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Kalamazoo's Bronson Park comes alive on Fridays this summer
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… Kalamazoo will come alive every Friday through the end of September with local musicians, food trucks, area retail … in Bronson Park until Friday, Aug. 23. Due to the success of the gatherings, additional dates of Sept. 13, 20 and 27 were added. Musical guest schedule …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8312
Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve
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… by Erin Flynn on Laura Argentati won a trip to one of the fashion world's biggest events through Western's 2024 … Week Competition. Courtesy: Andrew Bourland Through U of NYFW, Argentati had behind-the-scenes access to the event. Argentati and other U of NYFW participants attended a runway show by iconic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931
Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers
W Magazine
… to receive the information: near the conclusion of her Communicating About Taboo Topics course. Designed … study—to address sensitive subjects that are typically off-limits to speak about in North American culture. … have conversations about weighty material that many of us tend to avoid. Dr. Mark Orbe, Western Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619
Student fair showcases service opportunities with nonprofits
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… Student fair showcases service opportunities with nonprofits Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on More than 300 community partners invited to March 23 Nonprofit Fair. KALAMAZOO--More than 300 community partners have been invited to showcase their work and offer potential opportunities for students seeking service …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/247
Emma 'Em' Hollingshead obituary
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… at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was 93. Hollingshead, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1970 as the secretary for the Department of Economics and became secretary executive II for the vice … five years later. She retired in 1983 after almost 13 years of service to the University. Cremation has taken place. A …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1129
Willie G. Page obituary
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… the WMU staff in 1981 and retired in 1998 after 17 years of service to the University. An Arkansas native, Page moved to Kalamazoo and became a member of the North Westnedge Avenue Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4114
Campus Activities Board presents comedian Ronnie Jordan
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo courtesy of ronniejordan.net. KALAMAZOO—Comedian Ronnie Jordan , … the 1st Amendment Stand-up" and "P. Diddy Presents Bad Boys of Comedy." He is the host of the successful Atlanta-based video show, "Oomp Camp …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6462
Margaret Large-Cardoso obituary
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… Dr. Margaret Large-Cardoso, Western Michigan University professor emerita of health, physical education and recreation, died May 28 . … 1949 and retired with emerita status in 1979 after 30 years of service to the University. Services Services will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47348
New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs
Student Affairs
… the role the program serves in students’ lives. A division of WMU's Department of Student Affairs, the program supports students who need … emergency financial hardship through the generosity of WMU faculty, staff, students, alumni and the greater …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73121
Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition
Haworth College of Business
… honor organization for financial information students and professionals. The regional meeting, which took place in Cincinnati, Ohio, included professional development opportunities and a best practices … focused on "Inspiring Future Leaders to Leave a Legacy of Excellence," challenging students to present what they do …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127