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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 … Sections are continuously on display across the country in schools, places of worship, community centers, businesses, …

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

Outdoor, socially distant performances bring live theatre back to WMU

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… for the WMU Theatre's socially distant, outdoor production of "Sunday in the Park with George." KALAMAZOO, … balance in their lives—something that all artists are kind of grappling with right now," says Jay Berkow , director of music theatre performance, who is directing the show. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61143

'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Renovation of Heritage Hall was a 16-month process. KALAMAZOO, … environmentally sophisticated on the WMU campus and in all of southwest Michigan. Heritage Hall is the birthplace of WMU, and it has graced the top of Prospect Hill …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27780

Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… overall. WMU's Sunseeker team participates in two types of racing events. This year, they competed in the  Formula … closed courses. This unique competition tests the limits of solar cars in handling curves, braking and acceleration. … one thing for certain: this team has heart," says Keil, professor of engineering design. This year's finish is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383

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

Three fine arts associate dean candidates set for campus visits

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three candidates for the position of associate dean of the Western Michigan University College of Fine Arts will visit the campus this week and next. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23141

Planned public safety officer training happening at the Bernhard Center beginning July 31

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… Planned public safety officer training happening at the Bernhard Center beginning … providing an advantageous opportunity for its public safety officers to train for emergencies. WMU Department of Public Safety (WMU DPS) as well as the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72233

Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

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… "E.J." Taylor will graduate from Western with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre focused on acting and a minor in … grandmother, Elizabeth Taylor, with whom she shared a love of classic movies. A natural performer, she felt most at … Michigan University on Saturday, April 30 , with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre focused on acting, Taylor has honed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925

America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed

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… on how America is drifting further away from the ideal of equal opportunity and what local communities can do to … is sponsored by WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations in collaboration with the City of Kalamazoo's new Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Initiative. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269

Janet E. Stillwell obituary

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… on Dr. Janet E. Stillwell Dr. Janet E. Stillwell , professor emerita of dance and a former associate dean of the College of Fine … came to WMU in 1967 after teaching in the Kalamazoo Public Schools for two years and retired in 2004 after 37 years of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31430