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Nepalese government official to address 'kafala' system in WMU talk

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Qatar 2022 World Cup logo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The sponsorship system known as kafala, effectively a modern-day form of slavery practiced in various Gulf and Middle East …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19686

Indiana University scholar to tackle racism then and now in WMU talk

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… University. Dr. Patrick Brantlinger , the James Rudy Professor Emeritus of English at I-U, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 , in the University Center for the Humanities, 2500 Knauss Hall. His presentation, … Brantlinger Patrick Brantlinger Brantlinger received bachelors degrees in English and history at Antioch College and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19411

Campus United Way to hold weekly prize drawings

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… goal to raise $282,335 this fall will be eligible for weekly drawings to be held each Friday afternoon … Friday, Nov. 14 (grand prize) Names of eligible contributors whose pledge cards are returned to the president's … office, mail stop 5202, by 5 p.m. the Thursday before each drawing will be included. Eligibility is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19133

WMU ArtPrize events include 35-piece exhibit, reception and more

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… WMU ArtPrize events include 35-piece exhibit, reception and more Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Art on display … of Art celebrates and takes part in the open, independently organized international art competition in Grand Rapids. The … is from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, presenting the work of 46 artists and transforming WMU's unique downtown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19214

Artist, alumna presents visual discourse on immigration in WMU show

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… in WMU show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Transformation" by Ally Pye KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An artist and … life in an exhibit at Western Michigan University. The artwork, created by Alessandra Santos-Pye , also known as "Ally … Pye," is on view through Friday, Oct. 17 , in the second floor art gallery of the College of Health and Human Services. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18916

WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact

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… to a compact known as "To College, Through College." The effort, championed by Grand Rapids Mayor George K. Heartwell , will identify barriers to degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905

WMU to be represented in 'Town vs. Gown' poetry reading

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University professor and two instructors are slated to take part in a "Town vs. Gown" competitive … the gown contingent include Dr. Daneen Wardrop , WMU professor of English, Hedy Habra , a WMU Spanish instructor and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18690

Duo earns top honors for retention program

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… Duo earns top honors for retention program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … in the Innovation in Business Education Award program sponsored by the MidAmerican Business Deans Association. Geralyn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18324

Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness

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… make you smarter? Will studying the mathematical theories behind the game of tic-tac-toe give you a better … in space? These and other scientific puzzles are explored during engaging monthly public talks on the campus of … that are relevant and open to all ages. The Saturday Morning Science lectures were launched by Dr. Michael Famiano …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55183

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… semester begins Monday, Jan. 11. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan … fall semester Dec. 18, and some campus services will close or have reduced hours starting Dec. 18 through the start of … represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days between Thursday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Jan. 4. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29002