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… Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant Submitted by Erin Flynn on … and all of these freshman orientation things, but when you show up in January as a sophomore or as a junior, there just … to support a diverse group of students as they transition from community college to WMU," says Dr. Carla Koretsky , …

… Educational leadership alum wins grant from the Dominican Republic to analyze cultural identity in visual arts Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Julia Virginia … objective of this research is to analyze and understand how Dominican visual artists have used symbolism to …

… Richmond Center for Visual Arts hosts exhibition highlighting contemporary prints from WMU Art Collection Submitted by Deanne Puca on The new … by Robert Rauschenberg and to its right the print “Historical Culture” by Jan Voss. The works are part of a …

… Some 3,000 medievalists from dozens of nations to gather at WMU Submitted by … and sex, incarceration, medicine, monasticism, and warfare. Sessions also will commemorate anniversaries of the … Medieval Lens: A 'Judgmental' View." Nederman will examine how the early history of toleration can shed light on the …

… Western Winds to perform music from 19th and 21st centuries Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ensembles comprised of faculty and graduate students from the brass, wind … The Western Winds performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 …

… ‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special … part is that's coming. I want them to feel the intensity from the stage," says Noelle DeWees , a fourth-year Western … performance of the Winter Gala Dance Concert, which also showcases works by guest artists Penny Saunders and Marisa …

… Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The summit is set for May 16. KALAMAZOO—Michiganders who support foster … faced by students who have experienced foster care. The show is free and open to the public, and food and beverages …

… WMU salaried employees to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year Submitted by Anonymous (not … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the July 1 start of the 2015-16 fiscal year approaches, Western Michigan University is … pay schedule will apply to all salaried employees, while hourly and student employees will remain on their current …

… tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany Submitted by Sara Volmering on A new … and life during an under-documented period in Ecuadorian history. Dr. Ann Miles , director of the Western Michigan … for the Humanities and professor of anthropology, and Amy Bocko , associate professor and digital projects …

… millions Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a farm in southwestern Michigan to America's most famous … University alumna says in a blog post , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when she … on the longest-running children's show in American TV history, Long's parents weren't initially sold on their …