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WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students

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… verified) on Dr. Dini Metro-Roland, far right, during one of last year's classes. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The National … transitioning to higher education. H4E provides a series of free, rigorous humanities courses to members of the greater Kalamazoo community that are taught by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37253

Employees offered chance to study Spanish and culture in Mexico

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… Employees offered chance to study Spanish and culture in Mexico … 1010 or the equivalent language skills test by the end of the 2012 summer I session. Evening and lunch-hour sections of Spanish 1010 are offered during spring semester and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/36

Flags lowered Wednesday for Army Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach

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… on Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach LANSING, Mich.--By order of Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, U.S. flags on all campuses of Western Michigan University and throughout Michigan will be lowered Wednesday, July 11, in honor of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach, of Ferndale, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/970

WMU fraternity to perform with Step Afrika

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… at Miller Auditorium Nov. 27 KALAMAZOO—Step Afrika, a professional dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, will bring its show to Western Michigan … available at millerauditorium.com . Phi Beta Sigma, winners of the National Pan-Hellenic Council Marchdown that was held …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3032

Authors support WMU writing award with fundraiser

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… will come together Saturday, Oct. 5 , on the campus of Western Michigan University to read from their works and celebrate the life and contributions of author, editor and publisher Robert J. Bixby, a WMU … by the Creative Writing Program and the Department of English. Refreshments will be served and a book signing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9930

White, Potter, Nowak and Parker are headed to the NFL

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… initial free agent signings. Selected in the seventh round of Saturday's draft were wide receiver Jordan White , the … Jaguars, and Tuesday, May 1, it was announced that offensive lineman Anthony Parker had signed as a free agent … the only Bronco wide receivers drafted by the NFL. A member of the Super Bowl XLV Champion Green Bay Packers, Jennings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/376

WMU graduate wins prestigious playwriting fellowship

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… through the WMU Creative Writing Program, was one of four finalists for the Ten-Minute Play Award for his play … was announced during the award ceremony that Pasen is one of six playwrights nationwide to be selected for a … Pasen, who is from Chicago, has worked closely with of Dr. Steve Feffer, associate professor of English. Pasen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/441

Keith Watkins

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… on, WMU is turning Keith Watkins ’ hobby into a career path of dissecting problems and finding solutions. The Kalamazoo … understand the world, Watkins discovered the cold truth of growing up—things don’t always go the way you want them to. However, instead of accepting it, he’s using his lifelong curiosity to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

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… coordinator overseeing five counties and as president-elect of the Michigan School Health Coordinators’ Association, … that assisted the advisory council with addressing some of the largest challenges confronting K-12 school districts … guidelines detailed in the  Michigan Safe Schools Roadmap  offers a basic outline for a safe return. According to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

University Theatre presents 'Kiss Me Kate'

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… Cole Porter’s Tony Award-winning musical has become one of the most beloved musical comedies of the century, including such musical favorites as "Another … Patterson Patterson began performing at the early age of 9. A native of New Jersey, he first studied under the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6282