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University Theatre kicks off with story inspired by civil rights movement

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… University Theatre kicks off with story inspired by civil rights movement Submitted by … story by S.M. Shepard-Massat inspired by a small but significant moment in civil rights history. "Waiting to be Invited" … ensemble member with WMU theatre students , providing these young actors with a unique opportunity to work alongside a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42559

Western Wellness continues to promote fitness with new and ongoing programs

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… Western Wellness continues to promote fitness with new and ongoing programs Submitted by Anonymous (not … Hills Athletic Club; and volunteer-run wellness hubs within campus units and buildings. It also encompasses the … Michigan, and sixth in the United States, at WMU beginning with the fall semester. Located in Racquetball Court 1 at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42386

WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity

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… WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity Submitted by Erin Flynn on … and really voices that have been marginalized in the American theatre." The process began with giving students a … that took several months. It meant that really, far more aggressively than we have done in the past, we examined show …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65062

Walker Institute to kick off community forums with Michael Moore talk

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… Walker Institute to kick off community forums with Michael Moore talk Submitted by Anonymous (not … filmmaker. The event is free and open to the public, with seating on a first-come, first served basis. It is … the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, in collaboration with the Lee Honors College, School of Communication and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31123

Horn professor to present an exciting program of works with electronics

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… Horn professor to present an exciting program of works with electronics Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and open to the public. About the program After opening with Volker David Kirchner’s "Lamento d’Orfeo" for horn and … selection of pieces for horn and electronics. Christopher Biggs’ "Recombinant Serenade," a series of variations on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29817

Medieval historian first to be honored for second time with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize

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… Medieval historian first to be honored for second time with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize Submitted by … the 26th annual prize for "The Corrupter of Boys: Sodomy, Scandal, and the Medieval Clergy," which investigates the … fact, Elliott argues clerical abuse of minors, the fear of scandal and subsequent silence about abuse were institutional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68097

With move in complete, Western Heights residents will showcase new hall

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With move in complete, Western Heights residents will … commons areas and centrally private bathrooms and showers with high-end finishes. The houses are organized around a … facilities. Each building has a reception desk and a lounge with a fireplace on the first floor. The fireplace surround …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27082

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health knowledge

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… Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand … to continuing her outstanding work in the future. “With her unique contributions to advancing qualitative … book on Photovoice. “She has demonstrated significant impact with research achievements in a relatively short …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72654

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

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… Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laura … went on to help found Running Strong for American Indian Youth, an organization that focuses on empowering Native …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

Hard-working students get top grades; win lunch with WMU president

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… Hard-working students get top grades; win lunch with WMU president Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … grades for an academic year and as a result, earned lunch with WMU President John M. Dunn . Vines Logan Vines , of … Vines is a sophomore majoring in speech-language pathology with a minor in psychology. Wingard, who also is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20761