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Anita Hill's lecture has been rescheduled

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… the woman who captivated the nation with her testimony of sexual harassment directed at then-U.S. Supreme Court … , in Kalamazoo's Chenery Auditorium. Her appearance, part of the new "Raise Your Voice" speaker series, had to be … the Alamo Drafthouse, in downtown Kalamazoo at the corner of Portage and South streets. Raise Your Voice Series The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22079

Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons

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… Mich.—A telepresence robot is interacting with patrons of Western Michigan University's Waldo Library. The robot … to 1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end of the fall semester. In addition, Waldo Library patrons … and Social Robotics Lab, or CSRL, in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences. During the course of the project, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28111

Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

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… employees and their eligible children take advantage of the University's tuition-related benefits. Brown-bag … and Wednesday, Dec. 9 ; in the President's Dining Room of the Bernhard Center. Sessions for employees' children who … Friday, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4 , in the President's Dining Room of the Bernhard Center. Students and parents are welcome to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28054

New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist

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… and composer Kari Johnson will perform as part of the Western Michigan University School of Music's New Sounds Festival at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23 … The event is free and open to the public. The highlight of the program will be the world premiere of a new suite for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22513

Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies

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… Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies Submitted by … Curtis-Smith joined the faculty in 1968 as an assistant professor after earning both bachelor's and master's degrees … Northwestern University. He also studied at the University of Illinois and taught briefly at Northern State College. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619

Sky Broncos get ready for national championship

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… team, the Sky Broncos , is in Columbus, Ohio, in search of a national title as the National Intercollegiate Flying … attracts some 400 pilots from teams representing 30 of the top aviation schools in the nation. Schools earn the … are earned by competitors who place in the top 20 in each of the events. Team members The team's head coach is Ryan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15826

Excellence in Diversity nominations sought

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… Committee is seeking nominations by Friday, Dec. 4 , of individuals or groups of employees, students or WMU community members who exemplify the importance of diversity and inclusion. Groups are defined as WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28178

'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend

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… Hall as viewed from the west KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the campus and Kalamazoo communities will get their first … areawide and left people eager to see the interior of the building Kalamazoo has watched re-emerge as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage Hall, the birthplace of WMU, is set …

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

Concerto competition finals highlight accomplished music students

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music Concerto Competition finals will be held at … judges for this year’s competition are Robert Ritsema , professor emeritus of cello at Hope College and former music director of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21570

Kellogg Co. and Consumers Credit Union honored by business career center

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… by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Haworth College of Business Career Center will honor the Kellogg Co. with the first Premier Partner of the Year award and Consumers Credit Union with the first Employer of the Year award at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26661