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Campus talks, exhibit focus on water as an essential global resource

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… weekly talks on water issues in the Great Lakes region, with a special focus on Kalamazoo, will begin Wednesday, … Lecture Series. It is the first of two parts of a series, with lectures this fall providing a broader perspective by … art exhibit on the topic will open during a reception with the artists from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29638

Geography program earns national excellence award

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The American Association of Geographers has given its 2019 Award for … Excellence recognizes geography departments and programs within blended departments that have significantly enhanced the prominence and reputation of geography …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54206

WMU graduate students awarded archaeology field school scholarships

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… through written journals and blogs and to interact with the public through open houses, public days or other … historical archaeology, public archaeology, and Native American studies with particular focus on the Great Lakes region. … and other various stakeholders, including Native American tribes, in the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29071

National OT professional association again honors WMU professors

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… will be inducted into the Roster of Fellows of the American Occupational Therapy Association at its annual … leadership, advocacy or guidance have made a significant contribution over time to the profession with a measured impact on consumers of occupational therapy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28959

Trustees evaluate WMU president, laud his accomplishments

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… include a new student center and dining facility, beginning with razing Elmwood Apartments.   Led the President’s … support; 2) $250,000 toward accommodations for students with hearing and/or visual impairments; 3) Just under $1 … end campus sexual assault in September 2018. Collaborated with and provided engagement opportunities for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50809

Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo

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… Kalamazoo. The festival will kick off at 4 p.m. Friday with live entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. on Old Dog's … Festivities will continue the following day at 11 a.m. with bands and dancers on outdoor and indoor stages … 12 are free if accompanied by an adult. The Irish American Club of Kalamazoo organizes the annual event, which is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32633

Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition

Haworth College of Business

… focusing on growth. Once I get my Etsy shop stocked with all new shirts and stickers, I'm planning on doing a … year featured a high school division for the first time with eight student teams from local schools competing. 2019 … to cater to the food industry with a customizable trashcan that would eliminate issues caused by overloaded trash …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258

Theatre department sponsors canned food drive

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… Theatre department sponsors canned food drive Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Poverty food drive . The drive will run in conjunction with two Department of Theatre productions: "The Three … through Nov. 4 . Theatre patrons are encouraged to bring canned soups, stews or any other non-perishable food items …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2176

Book discussion at WMU precedes visit by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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… as on parenthood and his own experiences as an athlete, African-American and a Muslim. Facilitated by Kalamazoo City Commissioner … Kalamazoo Public Library. It is free and open to the public with no advanced registration required. Abdul-Jabbar's visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38206

WMU Medieval Institute wins NEH grant for summer institute

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… may apply.  In her four-week institute, Schulman, together with guest lecturers in the fields of medieval archaeology, … tradition, "Beowulf," Old Norse-Icelandic literature, and Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon religions, will engage 25 summer scholars with more detailed background information about the culture, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31130