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Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

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… of integrative biology at the University of California-Berkeley and curator of paleontology at the University of … and therefore, unconstitutional to teach in American public schools. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Padian is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249

Dr. Leroy R. Ray Jr. obituary

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… professor emeritus and a former director of the Black Americana Studies program, died Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Kalamazoo. He was 82. Ray joined the faculty in 1973 as the Black Americana Studies program's director and remained at its helm for … a major study of the black church in Kalamazoo and began numerous community outreach programs. Those programs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4919

Francophone Film Fest features rare films, two filmmakers

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… films from French-speaking countries across the globe and visits by two award-winning filmmakers from Morocco … Sunday, March 14-18, in the Little Theatre, where Moroccan filmmaker Daoud Aoulad-Syad will present his latest … is one of the most promising directors in the emerging Moroccan cinema and has won many international awards, both for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/223

Dancing, art and cultural activities highlight WMU China Festival

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… dance enthusiasts and yo-yo as well as ping-pong fans will be attending Western Michigan University's sixth annual … Ping-pong tournament final and clinic The festival is being organized by the Haenicke Institute in collaboration … community interests in Chinese language and culture have been increasing steadily," says  Dr. Ying Zeng , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55672

Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar

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… , also a professor and area coordinator of painting, will be presented with Western Michigan University’s … specializes in mixed media work combined with pigmented beeswax. Her paintings interweave patterns painted in … human emotions and experience, and to convey not just beauty but tension. “Cat is an awe-inspiring artist. Her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

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… attending the ceremony. A Detroit native, Williams will be returning home, degree in hand and a job lined up as a … available to program participants during holiday breaks and between semesters. Coached to success Asked to identify the key benefit to the program, Williams is quick to single out the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Logan Burgos: hitting a homerun in sports marketing

Haworth College of Business

… dreams. The marketing major from Homer Glen, Illinois, is beyond ready to start his career in the sports industry, … and support during my time as a business student, and I cannot thank her enough for all of her help through my … activities. He serves on the executive board of the American Marketing Association at WMU.  He is also a member of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75461

Double feature planned for Arbor Day at WMU this year

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… north side parking lot (lot 51). The icon dedication will be at 11 a.m. in front of the Sangren Hall pedestrian mall at the turnaround, where the icon has been installed. Traditional celebration Those attending the … pine's attributes and WMU's Arbor Day history, as well as be updated on recent tree-related news. In addition, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23241

Gertrude E. 'Trudy' Rohr obituary

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… Rohr, a retired Western Michigan University staff member, died March 16 at home in Kalamazoo. She was 82. Rohr … . Messages to the family may be posted at winkelfuneralhome.com. Memorial gifts may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39376

WMU ensembles perform for Latvian Association's Centennial Arts Weekend

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… centennial celebration of Latvia's independence and will be the culmination of the Kalamazoo Latvian Association's … will give a pre-concert talk about the pieces that will be performed in the concert. The University Orchestra, … by Bruce Uchimura , and University Chorale, led by Arianne Abela , will perform music of well-known Latvian composers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45666