "It gives the Kalamazoo and … to the event, parking and cultural activities are free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may sample traditional foods … the following activities: Art exhibitions Chinese yo-yo performance and mini class Dance and martial arts performances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48743

WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo

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… across the arts industry to ensure that there are places for people of color and that they have equitable … of Theatre. “I think there is more energy, more urgency for this work, and not just for this work, but really for us to look at institutional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278