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Area youths participating in Asylum Lake service project

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… (not verified) on WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve is site of educational service project. KALAMAZOO--More than 150 … is set for 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 1, or in case of rain, Wednesday, May 2. It will bring together third … in the Kalamazoo Public Schools system. With the help of some 20 volunteers, the children will participate in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/373

Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence

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… Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations , book groups throughout the … will read "Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence—And a Bold New Plan for Peace in the … that happen." Book groups will convene beginning the week of March 14 and meet every two weeks. They will be hosted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476

Area senior citizens getting ready for prom night

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… is a fun-filled, nostalgic evening that brings hundreds of senior citizens together with WMU students, faculty and staff for a night of Big Band music and swing and ballroom dancing. … begins at 5 p.m. and dancing runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Members of the general public are welcome to attend this semi-formal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/243

Lifelong Learning Academy announces summer session

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… Michigan University Lifelong Learning Academy is once again offering a short summer session of courses from June 5 through July 31. Registration has … geared toward older Kalamazoo-area residents, individuals of any age are welcome to participate. The initiative aims …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/447

Harlem Gospel Choir brings soul to Miller Auditorium

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… travels the globe with voices that reflect the renaissance of Harlem's culture and the American spirit of gospel, bringing people and nations together through its … Every concert is a celebration featuring harmonious songs of love, hope and inspiration. The Harlem Gospel Choir was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/84

WMU graduate designs trailer for Waterfront Film Festival

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… character from the trailer KALAMAZOO—A recent graduate of the Western Michigan University graphic design program … in April, was tabbed to create the 34-second spot after professors in the program recommended him. Kurtz worked … on the project with Yuanliang (Leon) Sun, WMU assistant professor of art. Watch the trailer here . Kurtz says he had a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7657

Dietician offers natural ways to boost immunity

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… Dietician offers natural ways to boost immunity Submitted by Erin … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Right now the world is in the middle of a health crisis. A novel virus—one that has not been … to maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent all types of illness,” says Trina Weber , registered dietitian at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59065

WMU Libraries staff support Smithsonian research into graphic designer, sunburst seal

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… Answering questions—including obscure or tricky ones—is one of a librarian’s many talents. Recently, WMU Libraries’ … the Smithsonian Archives find answers about the designer of their iconic sunburst seal. Smithsonian staff were … designer. They had rediscovered the earliest known copy of the Smithsonian’s sunburst logo and possibly the designer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58894

Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations

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… for student media. "They have done an amazing job in spite of the pandemic and having to do most of their work away from the actual studios. Student media is … , a senior from Kalamazoo, are nominated in the best use of sound and best liner/sweeper categories. Petronio credits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226

Student lock-in for diversity Saturday night at rec center

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… March 31 , to 3 a.m. Sunday, April 1, in the tennis courts of the Student Recreation Center. Featured speaker at the lock-in will be Dr. Mark Orbe, professor of communication, and activities will include workshops …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/282