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WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive
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… expected to receive their pledge cards by the beginning of October. President Edward Montgomery announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 19 . The theme of this year’s campaign …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984
Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrated at Western
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… "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month offers us an opportunity to reflect on the many ways that members of this community contribute to making our campus a strong, … similar background," says Amy Nobouphasavahn , a biomedical sciences student from St. Joseph, Michigan. "My favorite …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64333
WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
… WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away Submitted … was born on February 19, 1929, in the New York City borough of Queens where she grew up as a child. She passed away … Kalamazoo, Michigan, home on January 9, 2020, at the age of 90. Her parents were Philip and Hilda (Schneider) …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511
Reggae music, Caribbean food and island beverages in Kalamazoo
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… headlines Friday, June 15. KALAMAZOO--Three days and nights of reggae music will run Thursday to Saturday, June 14-16 , … Volunteer Kalamazoo and Huntington's Disease Society of America Great Lakes Region. Visit islandfestkalamazoo.com …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/584
From dinosaurs to spaceships, children's summer camp offers it all
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… From dinosaurs to spaceships, children's summer camp offers it all Submitted by Deanne Puca on Campus Kids camp … Summer themes include learning about dinosaurs, blasting off into space, creating a Campus Kids museum and more. Supplemental to the projects are a variety of field trips and activities on campus. WMU faculty and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5378
Island Festival features music, food
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… Deanne Puca on Scene from the 2011 festival (Photo courtesy of islandfestkalamazoo.com) KALAMAZOO—The Island Festival features three days and nights of reggae music Thursday to Saturday, June 20-22 , at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7542
Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aunner Calderón's biomedical sciences degree puts him one step closer to his dream of becoming a doctor and delivering a critical service to … seven years ago, Aunner Calderón didn't speak a word of English. On Saturday, April 30 , he will graduate with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67871
Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala
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… Dancers were transported to a virtual world through the use of motion capture suits and digital technology. Dancers were transported to a virtual world through the use of motion capture suits and digital technology. Dancers were transported to a virtual world through the use of motion capture suits and digital technology. KALAMAZOO, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239
Advertising students take second place in national competition
Haworth College of Business
… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of Western Michigan University advertising and promotion … in the competition. WMU presenters were Kiana Bailey , of Warren, who won the competition’s Best Presenter Award; Sara Buckle , of Stevensville; Alex Gutierrez-Spencer , of Monroe; and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46743
New academic leadership highlights WMU innovation, expertise
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… and Dr. Steven Butt accepted new challenges with the dawn of this new Lopez academic year: Lopez as the new interim dean of the Lee Honors College and Butt as the new interim dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Lopez, during her 25-year tenure as a Spanish …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55469