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WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths

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… WMU, Wayne State team up to improve health of state's foster youths Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In keeping with its widely known efforts to help youths both in and out of foster care, Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25272

Trustees approve next step in establishing a Florida presence

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University will take a significant step forward in establishing an academic presence in … move paves the way for the University to continue forward with an initiative in the Punta Gorda area that would: … Gaymer said, a number of other disciplines could be suggested for delivery by WMU. Those recommendations would be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27594

College of Fine Arts taps Ohio educator as associate dean

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… (not verified) on Irelan KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An Ohio educator with a professional theatre background and an extensive … and chairperson of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Youngstown State University. "Scott is a great addition to … Modernism/Modernity, Shakespeare Bulletin, Journal of American Drama and Theatre, Theatre Annual, and Theatre History …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25096

Diversity and inclusion speaker coming to campus

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… Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tactical Action Community with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Racial Healing Planning Grant, Williams will also hold … and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. He has 16 years of youth development and executive management experience, most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22337

Turkey Trot 5K race/walk returns for 62nd year

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… Recreation, which sponsors the event, notes that in keeping with past practice, a canned food drive is being held in conjunction with this year's race. Last year, 402 pounds of food were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20080

Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award

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… Mich.— Duane Shields Davis , a legendary jazz educator with over 50 years of experience, has been named the 2024 … and college educators around the world affirmed the significance of this nomination.    For 31 years, Davis has also … footsteps as educators, they have also played with the biggest names in jazz— Cecile McLorin-Salvant , Christian …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74753

Refreshments, games to greet returning students, faculty and staff

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… and staff Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on Students visit with Sindecuse Health Center staff at last year's event. … students, faculty and staff will be welcomed back to campus with free refreshments, games and prizes from 11 a.m. to … complimentary lemonade as well as putt and pitch games with prizes. Health center clinical staff will be available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18070

WMU alum's abstract art comes full circle in CHHS exhibition

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… Dec. 2 . The reception is free and open to the public with free parking available in Lot 104. A diverse background Olson is an artist with a diverse background. After graduating from WMU with a master's degree in applied mathematics, he worked as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20256

Michigan State Geographic Bee to return to WMU's Fetzer Center

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… year. KALAMAZOO—For the 10th straight year, just over 100 young geography buffs from across the state will descend on … This year's event is Friday, March 31 , and will bring the young semi-finalists from schools across the state and their … 29th year. Bees held statewide Bees were held in schools with fourth- through eighth-grade students throughout the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39017

Real Talk Diversity Series continues in November

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… Puca on WMU's Real Talk Diversity Series continues in Nov. with three events. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … world "Living traditionally in a modern world: Native Americans of West Michigan adjusting to an ever growing and … participants will experience traditional Native American dancing and music, as well as hear the personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19837