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Beverly R. 'Penny' David obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died Nov.   19 . She was   85. The longtime Allegan, Mich., resident began … recognized expert on Mark Twain and the illustration and design of his books, she lectured and taught on four … two dozen essays for "The Oxford Mark Twain," a 29-volume set of Twain's works published by Oxford University Press in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11911

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement … employers. 'Internationalization at Home' “The course is designed to prepare students not only for study abroad … and Global Citizen. Each status comes with unique rewards, including scholarships for studying abroad. Nearly …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… funding to take their projects to the next level. "I was impressed by the level of professionalism our students … Over the summer, they've begun developing a webpage and set up a lab space with 3D printers to carry out projects. … Bronco Bash. Cilluffo, a mechanical engineering and product design double major from metro Detroit, has been designing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

Info sessions on new master's program in Grand Rapids

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… location in Grand Rapids, Mich. The program prepares leading-edge practitioners to provide leadership to assure that … the program will be provided during informational sessions set for Wednesdays, June 20 and Aug. 8, in the WMU-Grand … entirely in Grand Rapids. The courses are tailored toward working adults who wish to continue their education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/818

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… hour interdisciplinary program is made up of a unique set of courses representing 12 departments from four … and engagement. We are teaching event innovation and design based on the outcomes created by the Certified … to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our corporations and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

The Bar Convent and Esopus arma Christi rolls and women’s devotions

Medieval Institute Publications

… The Bar Convent roll’s script and illustrations suggest it was made between 1475 and 1500. Thomas narrates and … of church liturgies for group participation in a household setting. The iconography of Saint Anne teaching the Virgin … and the onset of print. Research in Medieval and Early Modern Culture XXXVIII, ISBN 978-1-50151-814-0 (hardback), …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/06/morse-barconvent

Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by … courses are open to the public . A half-price tuition discount is offered to individuals age 55 and older as well … (session I) and March 12 to April 16 (session II). Can-Do Kitchen, 511 Harrison St., Kalamazoo. Tuition: $60. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/37

Some 3,000 medievalists from dozens of nations to gather at WMU

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… music and other aspects of "Medieval Originality," which was the theme of the inaugural gathering. A contemporary … Michigan Festival of Sacred Music to present a concert of modern chamber music inspired by the music of the medieval … German mystic Hildegard of Bingen. The 45-minute concert, set for 7 p.m. Saturday in 1045 Fetzer Center, will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23536

New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods

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… goals of a new generation of college students. Plan 2015 was outlined by Dr. Diane K. Anderson , vice president for … "We're creating neighborhoods that are intentionally designed to support student success, respond to student and … is in the Bernhard Center. South Neighborhood includes a set of existing residence halls for upperclassmen. "The Big …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239

Trustees approve new three-year faculty contract

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… faculty. The tentative agreement approved by trustees was reached Sept. 5 , just as the old contract was set to expire. Union members voted to ratify the new … of the agreement include changes to the health care plan design, leave changes that include up to six weeks of paid …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42775