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WMU graduate wins prestigious playwriting fellowship
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… through the WMU Creative Writing Program, was one of four finalists for the Ten-Minute Play Award for his play … was announced during the award ceremony that Pasen is one of six playwrights nationwide to be selected for a … Pasen, who is from Chicago, has worked closely with of Dr. Steve Feffer, associate professor of English. Pasen …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/441
WMU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… , for a regional Science Olympiad Tournament. WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences hosts the annual … pairing because together we can work towards the mission of increasing scientific literacy in students, while also … at WMU. Students from regions 10 and 13, which consist of Allegan, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71130
WMU to host Science Olympiad statewide competition
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… students in grades 6-12 who were the top winners from each of Michigan's regional events will descend on WMU’s campus … for the event. While here, they will compete in a series of 23 team events in areas such as experimental design, … innovation." The event is hosted by Western’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, along with presenting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75430
University Theatre presents 'Kiss Me Kate'
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… Cole Porter’s Tony Award-winning musical has become one of the most beloved musical comedies of the century, including such musical favorites as "Another … Patterson Patterson began performing at the early age of 9. A native of New Jersey, he first studied under the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6282
APA, PSSO set events to honor annual award winners
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—In lieu of staging a joint spring luncheon this year, Western … hold individual events to recognize the 2013 recipients of their annual awards. The Administrative Professional Association gathering is set for Thursday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6146
Awareness merges with object in 'Essential Rhythms' art show
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… show on display at the Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services that explores the meeting place … viewer. The "Essential Rhythms" exhibit features the work of Justin Bernhardt and is on display in the building's … was a child growing up next door to artists on either side of his home in Kalamazoo. He went on to earn a bachelor's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9528
Western Weekend RSO Fair: Find new friends, win prizes
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… Western Michigan University students to connect with dozens of Registered Student Organizations (RSO) is happening … The high-energy, live performances will feature some of Western’s most talented student groups. Western Weekend … showcase. Organizations that participate can win a variety of prizes during the drawing—some just for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67515
Building a business fueled by hometown pride
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… for Western Michigan University alumna Jennifer (Markby) Soffin , founder of The IN Coast , a lifestyle brand dedicated to building … in Northwest Indiana. Being an entrepreneur wasn't in Soffin's life plans. It's something she felt compelled to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47600
Symphony orchestra performs classical and popular love songs
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… both classical and popular symphonic music with the theme of love. Classical works will include the overture to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera, "The Marriage of Figaro," the wedding march from Felix Mendelssohn's … from Rodgers and Hammerstein's immortal Broadway production of "The King and I," music from the epic film "Titanic," and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/267
Disney's 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium
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… Now in its 20th year, "The Lion King" continues to be one of the most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its … by Disney Theatrical Productions under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, "The Lion King" is only the second … success. The first woman to win a Tony Award for Direction of a Musical, Taymor has in recent years supervised new …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46172