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Do Dah Parade packed with silliness and fun for all
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… Saturday, June 8 KALAMAZOO—Local people who dress the part of parodies, spoofs and characters will parade along the streets of downtown Kalamazoo at the annual Do Dah Parade Saturday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7172
Trustees to consider room-and-board rates, power plant contract
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… contract Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Board of Trustees to meet April 18. KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will consider room-and-board rates for 2013-14 … as well as a new three-year contract that covers members of the Michigan State Employees Association who run the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6572
Yearly event helps students learn more about academic programs
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… outside the Chemistry Building. Open to the public and free of charge, the event is intended to help undergraduate students across the University explore many of the 140 majors available to them at WMU. Representatives … their personalities, skills and interests. "The purpose of the event is to introduce students to the many potential …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9296
Alumna Rachel Swearingen wins Rona Jaffe writers' award
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Swearingen: Photo courtesty of Mary Whalen. KALAMAZOO—Dr. Rachel Swearingen, a Western … grant and stands as the only national literary prize of its kind devoted exclusively to women, according the foundation. Foundation officials say Jaffe created the program in 1995 to identify …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1599
WMU prof and storyteller hits Moth stage again after CBS feature
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… WMU prof and storyteller hits Moth stage again after CBS feature … on Downey KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University professor was shown in a recent CBS "Sunday Morning" segment … the storytelling organization The Moth. Performance footage of Allison Downey , associate professor of teaching, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1644
Bestselling author to help mark health program's 30th year
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… author and advocate for the less fortunate will be part of activities Saturday, Oct. 20 , celebrating the Western … and public speaker, will talk at 5:30 p.m. in 1010 College of Health and Human Services building on the Oakland Drive Campus. His presentation is part of the Bill Burian University-Community Lecture Series. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2160
Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film
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… Wilson KALAMAZOO--A retired Western Michigan University professor's work contributed to a documentary film narrated by … Broadcasting Service station. Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson , professor emeritus of Africana studies, served as historical consultant on the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110
Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Celebrated artist Cat Crotchett , also a professor and area coordinator of painting, will be presented with Western Michigan … Scholar Award during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 12 . A professional artist for more than 30 years, she joined …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058
New facility improvement projects continue
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… Hilltop Village as contractors prepare for demolition of three small residential halls while preserving historic … Demolition begins on Davis and Davis Dining the first week of May, with Zimmerman and then French halls following in a staggered schedule, concluding at the end of September. Each of the three residences halls and Davis …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836
Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition
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… including the Oberlin Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, New York University and the New England … multiple awards for two decades," says Tom Knific , WMU professor of music. "Our institutional historic total is nearly 170. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47375