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University Theatre presents 'Charlotte's Web'

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… the spider, as they embark on a heartwarming adventure to discover what it means to be a true friend. The theatrical production of "Charlotte's Web" is adapted by Joseph Robinette and based on the well-known … book by E.B. White. The Department of Theatre worked with rigging professionals from Hall Associates Flying Effects to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22414

American Book Award winner next in Frostic Reading Series

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… at Western Michigan University. Jericho Brown , an assistant professor of creative writing at Emory University, won the American Book Award in 2008 for his first collection of poetry, "Please," and will read from his works at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 , in the Little …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21735

WMU's Beltline students moving downtown during building renovation

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… renovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist's rendering of the WMU Graduate Center-Beltline computer … will take classes at WMU's Graduate Center-Downtown, which is located at 200 Ionia Ave., S.W. The East Beltline … additional seating, new lighting and modernized furnishings throughout the location. The $5.5 million project is

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20669

Three rare campus trees named state champions

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… (not verified) on Andrew Sawyer, National Big Tree Registry, measures a dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—One of … official representative for the National Big Tree Registry, measured three of the largest dwarf hackberrys … one would also be the National Champion. But none of the biggest campus trees could match the thick girth of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14820

WMU to celebrate green buildings with unveiling of LEED designations

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… additional buildings that have just been certified will be disclosed at the event. While the Sangren plaque is unveiled for the crowd at Sangren, the four other plaque … be shown on large monitors in the Sangren lobby. The event is believed to reflect the largest number of LEED …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20341

Former secretary of commerce to speak at annual conference

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… The two-day conference begins Monday, March 31 , at the Radisson Hotel in Kalamazoo and will feature presentations and sessions related to this year's theme, "Winning in Today's Multi-Channel … who is also former CEO and chairman of the board of Kellogg Co., will share his perspectives in "Government, Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14087

CHHS DEI committee receives 2021 Excellence in Diversity Award

College of Health and Human Services

… the award to members of the committee and to Dr. Betty Dennis , director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and … University by fostering and promoting an environment that is inclusive, diverse and equitable.  In January 2021 , the college officially established its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65259

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

Haworth College of Business

… Soma pitched her idea for a company that makes shirts from discarded textiles. KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A clothing company … Rose Soma: Up-Cycled Shirts. Soma's company addresses the issue of the nearly 16 million tons of textile waste … generated annually. The company's shirts are created using discarded textiles, which are cut up and reassembled, making …

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

New York artist next up in WMU Frostic School of Art Lecture Series

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… New York artist next up in WMU Frostic School of Art Lecture Series … Iran will be the next speaker in the Frostic School of Art Visiting Artist and Scholar Lecture Series . Armita Raafat will speak at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19656

Flagstar Bank CEO to open Distinguished Speaker Series

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… Flagstar Bank CEO to open Distinguished Speaker Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … the first speaker in Western Michigan University's 2014-15 Distinguished Speaker Series. DiNello will speak at 5 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19617