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Island Festival features music, food

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… by Deanne Puca on Scene from the 2011 festival (Photo courtesy of islandfestkalamazoo.com) KALAMAZOO—The Island … Xpression 6:30 to 8 p.m, HaleAmanO 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Rootz Warrior Band 10 to 11:30 p.m., Jamacian Reggae Star Warrior King Midnight to 1:30 a.m., Inner Visions Between …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7542

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … is partnering with the BLOCKS Club Initiative of Kalamazoo to support efforts to empower local youth. They will co-host … as the Hip-Hop Preacher. His message will focus on his latest book, "You Owe You," which focuses on overcoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

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… and cultural festival.     “WMU-Grand Rapids is thrilled to engage in these events that bring Western students, … Relations and External Partnerships.    “We look forward to fostering meaningful connections and supporting the … panels:   Tuesday, Sept. 16 , from 2 to 3:30 p.m. : Making Waves: Artists in Dialogue About Technology’s Creative …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… Keith Watkins Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For a … anything he could get his hands on, WMU is turning Keith Watkins ’ hobby into a career path of dissecting problems and finding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture classes

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… Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture classes Submitted by … week of Jan. 20 . The low-cost classes are taught by instructors from Beijing Language and Culture University and are … 2152 Dunbar Hall. Tuition: Free. Class instructors Huaming Wang is a painting instructor from Guilin, China. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12199

WMU offices closed or on reduced hours during holiday recess

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… the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to non-represented University employees. Many represented … Jan. 2. Represented employees should direct questions to their management. Public events on campus during holiday … Jan. 2. For more information, call (269) 387-8230. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11989

Thousands of visitors expected at Kalamazoo Blues Festival

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… Thousands of visitors expected at Kalamazoo Blues Festival Submitted by … family activities at Arcadia Creek Festival Place in downtown Kalamazoo. Musical performances Thursday, July 12 Gates open 4:30 p.m. 
Admission is $5 5 to 5:50 p.m., Jim Klein Band 6:05 to 6:55 p.m., Blues Time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/792

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… option? That is a question that many students are learning to answer creatively with assistance from the staff at the … content has been a challenge, but a challenge our team was ready to take on for our students,” says Bob Stewart , career development specialist. “In times of crisis, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

Registration open for summer Chinese culture classes

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… week of Monday, May 14 , are taught in English and are open to all ages. A half-price tuition discount is offered to those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and staff, … Institute at WMU is a nonprofit organization designed to bring an authentic Chinese perspective to WMU and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46346

Upton announces VetSuccess program for WMU, KVCC and KCC

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… Upton announces VetSuccess program for WMU, KVCC and KCC … by Anonymous (not verified) on Three schools chosen to jointly host Michigan's only VetSuccess on Campus site. … call to duty." The VetSuccess on Campus program, which was launched in mid-2009 as a pilot project, supplies campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/332