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Living the Arts in the Libraries to take place in April

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… Arts in the Libraries to take place in April Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Poetry readings, music, … Libraries events at Western Michigan University during the month of April. For the third year, University Libraries … and the Zhang Legacy Collections Center. A collaboration with WMU arts and humanities groups across campus, many are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39043

Musical comedy duo coming to campus

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… Musical comedy duo coming to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dakaboom (Photo credit: Julie … sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Admission is $1 with a valid student Bronco Card, and $2 without. Dakaboom … first season of Fox’s "Glee." The duo is embarking on a six-month tour throughout the U.S., hosting the Los Angeles A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5052

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Amelia Bodinaku on In the first glimmers of the Kenyan morning light, Bilinda Straight wakes to a familiar … 32 years, Straight has embraced the daily rhythm of working with the Samburu people — accompanying women to fetch water, … cultural anthropology at that point in time.  “I took a 10-month Fulbright and stretched it into two years by the way I …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding … for the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) , affiliated with Western Michigan University’s Department of Geological … education budget and $2.9 million from EGLE, together with a separate one-time allocation of $5 million from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

Local artist to display work, lead discussion on culture shift

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… work, lead discussion on culture shift Submitted by Deanne Puca on Real Talk Diversity Series KALAMAZOO, … University's Real Talk Diversity Series continues this month with an art exhibit and discussion regarding acculturation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18634

Latest sales win makes WMU most victorious university in national competition's history

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… in national competition's history Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Sarah Obermeyer and Ryan Demas competed in … University of Central Missouri, during the fall semester, with one student taking top honors in the customer service … customer coming to their agent’s office to pay their six-month auto insurance premium in full. The goal was for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57501

Grants to WMU top $2.1 million in February and March

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… Grants to WMU top $2.1 million in February and March Submitted … more than $600,000, or 28 percent of the total. The two-month activity pushed the year-to-date grant total awarded … awards led the way, coming in at more than $1 million, with the largest a $607,807 grant from Kalamazoo Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/368

Economist to address poverty in Sichel Series talk

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… to address poverty in Sichel Series talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An economist from … between local governance and poverty when he speaks this month at Western Michigan University. Dr. Stephen C. Smith, … Global Poverty: A Guide to What Works" and is co-author with Michael Todaro of a leading textbook, "Economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6254

Regional locations to offer convenient master's program

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… locations to offer convenient master's program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on New degree offerings at WMU's … easier way to gain the skills they need to become leaders within the learning and development profession. Beginning … beginning the program. Classes will meet once or twice a month in the evenings, with supplemental instruction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8018

National experts to share insights at first leadership conference

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… share insights at first leadership conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on DESIGNEDtoLEAD is a conference … and identify ways to distinguish themselves as leaders within organizations will learn from a cross section of national experts this month at the inaugural DESIGNEDtoLEAD conference . The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10147