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New book about World War II memories grows out of class project

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… on Students conducted interviews locally and as far away as Canada for the project. KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan … spiral booklet is being sold for $20 and is packed with the reminiscences of nearly 200 area residents who lived through the war, many of whom were young at the time, but also a few veterans of the war …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025

WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award

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… must have demonstrated the best overall compliance with the judging criteria and be recognized as having gone … of the 1959 merger of two decades-old societies—the American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, founded in 1894, and the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers, founded in 1904.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45224

Three diversity and inclusion VP candidates to visit campus

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… Three diversity and inclusion VP candidates to visit campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three final candidates for the position of Western Michigan University's … two days touring the campus and community, and meeting with a variety of University leaders, students and community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47578

University Theatre announces 2017-18 season

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… story of these brave women as they prepare for their date with destiny at a forbidden lunch counter. "The Witches of … parable of our contemporary society. The story focuses on a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who … Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores the Reagan era, American history, the AIDS epidemic, sexuality, love, death, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42085

WMU political science professors field election calls from far and wide

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With Election Day approaching, Western Michigan University … WKZO, WBCK and WMUK both before and after the election, with Clark and Wielhouwer being the resident experts on … I think, 'Man, there's always something going on in American politics.' But what makes election season different is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36122

Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert

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… Theatre Complex. Performances are at 8 p.m. on all dates with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, Feb. 3 . This year's program … as well National Choreography Competition winner Brendan Duggan . Including ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz and tap … use ordinary "found objects" like Coke bottles and American flags in their art, Taylor would use such "found …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44735

Western alumnus honored by Chamber for ‘making our community stronger’

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… and executive director of the WMU Foundation, talks with Kalamazoo business person and alumnus Daniel May. Left … and celebrating business leaders who have made a significant impact on the community during the past year. “Jamauri … lounge, and Adam McFarlin , M.M.’08, owner of Kalamazoo Candle, as contenders for the award’s inaugural year. “The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69411

Bronco gymnasts boast eighth highest GPA in the nation

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… 15 nationally. The team had the highest GPA among Mid-American Conference institutions and were one of three MAC teams … including nine returners to the 2016 roster. Kayla Weber of Canton led the team with a perfect 4.0. She is entering her senior season and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26051

OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon

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… and trips to anyone interested in learning new things along with other curious, mature adults. Courses are non-credit, with most meeting once a week for one to four sessions. … Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Hastings; the Arab-American National Museum, Dearborn; and a special trip to Grand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33778

Graduate students receive WMU Dames Endowed Scholarships

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… degree program at WMU.  First awarded in 1997 in accordance with an agreement made between the University and the WMU … del Castillo Pacheco del Castillo of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is a doctoral student in the Department of … to complete her dissertation. Her research is titled "Dominican College Students' Experiences of Distress Help-Seeking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32980