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Noted scholar's talk to focus on black identity
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… and researcher in the psychology and identity development of various cultural minorities will speak at Western … Thursday, April 9 . Dr. William E. Cross Jr. , a professor of both higher education and counseling psychology … the 1960s and 1970s. He earned his degrees in psychology—a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver and a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22866
WMU LBGT alumni group to host homecoming reception
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… Tammy Collins Collins graduated from WMU in 1995 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. After seven years in the … Visual Design in 2002, which specializes in the design of corporate communications. She has a long history of using …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27900
Miller Auditorium hosts 'Piano Guys,' 'Jersey Boys,' 'Riverdance'
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… 2019-20 Marana Group Spotlight Series includes a lineup of new events and the return of patron favorites including "The Piano Guys," "Jersey … MILLER AUDITORIUM MARANA GROUP SPOTLIGHT SERIES "Mystery Science Theater 3000 LIVE: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53679
Two honored with Distinguished Service Award
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A member of the faculty for 36 years and an experienced administrator … Receiving the award are Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua , chair of the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Charlotte Giscombe … and college students with disabilities complete their bachelor’s degree and transition to graduate school and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1600
Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact
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… by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Professor. World traveler. Journalist. Inventor. This 20th … ambition, she became the first Black student to receive a bachelor's degree from Western State Teachers College—which … to be." Tate didn't waste any time working toward her bachelor's degree in education, graduating just three years …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998
Cousins named American Council on Education Fellow
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… Fellows are nominated by the senior administration of their institutions and selected following a rigorous … Cousins As associate dean of the WMU College of Arts and Sciences , Cousins oversees curriculum development, … WMU's Assessment Excellence Individual Award. He earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and a master's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52636
Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual festival
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music's 50th annual Spring Conference is coming to Miller … to promote the performance, understanding and composition of quality wind and percussion music. The event is free and … In 2010, Markowski graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in film practices from Arizona State …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46391
History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy
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… Feb. 6. Dr. Staci Perryman-Clark KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of celebrating Black History Month, Merze Tate College at … In 1927, Tate became the first Black student to earn a bachelor’s degree from Western, and she went on to become a … advisor to world leaders. In September 2021, WMU named one of its academic units after her—one of the few Black women …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74559
Summer construction prompts lane and road closures
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… except for a three-day stretch June 19-21, when a section of the street will be closed. Wilbur will reopen at the beginning of August. Tuesday through Thursday, June 19-21, a section of Wilbur adjacent to the Fetzer Center and Rood Hall will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/692
Free Chinese culture workshops offered this spring
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… Free Chinese culture workshops offered this spring Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Chinese knotting is one of the skills being taught in the upcoming workshops. … for the Chinese Paper Cutting workshop. Feng received her bachelor's degree at Beijing Language and Culture …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30633