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Communitywide conversation on diversity set

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What began as discussions on diversity within the city of Portage … city of Portage, WMU and the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission, is open to all in the community. … of a larger community and decided to take the conversation into the bigger community setting." For more news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38240

Montgomery to speak at upcoming community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… Edward Montgomery is the final speaker for this season's Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Fetzer Center. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are … Behavioral and Social Sciences. During President William Clinton's administration, Montgomery served as chief …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46667

Music students invited to perform at Carnegie Hall

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… Western Michigan University School of Music students have been selected to present the Fourth Annual Collegiate Honors … Feb. 1, in Weill Recital Hall. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at carnegiehall.org/calendar or by phone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12663

Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrated at Western

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… Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrated at Western … us an opportunity to reflect on the many ways that members of this community contribute to making our campus a … cultural traditions with the Western community. "The two biggest traditions and holidays we celebrate are the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64333

Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts

College of Health and Human Services

… CHHS community. (Left to right) Dean Ron Cisler, Dr. Betty Dennis, Dr. Nancy Hock, Sarah Aguilar, Shreena Shah … students to lead these tours, and eye-opening for American students" says Shah. "You see three or four people … just how people get around. It was fascinating for the American students to see that and have meaningful conversations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71851

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… The 2025 cohort both expands the initiative's reach into new disciplines and enhances investments into … Social Change "These projects allow us to bridge the gap between theory and practice, immersing students in their … spiders The world needs more water spiders—and Western can help. While the notion might spark arachnophobia in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

Theatre to present 'The Game's Afoot'

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… for his role as Sherlock Holmes, hosts his fellow cast-members for a weekend of revelry in his Connecticut castle. The festivities take a turn when one of the guests is stabbed and Gillette dons his iconic deerstalker hat to assume … 2 p.m. Tickets Tickets for University Theatre productions can be purchased online at wmutheatre.com , by calling (269) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43524

Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race

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… hosted by the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society , beginning Tuesday, Oct. 19 . The podcast will also air that … LIVE" button at the top of WIDR's home page . “As we head into the second year of the pandemic, this is a good … . Topics and participants Racial equity, hosted by Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president of diversity and inclusion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65962

Kalamazoo Art Fair kicks off summer

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… atmosphere of artwork, programs and fun. Ceramics, fiber art, drawing, painting, photography and sculpture … and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Bronson Park. Visitors can also enjoy live music, a beer garden, acrobats, street performers, a car show and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/462

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Quartet'

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… From left, Billy Connolly and Tom Courtenay as Wilf and Reggie. KALAMAZOO—The Kalamazoo Film Society will present … by the arrival of Jean, played by Maggie Smith. Once a member of a quartet and the ex-wife of one of the residents, … ego—open old wounds, but also bring a new challenge. Can the group reunite to perform a charity concert? Also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6967