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… From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … career on the longest-running children's show in American TV history, Long's parents weren't initially sold on … combatting the educational racism that destroys Black and minority children." Long pointed out the show's "hidden …

… WMU students claim two of six statewide scholarships Submitted by Samantha Hooker on … She is a senior majoring in advertising and promotion, with minors in management and general business. She has been … also studied abroad in 2019 at the Universidad Iberoamericana in the Dominican Republic. She will be participating in …

… from left) with a family in China. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Applications are now being accepted for a research and creative … research to Chinese studies at WMU. Competence of the applicant for proposed research as indicated by academic … Subvention for the publication of an academic book. Applicant salary and research hardware expenses are not eligible …

… 'Station Eleven' is selection for WMU's 2016-17 book read … Common Read, Western Michigan University has selected "Station Eleven," the 2015-16 Great Michigan Read selection and … anthologized in numerous collections, including Best American Mystery Stories 2013. University common read Copies of …

… in April. Among the activities yet to take place are informative talks and art shows. Opportunities to get globally … Museum, 230 N. Rose St., Kalamazoo; hosted by the Arab American National Museum and photographer Jim Lommasson. … Lommasson created a project that showcases the significant personal items that Iraqi and Syrian refugees brought …

… Center for English Language and Culture for International Students has a new director. During its July 23 … as interim director of CELCIS since July 2013 while a national search was conducted. The center falls under the auspices of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. It offers an intensive, fully accredited program for …

… WMU brown-bag lunch forums to discuss General Education Submitted by Deanne Puca on Western Michigan … brown-bag lunches to discuss the University's General Education program from noon to 1 p.m. at the University Center for the Humanities, 2500 Knauss …

… Kalamazoo Irish Fest celebrates Celtic music, art and culture Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dancers perform at a previous Irish Fest. Photo credit: Kalamazoo Irish Fest … presentations and cultural activities. The Irish American Club of Kalamazoo organizes the annual Irish Fest, which …

… returns for 19th year Submitted by Deanne Puca on A crowd at last year's festival. Photo credit: Kalamazoo Island Fest KALAMAZOO—The 19th annual Kalamazoo Island Fest features three days and nights of reggae music celebrating the … 2 to 3:30 p.m., Dunuya Drum and Dance. 4 to 5:30 p.m., Hurricane Reggae Band. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Chicago Afrobeat Project. …

… Facilities management administrator to head industry association Submitted by Deanne Puca … more than 1,500 institutions throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and abroad. He will assume the role of … held by the Construction Owners Association of America, Canadian Association of University Business Officers, …