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June Jubilee events mark start of summer in downtown Kalamazoo

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… events mark start of summer in downtown Kalamazoo Submitted by Deanne Puca on Buster Bronco greets crowds at a past … of original local artwork; Greek dancing, food and music; and a satirical parade through the streets of … The annual parade dates back to 1984 in Kalamazoo and was modeled after the original Do-Dah Parade in Pasadena, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24283

All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather

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… Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential … the center's  website  for details. University Libraries —Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collection Center will close … 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds closed WMU. 2018, Feb. 9—Severe winter weather …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66987

Dolly Xtractor grabs first place at second annual Pitch competition

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… first place at second annual Pitch competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Pitch competition first-place … and family KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University student was awarded the top prize of $1,500 at a competition for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15088

New alum's photo chosen for national promotions

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… New alum's photo chosen for national promotions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on J. Gabriel Ware KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A spring commencement photo of April honors alumnus J. Gabriel Ware will be used nationally in promotional pieces for Phi …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34141

WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement

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… more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Spring 2015 commencement is … spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of … Arts and Sciences. May's graduation exercises will feature music by the Western Brass Ensemble, conducted by Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424

Business leadership development company up first in entrepreneurship speaker series

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… up first in entrepreneurship speaker series Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The owner and … works with leaders transitioning to new roles or working toward improved results. For more than 20 years, Wheatley has … "50 Dos for Everyday Leadership: Lessons Learned the Hard Way (So You Don’t Have To)." entrepreneurship forum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54713

Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement

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… Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement Submitted by Deanne Puca on Appy (Photo by Ian Kaye) KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—"Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the Distorted Memory of Dissent" is the topic of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45912

WMU Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years

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… Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's time … senior citizens. The annual event includes live Big Band music, swing and ballroom dancing, and Bingo. Casino games … . Senior Prom The Senior Prom began in 1988 as a way for older WMU alumni and area residents to share an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45802

The Piano Guys bring their show to Miller Auditorium

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… Piano Guys bring their show to Miller Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Dec. 5 performance is … genius who does video, a studio engineer who writes music, a pianist who has had a successful solo career and a … and Al van der Beek . The Piano Guys have climbed the Great Wall of China for their craft, landed atop Billboard charts, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28682

Entrepreneurial speaker part of WMU Innovation Day

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… Entrepreneurial speaker part of WMU Innovation Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students present at a past Innovation Day. … will allow the public to review new product innovations by students from grades K-12 through graduate school. The … the free event includes a keynote speech at 10:30 a.m. by Jia Jiang , who is the founder of FearBuster, a speaker …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28804