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Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

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… See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City" (2019) by Dr. Mona Hana-Attisha , discussion led … the responsibilities that health care providers have with regard to advocating for their patients at both an … Santiago-Valles , associate professor emeritus of Africana studies, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

Tony Award-winning drama 'The Crucible' holds six performances

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… parable for contemporary society. The story focuses on a young farmer, his wife and a young servant girl who … paranoia is terrifyingly depicted. It is a paranoia that can drive a wedge between neighbors and through healthy … a metaphor for any event where the participants are faced with the need to lie in order to survive, and the corrupting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43300

Film festival, exhibit to celebrate hip-hop's role in black history

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… of Detroit Hip Hop" will also include a chance to talk with people involved in the films, like MC Sha-Rock —hip-hop's first female emcee. Tickets can be purchased separately for $5 per movie, or a VIP … and photographs from artists he's worked closely with. "My favorite piece(s) are in the Public Enemy display …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57599

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… Erin Flynn on Students and employees from Western kayak and canoe down the Pine Creek. (Courtesy: Johnathon Moulds) … Pine Creek Indian Reservation. Members of the tribe meet with Western students and staff to talk about their culture … out of my content area and see that the world is much bigger than our chosen niches and there is always more work to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

Motorsports business to be the next topic at community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… in the community will be the topic of the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and … of the Zeigler Auto Group since 2002. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and has also served on its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43064

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… way. Loretta Long (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) "Since I was a youngster, I've always dreamed big," the Western Michigan … a blog post , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when she was little. "At the young age of … career on the longest-running children's show in American TV history, Long's parents weren't initially sold on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204

GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses

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… leaders in West Michigan are committed to the state, with more than 90 percent producing products and services … the survey for a 23 percent response rate. The survey can be found at gvsu.edu/fobi/survey . "The role family … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128

WMU pilots 'Go West' to compete in decades-old women's air race

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… through 10 intermediate stops to reach New Cumberland with the fastest time. Of the more than 50 teams and … team Howerton , the WMU team's co-pilot, is a senior at WMU with a double major in aviation flight science and aviation … winner. A map of the race route and additional information can be found at airraceclassic.org . Howerton and Karsten …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16438

Libraries releases new digital collections featuring historical photographs, rare manuscripts and oral histories

University Libraries

… Haven Jewish Resort Oral History Project , in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. The Ward Morgan Collection … course in interviewing volunteers from the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. The video collection includes 13 interviews, which can be accessed through our ScholarWorks at WMU repository. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/11/new-digital-collections

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

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… in Fall Welcome activities. They continue into September with WMU's One Stop Center, Graduate Student Resource Fair, … Friday, Aug. 29-Sept. 1 , that assists first-year students with their academic and social transitions to college life. … games, music and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41607