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Ethics event to feature Purdue scholar's discussion on preventing violence

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… at Western Michigan University as part of the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's Spring 2017 Lecture … "Organizing to Prevent Violence and Build Peace: The Transformative Potential of Everyday Citizens in West Africa and … project members document their work and disseminate information to scholars and civic leaders to add to the body …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37949

Race, feminist perspectives and politics focus of discussion

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… students will go beyond their usual classroom boundaries for an evening this month as they engage the community in a … 1920 Sangren Hall. It is part of the students' requirements for the course "Beyoncé: Critical Race Feminist Perspectives … the Politics of U.S. Black Womanhood." The open classroom format was successful a year ago at the University of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31358

'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend

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… will get their first look this month inside a renovation effort that has stirred conversation areawide and left people … of Kalamazoo." Heritage Hall, the birthplace of WMU, is set for a gala grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony from 2 … tours. Additional self-guided tour opportunities are set for 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and 1 to 3 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27699

'An Open Book: Work by Barbara Ellmann' on display

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… University's Monroe-Brown Gallery in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts through Friday, March 21 . Ellmann's exhibit … and then placed within a different site-specific grid formation each time it is exhibited. Barbara Ellmann Born in … trained as a dancer and has been working as a visual artist for more than 30 years. She has been a teaching artist at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13743

Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion

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… be shown in a free, open-to-the-public screening planned for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 , in the Fetzer Center’s … and the widespread attention related to immigration reform." About the documentary In 2012, the Fetzer Institute of Kalamazoo, Michigan, while promoting love, forgiveness, and compassion, commissioned WMU's Haenicke …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27258

Campuswide forum explores student mental health concerns

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… Campuswide forum explores student mental health concerns Submitted by … learn about WMU and Kalamazoo resources during a campuswide forum Friday, Feb. 26 . The free event is from 8:15 to … by a panel of campus and community resources in this area. For more information , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30388

WMU president gives back salary increase as part of larger gift to WMU

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… , WMU President John M. Dunn's salary was increased, triggering a major gift by Dunn and a boost in scholarship funds for students. Praising Dunn's accomplishments and performance, trustees awarded Dunn a 2 percent salary increase …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29240

Founder of holding company next up in speaker series

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… products, will be the next speaker in the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker series at Western Michigan University’s … and management. Prior to founding Dempsey Ventures, Bowen formed Aspen Surgical Products in 1999 and purchased a few … or to RSVP, contact Alyshia Norris at @email . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20613

Upcoming meeting of WMU trustees to be done via conference call

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… from 157-159 Bernhard Center . The time and agenda for the meeting will be released closer to the date, but the … that typically occur when the board meets in full formal session.  For more news, arts and events, visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20611

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… Soloist, Graduate College Outstanding Vocal Performance, Greg Jasperse , professor. Katelyn Dietz , Jazz … , Vocal Jazz Soloist, Undergraduate College Outstanding Performance, Gregory Jasperse , professor. Gordon Sooy Trio , … Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Graduate College Outstanding Performance, Greg Jasperse , director. Hundreds of musicians, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332