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David Sedaris to perform at Miller Auditorium

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… wit and incisive social critiques, Sedaris is the author of "Barrel Fever" and "Holidays on Ice," as well as collections of personal essays, "Naked," "Me Talk Pretty One Day," … title became an immediate bestseller, and the audio version of "Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls" is a Grammy Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19747

Trio Globo to perform, offer master class at WMU

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… Trio Globo to perform, offer master class at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Western Michigan University's School of Music will welcome Trio Globo to Kalamazoo with a series of events on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Dalton Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19695

Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race

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… correspondent for The Atlantic, famous blogger and author of two critically acclaimed books, will speak at 8 p.m. … as other young black boys. But Coates had the distinction of having a strong-willed, race-conscious father who would … a No. 1 New York Times Bestseller. Written as a series of letters to his 15-year-old son, the book takes readers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27835

Three rare campus trees named state champions

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… Registry, measures a dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—One of Western Michigan University's 29  dwarf hackberry trees … That news came March 14 after Andrew Sawyer , the state's official representative for the National Big Tree Registry, measured three of the largest dwarf hackberrys discovered so far on campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14820

University choirs to perform 'A Choral Christmas'

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… First Presbyterian is wheelchair accessible. Program Six of the University's nine choirs will present a variety of cherished holiday classics. The concert will include … and Gold Company, directed by Greg Jasperse. Members of Campus Choir, directed by Kristina Riewaldt and Joel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36561

Western Winds to perform music from 19th and 21st centuries

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ensembles comprised of faculty and graduate students from the brass, wind and percussion studios in the School of Music at Western Michigan University will present a varied selection of music from the 19th and 21st centuries at 7:30 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35800

Indiana University scholar to tackle racism then and now in WMU talk

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… noted scholar from Indiana University will take a long view of race and racism when he talks this month at Western … Brantlinger Patrick Brantlinger Brantlinger received bachelors degrees in English and history at Antioch College … influences of classical and enlightenment ideas on race in sciences and the pragmatic convergence between gender and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19411

Band to perform traditional Irish music with a contemporary flair

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… Nua has its origins deeply rooted in the Southern counties of Ireland. Comprised of five versatile musicians and singers playing a wide selection of instruments—from fiddle to banjo, guitar to bodhran, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30966

WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards

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… service to others in the greater Kalamazoo community. Nonprofit staff, volunteers and community members come together … a senior honors student from Milford majoring in biomedical sciences and minoring in dance, psychology and chemistry, … award for her work with Ascension Borgess Health. A group of 2013 Medallion Scholars , all members of the Lee Honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39986

WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact

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… graduates earn college degrees has attracted the commitment of Western Michigan University. WMU President John M. Dunn was one of seven college and university presidents who traveled to … Rapids community. We're committed to putting our unique set of resources to work to not only enhance the number of Grand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905