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Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

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… the use of motion capture suits and digital technology. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The pandemic thrust the world into a new … a "name-your-price" basis. Purchase a digital seat on the event's webpage. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn February …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239

WMU dining remains open, transitions to carry-out only

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… to carry-out only Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the novel coronavirus continues to … to provide only take-out meals indefinitely. “Our dining centers are now grab-and-go locations,” says Dining Services … others, in keeping with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. “We are going to take care of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58531

Do Dah Parade packed with silliness and fun for all

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… with silliness and fun for all Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo Do Dah Parade Saturday, June 8 KALAMAZOO—Local people who dress the part of parodies, … and characters will parade along the streets of downtown Kalamazoo at the annual Do Dah Parade Saturday, June 8 . The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7172

Academic achievement: Dean Lillian Smith’s collaborative research published in scholarly journal

College of Health and Human Services

… in scholarly journal Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Lillian Smith , Dean of the College of …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/dean-smith-published

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… teacher workforce Submitted by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new grant will help Western Michigan … of Science and Mathematics Program Improvement (SAMPI), a center within the Mallinson Institute for Science Education … Woodrow Wilson Fellows project. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… through shared classes. Starting out pre-medicine, Lulu eventually switched her major to political science with a … me,” she says. “So, I decided anything with people at the center of it would be my niche.”  Ramsey and Lulu Elshafei … worked 30 to 40 hours a week for a manufacturing company in Kalamazoo,” he says. “After graduation, I realized that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

Keith Roberts obituary

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… staff member, died Nov. 29 . He was 77. Roberts, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1969 and retired in 1998 … Remembrances Memorial gifts may be made to benefit Kalamazoo Public School graduates through the Kalamazoo Community Foundation for the Duane Roberts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3359

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… their personal belongings from one foster home to the next. KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a noble … of WMU’s Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services … what they’re up against.” For the latest WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU gets $1 million endowment

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… From left: Shirley Swanson, Bernard Osher and Dawn Gaymer KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded … Columbia. The foundation also supports a National Resource Center for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, which is … located at Northwestern University. For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28679

First Lady Snyder to visit WMU, highlight campus assualt prevention initiative

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… First Lady Snyder to visit WMU, highlight campus assualt prevention initiative Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Snyder KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan First Lady Sue Snyder will visit … Snyder works closely with Ele's Place, a healing center for grieving children with locations across the state …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28113