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Students perform 'Angels in America' at Williams Theatre

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… Two hours before each scheduled performance, sections of the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt —the … America' "Angels in America" takes place during the height of the AIDS epidemic in Reagan-era New York City, sharing both a political and a personal snapshot of its time and place. It holds a mirror up to a time in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44964

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

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… elite culinary competition. Chef Thomas Giles , manager of culinary operations for WMU Dining Services, earned the … staged every four years in Erfurt, Germany. "I've dreamed of doing the competition for 30 years. It's the pinnacle of what you do, and especially if you medal, it's so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355

SPLICE electronic music festival set

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… for Performance, Listening, Interpretation and Creation of Electroacoustic Music—SPLICE—Summer Electronic Music … feature performances by the SPLICE Ensemble, compositions of faculty members, and a day of concerts featuring new works and performances by festival …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33065

All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather

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… 1 p.m. WMU Busing —The last shuttle will depart the College of Aviation at 1:30 p.m.  The Ring Road route will stop … SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began Tuesday because of snow. 2006, Dec. 1—An ice storm downed trees and caused …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66987

Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

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… Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is launching a free series of community forums called "Unequal Justice: Race, Class and the Criminal Justice System." Leading off the series is a presentation by James Forman Jr ., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694

WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition

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… were announced Dec. 30 by the Connecticut-based nonprofit organization that has awarded the prize since 2009. The American Prize is a series of national competitions in the performing arts provides cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29479

Volleyball coach to speak about leadership at community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… will be the focus at the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by the Haworth College of Business. Colleen Munson , WMU volleyball head coach, … education from WMU in 2001. Munson was named MAC Coach of the Year in 2014 and has led the team through multiple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30053

Libraries seek student artwork, research for spring exhibit

University Libraries

… a rail system that allows for easy installation and removal of two-dimensional pieces. The system allows for maximum … and research works. “We would love to get a variety of submissions—anything that can hang on a wall!” says Dr. Micky Carignano , assistant professor and natural sciences librarian. "Posters or art that students create for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73414

Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness

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… and mental health advocate will share the powerful story of his unlikely survival and strong will to live during two … , in the Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W. Michigan Ave. Members of the public are invited to attend all of the talks at no cost. Hines will be doing a book signing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265

Campus marketing campaign invites potential Broncos to 'Strike Gold'

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A call to define "gold" as the heart of the Western Michigan University identity is at the core of a new marketing campaign developed internally by campus professionals and rolled out on Sept. 1 . With phrases like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34746