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'Annie' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. National Tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical,"Annie," is coming to Western Michigan … tour debut. Gilgamesh Taggett continues to star as Oliver Warbucks. In the role of Miss Hannigan is Erin Fish . Also … Broadway musical hits ever. It ran for 2,377 performances after it first opened, and has been performed in 28 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38244

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options … food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … students in need, the new initiative also helps cut down on waste—something nutrition specialist Emily Hazel says is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014-15

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… are in the running for WMU's 2015 Make a Difference Annual Award, which carries a $1,200 before-tax prize and will be … are recipients of the 2014-15 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As such, they … Systems. Julie Carr , Career and Student Employment Services. Jonathan Dennis , College of Aviation. Luacia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23978

WMU institute renames program to meet dynamic demands of design industry

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… moment for the institute, as it represents a shift toward a more comprehensive and holistic approach to designing … interior spaces.  The interior design program has always had a reputation for providing a strong interior and … equips students with the skills and knowledge highly sought after in today's design industry. Graduates will be prepared …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72622

Coordinator named to oversee WMU's Lansing-area location

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… Division at Lansing Community College, where she was instrumental in the planning and execution of the … began her doctoral studies at MSU in 2007 and while there, was appointed program coordinator of the College of … flexible, affordable programs and exceptional customer service to students who have chosen WMU as the next step for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23490

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant awarded to a team of Western Michigan University professors. … talented students in STEM fields," says Dr. Megan Grunert Kowalske , chair of the Department of Chemistry and principal … It will also involve community outreach, such as a service project, that students in the cohort will direct and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Bronson School of Nursing recognizes founding director, advocate

Bronson School of Nursing

… spent advocating for children and homeless individuals in Washington, D.C., and beyond. After leaving Western in the spring of 2012, she continued … the field of nursing for generations to come. Lacey passed away on March 26, 2021 . Lacey received her nursing diploma …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70185

University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends

Student Affairs

… calf raise, standing arm curl and more. The new equipment was chosen to add variety to the gym setup and … director of facilities and programs. “The old equipment was going on 11 years old. It was out of its warranty and … see is shorter lead times on equipment being down or out of service,” Olson says.    Outside of the investment in …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update

2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

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… consistently recognized as a Tree Campus since the program was launched in 2008. The Arbor Day Foundation recognized … nice habitat for things such as butterflies, songbirds and water birds," says Junkins. "This is the 17th year we have … on a job well done. … Congratulations (to Landscape Services) on making campus look so beautiful." The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542

Food, entertainment highlights of Kalamazoo Ribfest

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… and Saturday. Entry is free every day before 4 p.m. and $10 after 4 p.m. Children 12 and younger with an adult are free. … and $40 for Friday and Saturday and include access to a no-waiting entry gate, a VIP tent with premier seating close to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33571