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Michigan first lady's assault prevention initiative funds WMU program

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… aimed at getting men more involved in the prevention of sexual assault will be funded through Michigan First Lady … new Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program. Distribution of grants totaling $500,000 to 23 Michigan colleges and … and transferable skills that can empower men to become part of the fight against sexual assault.  The first lady's grant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28331

Berwin H. Bergman obituary

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… was a former carpet and tile layer in the Department of Facilities Management. He joined the staff in 1986 and retired in 2002 after 16 years of service to the University. The Kalamazoo resident was a member of Westwood Christian Reformed Church and also had been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32992

Symphonic and Concert bands to premiere work by faculty composer

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… University Symphonic and Concert bands will perform a range of music in a combined concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 , … and open to the public. The program will include the music of Jennifer Higdon, Gustav Holst, Ron Nelson, Alfred Reed, … Dana Wilson. The bands also will perform the world premiere of School of Music faculty composer Christopher Biggs’ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28517

Center for Disability Services awarded accreditation

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… Center for Disability Services received the highest level of accreditation from a national organization that promotes quality, value and optimal outcomes of services for people with disabilities. The center has been accredited for the maximum period of three years for its community integration, service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22299

Parsons Dance at Miller Auditorium

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… Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of a Parsons Dance performance KALAMAZOO, … 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 , at Miller Auditorium as part of the Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series. Purchase … Based in New York City and under the direction of David Parsons , the company of eight full-time dancers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19405

Free college-level humanities courses offered to select local residents

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… Free college-level humanities courses offered to select local residents Submitted by Anonymous … Michigan University. WMU's Humanities for Everybody program offers non-credit college-level classes free of charge, giving local nontraditional students access to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1771

See the world on a budget at 28th International Festival

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The music, dance, food and fashions of nearly two dozen cultures will be showcased during … 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 2 , on campus on the second floor of the Bernhard Center. First hosted in 1989, the popular … students in campus kitchens under the supervision of WMU Dining Services employees. The International Festival …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38910

Speaker to address today's changing perspectives on gender

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… on gender Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Schofield KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During two appearances in Kalamazoo … a noted diversity educator on transgender issues will offer concrete, easy-to-understand guidance for "not putting … people. Actor and award-winning storyteller Scott Turner Schofield will present "Gender Inclusion" as the featured …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39114

Trombone alumnus returns for solo recital

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… is free and open to the public. Clifton A 2015 graduate of the WMU trombone studio, Clifton has had a great deal of success since studying at WMU. He was admitted into the … programs at both the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music and the New England Conservatory. During the past …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45011

WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The final round of the bee, beginning at 2:15 p.m., is open to the public. … the Michigan State Geographic Bee , testing their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C. to … Fetzer Center's Kirsch Auditorium. This is the second level of the National Geographic Bee competition, now in its 26th …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14886