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School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith

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… present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on C. Curtis-Smith KALAMAZOO, … of over 100 grants, awards and commissions, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Koussevitzky Prize at Tanglewood … D.C. Orchestral appearances included performances with the Indianapolis, Seattle, Spokane and Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21878

Trustees approve retirements of 7 faculty, 12 staff members

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… retirements of 7 faculty, 12 staff members Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's board approved the … All of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, years of … Staff retirements The staff members retiring are: Diane Briggs , first cook in Burnham Dining Service, 15 years, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16681

Product design student a featured artist at Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

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… University student has come a long way from sketching on notebook paper, finding his artwork now on display at the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere. Not one but two of Collins' original pieces were selected …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64077

Military friendly programs again put Western in the national spotlight

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… journey.” WMU’s MILITARY AND VETERAN AFFAIRS PROGRAMS OF NOTE Launched on Veterans Day 2022, Western’s Military Ally Program now has 76 faculty and staff members who have completed the … have been extremely successful into consideration, it helps with our recruitment, enrollment and retention.”  For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72479

Francophone Film Fest adds weekend, two directors visit

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… Film Fest adds weekend, two directors visit Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The festival expands to two … "The majority of our movies are from Africa and Quebec, with a few from France and Belgium." Films will come from … Ratovoarivony is gaining momentum as a director who struggles to revive the Malagasy cinema. His first film, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14320

Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence

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… will condone or participate in violence against members of another group," Benesch says. "In many cases of mass murder, … the recent massacres in Pittsburgh and Christchurch, we know that the perpetrators were influenced by what they read … of speech. She started the project in 2010, collaborating with academics and organizations to offer ideas that could …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52594

New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… opening' phase Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Amenities within the Student Center and Dining Facility begin opening … excited about our July 31 soft opening,” says Paul Terzino , director of the student center. “We’ll have furniture … great opportunity for us to practice cooking in new spaces with new equipment, and in many cases, new menu items,” he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219

Student contest part of MLK academy's 50th-anniversary celebration

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… of MLK academy's 50th-anniversary celebration Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, … the midcentury milestone. These events will culminate with a banquet for the program's alumni and friends that … colleges and universities. A $194,000 grant from the Kellogg Foundation and donations from friends of the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45215

Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board

College of Education and Human Development

… Ngadjui. "Roles like these are important because we're acknowledging that there is a great need for diversity, equity, … because people have their own associated bias and micro-aggressions from their upbringing about how they interact with someone who is of color before even considering their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71872

Webinars explore WMU research regarding social consequences and response to COVID-19

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… by WMU's College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with WMUx, the series is funded through University research and innovation grants awarded to promote a range of fields of … and professor of comparative religion, and Dr. Diane Riggs , faculty specialist II of comparative religion. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61262