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Luminary playwright takes stage in Frostic Reading Series

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… producer of Black Lives, Black Words International Project and resident playwright of Chicago Dramatists, will read … Nov. 2 , in 157-159 Bernhard Center. The reading is free and open to the public. Edmund Edmund earned his bachelor's … in theatre performance from Texas Southern University and his master's in playwriting at Ohio University. Edmund's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43525

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

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… artwork, a satirical parade through the streets of downtown and an outdoor concert series kick off summer events Friday … high-quality juried artworks from more than 150 artists; and Art Hop, an evening of art exhibits and events held on the first Friday of every month. Art on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052

HOH Induction Speech from Herm Linder - WMU Aviation Faculty

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Herman William Linder. Husband of his beloved Phoebe, and father of Becky, Todd, Julie, … of Dad as an aviation instructor during his years at Western.  I was blessed to have attended Western when he was teaching classes at Kohrman Hall back in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/05/linder

WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… provides a portable workspace when working with blueprints and other large documents is the recipient of the third … Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. Amber Delgado , an industrial and entrepreneurial engineering major from Allegan, received … which creates a work surface that allows architects and others to work with large prints in the field. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643

Students have two chances this month to improve financial literacy

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… help empower students to make informed choices about money and improve their long-term financial wellness. The events are slated for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 6 , and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 , in 1740 Sangren Hall. Both Financial Flings are free and include gift card drawings and prize giveaways. They are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39179

Local arts administrator to be next speaker in Mercantile speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… Friday, March 31, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38607

Irish Fest returns to downtown Kalamazoo

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… Mich.—Kalamazoo's 17th annual Irish Fest will be  Friday and Saturday, June 23-24 , at Old Dog Tavern, 402 … Festivities will continue the following day at noon with bands and dancers on outdoor and indoor stages concurrently until …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40413

WMU students celebrate partnership with county juvenile home

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… Home Dec. 6 . The celebration included final reflections and presentations of the students' service-learning … weekly trips to the juvenile home throughout the semester and worked closely with the teens to develop an interactive simulation that facilitates positive behaviors and encourages critical thinking. Walter T. Malone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36750

Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, … dinner that includes the presentation of regional awards and scholarships for 2017. Called "Celebrating the Legacy of … with the Southwest Michigan César E. Chávez Committee and area businesses to stage a banquet on or around Chávez' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38729

Communitywide conversation on diversity set

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… Saturday, Feb. 18 , that is expected to attract appointed and elected officials to explore the importance of diversity … on law enforcement, education, state regulations, and local and state politics from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m . in WMU's …

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