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New play festival returns for second year

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… and four plays were selected for staged readings. After the festival, one of these plays will be selected to … who worked in the Gibson guitar factory here during the war—a little recognized fact but one with great relevance … a very contemporary story—that resonates in very profound ways." Schedule Thursday, June 16 7:30 p.m.—Keynote speaker, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32859

Thinking outside the gym—SRC gets creative to promote wellness

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… good, so does your mind. A little movement can go a long way to keeping us positive." Jackson focuses on meditation during her class. With SRC services physically offline, the staff is getting creative … and rolling out live and on-demand workouts online. "After we found out that we needed to close and not have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58582

Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input

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… house Sept. 28 in Miller Auditorium. The event, which also was part of the groups' ongoing membership drives, was an opportunity to share information about APA and PSSO … President Shannon Rininger , assistant director of patron services at Miller Auditorium. About the survey The WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43027

Aviation student's rugby career taking off

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… rugby career taking off Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brown waves the American flag on the rugby pitch. KALAMAZOO, … Noah Brown is mastering both. The freshman from Mishawaka, Indiana, is diving headfirst into aviation flight … I'm excited for the future and what else I can accomplish after this; this is just the start." A standout rugby player …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56762

Dr. Keith Hearit named interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences

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… served as an associate dean of the college since July 1 , was announced Feb. 3 by Dr. Timothy J. Greene , WMU provost … hope you all will give him your full support as we move forward through this transition period." Keith M. Hearit A … He also has served as a member of the Faculty Senate. After earning both bachelor's and master's degrees from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21531

Dolly Xtractor grabs first place at second annual Pitch competition

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… and family KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University student was awarded the top prize of $1,500 at a competition for … Hall , an MBA student from Kalamazoo, captured first place after presenting a three-minute pitch on Dolly Xtractor, a …

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

Poets with WMU ties take the stage in 'Fairy Tales' poetry reading

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… "Flying Carpets," winner of the 2013 Arab American Book Award's Honorable Mention in Fiction, and a book of literary … English. Rypman has taught at WMU for more than 20 years. After a career as a travel journalist, Rypma earned a … 31 years and author of the collections "tesla's daughter," "Walking Back the Cat" and "Light That Sounds Like Breaking;" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13863

Public input will drive creation of WMU transportation plan

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… to help guide WMU's transportation planning process. After the upcoming open houses, additional campus engagement … It's critical that we look at current conditions, services and programs and identify deficiencies as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52677

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… Flynn on Katelynn Brandt, a student employee in landscape services, distributes mulch on campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Back … employees develop and articulate career competencies sought after by employers, such as critical thinking, teamwork, … Student supervisors are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Ewa Urban , interim co-director of Career and Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

Fall residence hall sign-up is underway

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… Fall residence hall sign-up is underway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Western … East and West. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sign-up is underway for Western Michigan University students planning to … the "Residence Life Housing" link under the GoWMU My Self Service section to take advantage of the many campus living …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44901