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Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

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… in building Heritage Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At the turn of the 20th century, long before the Civil Rights Era, a Black brick mason built some of the most prominent buildings in Kalamazoo, including the … Albert White "He was born in 1861. If a man coming out of those extreme conditions—degradation, the worst human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

Thirty-seven faculty members receive promotions

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… on KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the promotions of 37 faculty members at its June 7 meeting. Seventeen … year. Promoted to professor Dr. Todd J. Barkman, biological sciences Dr. Jonathan Bush, English Dr. Kuanchin Chen, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/767

'The Muppets' is Wednesday's featured Miller Movie

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… Campus Activities Board will present a special screening of "The Muppets," starring Amy Adams and Jason Segel, at … (Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet … reunite Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang--all of whom have gone their own separate ways. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/169

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Your Sister's Sister'

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… makes a scene at a memorial party, Tom's best friend Iris offers up her family cabin on an island in the Pacific … Iris' sister Hannah, who is reeling from the abrupt end of a seven-year relationship and finds solace in Tom's unexpected presence. An evening of drinking that concludes with an awkward sexual incident …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1438

Summer enrollment open for WMU's Campus Kids

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… to enroll children in the 2017 Campus Kids Summer Program offered by the WMU Children's Place Learning Center. The … become the next Children’s Place Idol and more. A full list of all 12 weekly themes is available at … $202.50 per child per week or hourly rates for WMU students of $5.50 and for WMU emloyees and community members of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38325

WMU prioritizes safety with expanded Narcan program

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… available for emergency use. WMU encourages all members of the community to learn more about the signs of an overdose and Narcan at the Centers for Disease Control … In two to three minutes, Narcan reverses the effects of the opioid, providing valuable time before emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74267

Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company

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… Erin Flynn on Kayde Moore, B.A.'24, landed a job with Face Off Theatre Company after a successful internship. … department, but then I realized I didn't want to act professionally," says Moore, who graduated from Western in … administrator and audience development associate at Face Off Theatre Company in Kalamazoo. Moore, center, stands with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938

University Symphony Orchestra to premiere alumna composition

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… University’s Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of 20th century Russian composers at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 , … Opus 30, by legendary pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. The performance will conclude with Dmitri … Opus 47. Also on the program will be the world premiere of "El Letargo De Las Ballenas" (The Whale’s Lethargy) by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4397

Musical comedy duo coming to campus

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… Ben McClain and Paul Peglar, combines the musical genres of pop, hip-hop, opera, jazz, musical theatre, electronica … art form. Ben McLain was featured on the final season of NBC's "The Sing Off," and Paul Peglar was the original piano player on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5052

Upcoming art exhibit chronicles transcontinental travel

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… exhibit reveal a journey that begins with an exploration of the physical and social space of Kalamazoo, Mich., and leads across the globe to Dakar, … and resistance, with an emphasis on the changing roles of place and the possibilities within them. RCVA gallery …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2345