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Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program
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… Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program Submitted by Erin Flynn … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning a new language in a new country is difficult in itself. Combine that with caring for a new … pursuing a graduate degree might not be at the top of your list of things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like most …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546
Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit
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… community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit Submitted by … Mich.—Although it's the birthplace of the Nation of Islam, a large part of Detroit's Muslim history remains unknown to the general public. A Western …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682
Free campus workshops offered on virtual reality
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… offered on virtual reality Submitted by Deanne Puca on Visit the virtual reality lab on the lower level of Waldo … will be held on the lower level of Waldo Library. No registration is needed. Four different topics are offered three … applications available. Software tutorials are also suggested. Friday, April 13, noon to 1:30 pm Monday, April 16, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45777
Professor's radio show wins award, additional segments to air
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… one-hour Michigan Radio show co-produced and hosted by Allison Downey , associate professor of teaching, learning and … In addition to her duties as an education professor, Downey is a musical performer and storyteller. For the episode, she served as storyteller and songwriter, in addition …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7190
University Theatre kicks off with story inspired by civil rights movement
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… inspired by a small but significant moment in civil rights history. "Waiting to be Invited" will open the 2017-18 season … 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 for seniors and WMU employees, $10 for students … at wmutheatre.com , by phone at (269) 387-6222, or by visiting the University Theatre Box Office in the main lobby …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42559
Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies
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… composer dies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Curtis Curtis-Smith KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- Curtis Curtis-Smith , an … from organizations around the globe. They included: a Guggenheim Fellowship, an award from the American Academy and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619
Western's College of Aviation honors alumni, supporters with annual awards
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… Tracey Kauppila , former College of Aviation executive assistant and Make a Difference Award winner; and the Michigan … "These awards represent the highest level of recognition issued by the College of Aviation," says Tom Thinnes, … makes a difference. Not only are we proud of their accomplishments, we are forever grateful for their connection and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69791
Free festival features new plays by Kalamazoo playwrights
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… formerly Epic Theatre, in downtown Kalamazoo. The event is free and open to the public, and no reservations are … and are not intended for younger audiences, unless otherwise noted. 2018 selected plays "The Alleyway" by Emma … by the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. "If Henry Didn’t Kill His Wives" by Darcy Sturges, produced by Kalamazoo College …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44704
Chicago-based Kontras Quartet returns for free performance
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… for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 . The event is free and open to the public. Kontras Quartet Admired for its "superlative artistry," the Kontras Quartet has established an international following for its vibrant and nuanced …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44833
WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize
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… graduate student winner received $15,000. The winners of this year's competition were selected from a diverse and … from 28 colleges and universities across the country. "This year's Lemelson-MIT National Collegiate Student Prize … by the belief that invention can solve many of the biggest economic and social challenges of our time, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028