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Cuban scholar to speak about African religious roots

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… Cuban scholar to speak about African religious roots Submitted … religion in eastern Cuba will be under the microscope this month when a Cuban scholar visits Western Michigan … Berbes Ribeaux will deliver a lecture, titled "Religions with African Roots in Eastern Cuba," in Spanish at 11 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2148

WMU salaried employees to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year

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… to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the July 1 … salaried employees to a 24-paycheck-per-year schedule with two consistent dates each month when paychecks are issued. The new schedule will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23548

WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

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… WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for … by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been named the recipient of the 2025 Open … truth thrives when diverse viewpoints are heard and engaged with in good faith. At Heterodox Academy, we are proud to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence

'Rock of Ages' joins Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 lineup

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… joins Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 lineup Submitted by Deanne Puca on The Choir of Man comes to Miller Auditorium at … Diavolo, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27 The Chieftains with Paddy Moloney, 8 p.m., Friday, March 1 "RAIN—A Tribute … Broadway shows for as low as $36 each and only pay $36 per month using a four-month payment plan option, if enrolled by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47533

Campus participation urged for library survey

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… Campus participation urged for library survey Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—All students, faculty, … in the online LibQUAL+ survey being conducted this month by University Libraries. Take the LibQUAL+ survey now … staff information needs and any concerns they might have with respect to our services," says Dr. Joseph G. Reish, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5558

WMU board approves 2020-21 on-campus apartments rates

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… Mich.—Acting at its Nov. 6 meeting , the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved rates for on-campus … units. The approved rates will go into effect starting with the fall 2020 semester. Keeping costs in alignment with … existing unfurnished units will rise between $4 and $26 a month. New rates will allow for continued maintenance and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/57019

Western View expansion, community center opens

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… Western View expansion, community center opens Submitted by Anonymous (not … Western View Community Center opened its doors earlier this month. Residents had the opportunity to view the new … amenities include meeting and study rooms, a kitchen area with cooking facilities, a separate fitness room with

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10205

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Amelia Bodinaku on In the first glimmers of the Kenyan morning light, Bilinda Straight wakes to a familiar … 32 years, Straight has embraced the daily rhythm of working with the Samburu people — accompanying women to fetch water, … cultural anthropology at that point in time.  “I took a 10-month Fulbright and stretched it into two years by the way I …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former chief of staff to Michigan's senior senator Debbie Stabenow (2001-2005), Matt … help research and draft legislation, and work directly with constituents.  President Montgomery says VanKuiken is a …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… at documentary screening Submitted by Emily Monacelli Guzman on A screening of "First Voice Generation" is planned for … students in a documentary screening for Hispanic Heritage Month. The WMU community and public are invited to attend … the screening, Martinez will participate in a Q&A session with the audience. The Latinx Employee Association is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796