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Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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… event has been relocated from the WMU Student Center to Room 1910 of Sangren Hall.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—  Bakari Sellers , political commentator, attorney, civil rights activist and former … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… Sekich stands in front of Kalamazoo County Probate Court, where he interned. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Political science has … his love of reading, research and writing might translate into a career—until he came to Western Michigan University. … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn December 11, 2020 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478

Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate

College of Arts and Sciences

… Poet Laureate Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on TOPEKA, Kan.— Dr. Traci Brimhall , a Western Michigan … post awarded by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission to promote the arts as a public resource. "Poetry is the thing that helped me be where my feet are. It helps keep me alive and aware of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70298

Networking, network security will highlight WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… student. Western Michigan University will bring together information technology experts, educational … and technologies in cybersecurity, WMU showcases its commitment to advancing research in the field. This research … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/networking-cyber-security-summit-october-2024

University recognizes outstanding staff members for semiannual Make a Difference Awards

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… Michigan University staff members who go above and beyond to help the Western community thrive are once again being honored at the Make a … are invited to an in-person, mask-required ceremony where the recipients will receive their award on Tuesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66334

Alfred Balkin obituary

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… in 1971 and retired in 1992 after 21 years of service to the University. During his WMU career, Balkin earned national recognition as a song and choral composer for young people as well as a leader in encouraging … Balkin began his WMU career in the School of Music, where he taught piano and several music education courses. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774

Registration underway for the Homecoming Campus Classic race

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… Registration underway for the Homecoming Campus Classic race Submitted by Deanne Puca on Online registration is open through Oct. 22. KALAMAZOO, … is Saturday, Oct. 24 , on WMU's main campus and is open to people of all ages.  The race kicks off the final day of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27802

Student Recreation Center reopens with safety precautions in place

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… Center is offering outdoor and virtual fitness classes to keep the WMU community active this fall semester. KALAMAZOO, … will notice a number of changes beginning with check-in, where a green badge must be displayed confirming they’ve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61100

Autism art show on display, reception planned

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… of Health and Human Services second floor art gallery where an exhibit reception is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 . The reception is free and open … research on the impact of visual art on the cognitive and communication skills of people with autism. They also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13205

Business students clinch victories at e-Fest 2019

Haworth College of Business

… Business students clinch victories at e-Fest 2019 Submitted by Stacey Lowis on WMU … Entrepreneurship Challenge in Minnesota in April and competed at e-Fest 2019. Rogers and his innovation team … "It's an honor to have a semi-finalist at this competition where students are coming from schools such as Princeton, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53092