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Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… "First Voice Generation" is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna … B.A.'06, at 3 p.m.   Saturday, Oct. 7 , in the WMU Student Center ballroom. Admission is free, and free parking is … the Provost to sponsor the screening. It is one of several events at Western celebrating Latino culture and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796

Trustees authorize acquisition of property adjacent to campus

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… adjacent to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Acting at its Jan. 22 meeting, the Western … property and is about to be renovated for use as an alumni center. That center is scheduled to open in 2015. "We expect the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12922

WMU researchers win $526,000 grant to better treat substance abuse

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… abuse Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lee-Parker KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An interdisciplinary team of researchers at … Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and WMU Counseling Center. In April, the team will train staff at the Family … says. "So it's not just training." For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30797

Free college-level humanities courses being offered

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… being offered Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's 2014-15 … is offering low- to moderate-income residents in the Kalamazoo area free classes in political philosophy, ethics, … of public institutions of learning, such as community centers, libraries and museums. Referrals to community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18415

Registration open for summer Chinese culture classes

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… summer Chinese culture classes Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registrations are due Wednesday , May 1 , … —5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, May 7 to June 11, Bernhard Center Global Lounge. Advanced Chinese Language —5:30 to … Institute at WMU website . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52663

Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants

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… encourage sustainability and innovation in the industry. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University paper … solutions." Companies represented at the unveiling event included BTG, Domtar, Voith, USG, Solenis, Suzano, Pro … WestRock, Kemira and Kadant.   For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982

Chicago-based contemporary music collective to give campus concert

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… concert series. (Photo courtesy of Ensemble Dal Niente) KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ensemble Dal Niente , a 22-member … March 18 , in Western Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a … between audience and performer. The institute has presented events ranging from formal evening concerts to daytime …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22300

Charles F. Woodward obituary

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… and manufacturing engineering, died Dec. 12 at home in Kalamazoo. He was 81. Woodward joined the WMU faculty … capacities at several manufacturing companies in Flint and Kalamazoo while pursuing his bachelor's degree. After … Memorial gifts may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center or a charity of choice. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20819

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… The philosophy of grief Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ashley Atkins can’t point to a specific … the Black Lives Matter movement.    As she covered these events in class, she came across Claudia Rankine’s opinion … she began to pursue more in-depth study into what would eventually become a monograph.   “The book project is a way …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

WMU alumni triumph at the 67th annual Grammy Awards

College of Fine Arts

… the 67th annual Grammy Awards Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and the Irving … training they received at WMU. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/02/grammy-nods-2025