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Art galleries reopen to public at WMU

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… ready to welcome visitors back in person. "We're all kind of grieving a life that we don't have access to anymore," says Dr. Indra Lācis , director of exhibitions, who is excited to offer a space for art enthusiasts to see and experience art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62793

Update: Prescribed burns could be set at two Asylum Lake sites Monday, April 22

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… Western Michigan University's Asylum Lake Preserve as part of ongoing efforts to actively manage the nature preserve … and ecological health. On Monday , April 22 , 30 acres of prairie as well as 1 to 3 acres of wetland area will be burned, if weather conditions allow. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52957

Southern Utah University scholar to address need for liberal arts education

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… Utah University will address not only the importance of a liberal arts education, but also the moral obligation … later this month. Dr. Kristopher Phillips , an assistant professor of philosophy, will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38613

51st annual congress turns Kalamazoo once more into medieval mecca

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… Kalamazoo this month, they'll talk briefly about the "Game of Thrones" phenomenon as just one indicator of the public's perception of and continuing fascination with the Middle Ages. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32064

AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at WMU

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… on display at WMU Feb. 5 to 18. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sections of the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt–the 54 … be hosted by the Western Michigan University Department of Theatre and on view at the Gilmore Theatre Complex from … presented in conjunction with WMU Theatre's production of " Angels in America ," and it will also be on display two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45041

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… close ties with community and a focus on the success of students. Montgomery spoke to a campus and community … during WMU's CommUniverCity weekend—an annual celebration of the ties between WMU and its home community of Kalamazoo. "An active partnership between town and gown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

WMU researcher spends fellowship period on education research registry

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… that could vastly improve the structure and transparency of impact studies in education. Dr. Jessaca Spybrook , associate professor of educational leadership, research and technology, … is very timely. There are a lot of issues across the social sciences in general with transparency and replication." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32721

Trustees give OK to med school purchase

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… at its July 8 meeting, Western Michigan University Board of Trustees gave its seal of approval to a resolution authorizing the WMU Homer … that is close to the WMU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, as well as researchers currently working at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25525

Communitywide conversation on diversity set

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… began as discussions on diversity within the city of Portage has led to a communitywide conversation Saturday, … Feb. 18 , that is expected to attract appointed and elected officials to explore the importance of diversity in a variety of areas of civic involvement. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38240

WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination

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… New Issues Poetry & Prose has made the longlist of books being considered for the National Book Award for … to six new poetry titles each year, as well as the winner of the AWP Award Series in the Novel. Zoref Zoref is one of 10 authors on this year's longlist and is one of four new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42994