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… at local zoo to be focus of upcoming talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thompson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Binder … campus. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and … more than 8 million people have visited Binder Park Zoo, with an additional 500,000 served through outreach programs …

… Keillor to spin tales at Miller Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Keillor KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … his journeys and experiences, Keillor captivates audiences with his unique blend of comedy, charisma and wisdom. … Companion, directed by Robert Altman. He has been honored with Grammy, ACE and George Foster Peabody awards, as well …

… top students to vie for $50,000 scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's Medallion Scholarship … Competition. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. , with half of the students attending on Saturday, Jan. 24 , … on Saturday, Jan. 31 . The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began …

… Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Franklin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former Kellogg Co. executive and WMU trustee has published a book that … practical knowledge about an arena few people are familiar with and that has fallen through the cracks of academia. …

… Institute wins NEH grant for summer institute Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Schulman KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … may apply.  In her four-week institute, Schulman, together with guest lecturers in the fields of medieval archaeology, … and Anglo-Saxon religions, will engage 25 summer scholars with more detailed background information about the culture, …

… expanding college access at White House event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Today, … Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Joe Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher … helps to support the President’s commitment to partner with colleges and universities, business leaders, and …

… brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The show is based on the animated … Mich.—The legacy of the beloved "Mister Rogers" lives on with the hit television series, "Daniel Tiger’s … have hopped aboard Trolley to delight live audiences with "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!," which is coming to …

… Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk … Burtless Burtless does research on issues connected with poverty and income distribution, public finance, aging, … growing disparity in expected life spans among Americans with low and high incomes. Burtless has published numerous …

… Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tyson KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Neil … take questions from children since I’m fascinated with young ones who are interested in science." To learn … to acting as host of the "StarTalk" radio and TV show along with "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, the New York City native …

… award WMUK for broadcasting excellence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the second … who won awards are: Best Use of Sound—"Go On a Sound Walk with WMU Soundscape Ecologists" by Rebecca Thiele . … produced in 2014. The competition was fierce this year, with over 1,100 entries from public radio newsrooms across …