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Screening, performance set for world premiere of 'Spirit Moves'

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… set for world premiere of 'Spirit Moves' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A four-year … of the web-based documentary series, "The Spirit Moves with Us: Afrikan Dance in the Diaspora." The premiere, which … "Dance for the Camera." He also contacted Christopher Biggs , WMU assistant professor of music in the multimedia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39422

WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee

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… WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The final round of the bee, … in its 26th year. About the bee Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the … National Geographic Society. The society invited students with the top 100 scores in each of the 50 states, District …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14886

Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… state,” Siebert says. “They were in continual conflict with each other. So the critical theory grew out of this … the suitcases onto his bike and walked alongside her, noticing the yellow star on her coat. “She said police had … “For him, it’s not about him. It’s about something much bigger.” Siebert has also hosted a weekly lunch for decades, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life

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… John Fetzer's legacy as a successful businessman is widely known. But another driving force played a huge part in … it." The Historical Society of Michigan has awarded Wilson with its highest honor—the State History Award—for his book, … in 2015 for his religious study of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg , the Battle Creek Sanitarium director who essentially …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58233

WMU one of six in nation honored as top-performing green colleges

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… WMU one of six in nation honored as top-performing green colleges Submitted by … of Grits awards recognized: WMU as the large institution with the most carbon emissions saved to date. Dennison University as the small institution with the most carbon emissions saved. University of New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28661

Professors get $2.6 million to train English as second language learners

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… to train English as second language learners Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Protacio KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In … boost professional development efforts for teachers working with English learners. WMU is the only university in … be paid for by the grant. Meanwhile, WMU has partnered with six local education agencies, which have high needs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43139

Renowned musicians join forces for free concert

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… Renowned musicians join forces for free concert Submitted by … make up Trio. Randall Hawes Hawes has been bass trombonist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra since winning the position in 1985. Hawes began his relationship with the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30125

WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Students in the Introduction to Esport class … program will prepare students to enter the field of esport with hands-on knowledge of the values, ethics, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71273

WMU celebrates journal's 10-year anniversary on grandfamilies research

College of Education and Human Development

… practices from those in the field.  Smith, in partnership with  Dr. Debra Whitley , a professor of social work at … comprehensive needs assessment of professionals working within the field of kinship care. Participants expressed a … over 50,000 people from 2,700 institutions. "The well of knowledge and commitment to the field of grandparent-headed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74996

Special Olympics Michigan basketball state finals return to WMU

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… Center. Unified basketball teams consist of players both with and without intellectual disabilities. Through a collaborative … fans at the tournament. Phi Epsilon Kappa is a national honorary fraternity whose members are pursuing academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37900