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Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

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… including the foundation for what has become Western Michigan University. And thanks to a passionate and … One day, while perusing a book about influential Black Michiganders at the turn of the century, she came across … his mother and family. In his late teen years, he moved to Michigan to work on a farm in Richland before meeting a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

Spring 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… honored to feature creative and research works by Western Michigan University students during the spring of 2025. This … of green push against the decay. The scene is split by a jagged, torn skylight where windows once framed the sky. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/student-exhibit-spring-2025

WMU campus United Way campaign returns to ‘make a difference' in our communities

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is launching its campaign on Monday, … Sept. 18 , to support the United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) and fund charitable programs that make a … racial and economic equity more effectively, and take a bigger role in leading the impact that our individual United …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72650

Seita Scholars program update next up in breakfast speaker series

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Harris KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's nationally lauded Seita Scholars … will be in the spotlight at the next Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series event. Chris Harris , … and the Baseball Fan Experience." The Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series provides an opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21126

WMU looks to collect 200 pints of blood during annual challenge

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… Center Thursday, March 22. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students have set from  11 a.m. to … the Bronco Blood Bash, a friendly competition with Central Michigan University to see which school can collect the most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45727

Diversity celebrated at annual Pride event

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… well as food and beverage vendors from all over southwest Michigan. About Kalamazoo Pride Kalamazoo Pride is the … bisexual, transgender and allied community of Southwest Michigan. For event tickets and more information , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32597

Patricia 'Patty' Negrevski obituary

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… Puca on Negrevski Patricia "Patty" Negrevski , a Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 12 . She was 57. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42234

WMU United Way launches 2017 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… drive Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery kicked off … WMU United Way Campaign, Office of the President, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008-5202. Any new, undesignated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43019

Sports coaching master's program one of 13 accredited by national organization

College of Education and Human Development

… Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's master's degree in sports coaching has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75880

Jazz performance will feature digital processing and live electronics

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… Puca on Advanced Jazz Ensemble KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Advanced Jazz Ensemble and composition professor Christopher Biggs will perform at at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 , in the … by its members, and it has written that which offers Biggs the opportunity to interact with the group's works and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44820