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Area senior citizens getting ready for prom night
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… is a fun-filled, nostalgic evening that brings hundreds of senior citizens together with WMU students, faculty and staff for a night of Big Band music and swing and ballroom dancing. … begins at 5 p.m. and dancing runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Members of the general public are welcome to attend this semi-formal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/243
Lifelong Learning Academy announces summer session
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… Michigan University Lifelong Learning Academy is once again offering a short summer session of courses from June 5 through July 31. Registration has … geared toward older Kalamazoo-area residents, individuals of any age are welcome to participate. The initiative aims …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/447
Harlem Gospel Choir brings soul to Miller Auditorium
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… travels the globe with voices that reflect the renaissance of Harlem's culture and the American spirit of gospel, bringing people and nations together through its … Every concert is a celebration featuring harmonious songs of love, hope and inspiration. The Harlem Gospel Choir was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/84
WMU graduate designs trailer for Waterfront Film Festival
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… character from the trailer KALAMAZOO—A recent graduate of the Western Michigan University graphic design program … in April, was tabbed to create the 34-second spot after professors in the program recommended him. Kurtz worked … on the project with Yuanliang (Leon) Sun, WMU assistant professor of art. Watch the trailer here . Kurtz says he had a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7657
Paper tech association bestows awards to WMU student, professor
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… Paper tech association bestows awards to WMU student, professor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Awards were … becoming the first WMU student to be so honored, while a professor is the first recipient of the association's new education award. Zheng "Rachel" Wei …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7220
Student lock-in for diversity Saturday night at rec center
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… March 31 , to 3 a.m. Sunday, April 1, in the tennis courts of the Student Recreation Center. Featured speaker at the lock-in will be Dr. Mark Orbe, professor of communication, and activities will include workshops …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/282
Sindecuse Health Center achieves re-accreditation
Sindecuse Health Center
… has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care. Accreditation is recognized as a marker of excellence by medical organizations, insurance companies, … availability and integrated services delivered under one roof by compassionate, caring staff," says Lisa Marshall , the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46877
Student organization honored for volunteer service
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… for volunteer service Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of WMU's Black Student Union accept their award at the 11th … Schools by Communities In Schools Kalamazoo, a branch of the nation's largest organization addressing the dropout … runs deep," says CIS Site Coordinator Deborah Yarbrough of the WMU organization. "By creating a safe place, our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48001
Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact
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… explore other cultures, even from their own homes. As part of this, Yoshimoto helped create the “Virtual Japanese … to learn more about Japanese culture and foster a sense of togetherness during a time of isolation. Yoshimoto also helped introduce the Japan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255
WMU named top 100 national university by Washington Monthly
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… on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University was named one of the country's top 100 national universities in a ranking … rates with affordable prices, editors said, "we are able to offer a true measure of where the biggest 'bang for the buck' is to be found in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1373