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Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

News

… most famous block, Dr. Loretta Long has come a long way. Loretta Long (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) "Since I was a youngster, I've always dreamed big," the Western … a "Soul!" cast member was also working on the preliminary set design for a new educational program for kids. With …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'The Immigrant'

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… (not verified) on Marion Cotillard and Joaquin Phoenix as Ewa and Bruno in "The Immigrant" KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … general public. "The Immigrant" is an emotional melodrama set in 1921 in New York City. Marion Cotillard plays a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17201

2025 Pre-College Programs Reminders and Updates Memo

Precollege Programming

… all participants so they can register for the program. When setting up the event in Salesforce, please be sure to use … of Pre-College Programming at  @email for assistance in setting up the program registration. NEW this year for all …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/10/memo

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Only Lovers Left Alive'

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… and regular Alamo Drafthouse prices for the general public. Set against the romantic desolation of Detroit and Tangier, … sister. Starring Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska, and directed by Jim Jarmusch, the film is rated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16309

Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… community of Howell northwest of Detroit, has her eyes set on future employment in corporate aviation and, further … any and all of that at the College of Aviation, she has a warm spot in her tool box for faculty specialist Dr. Gail …  "I liked the pace of them," she says, "and that each step was hands-on.  You had to right your own mistake on the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/shannon-carpenter

WMU’s occupational therapy assistant program receives transformational gift from longtime pioneers in field

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… figures in the practice of occupational therapy is set to shape the future for students at Western Michigan … in 2024, the center announced two prestigious $10,000 awards to support innovation in the field. Their vision also … while the occupational therapy assistant program itself was established just a few years ago in 2022 to offer …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/occupational-therapy-program-sammons-rider-gift

WMU to confer 1,349 degrees during summer commencement

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… commencement Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU President Edward Montgomery will distribute 1,349 diplomas on behalf of … Saturday, June 29 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53990

Shirley A. Ray obituary

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… students with disabilities, died March 16 in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Shirley A. Ray Ray first worked at WMU in 1964 and retired from the University in 1991. She was assistant director of what was then called Handicapped … since 1960. Services and remembrances Services have been set for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24 , at Betzler Life Story …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45853

Finding His Footing – Calvin Freeland Lands in the Right Career

College of Aviation

… another option. For Calvin Freeland, the second option was a first cousin of the first. "When I enrolled at the … "I majored in flight science .  But when I decided it was not the lifestyle I wanted, I changed to the program in … the controls (with an instructor obviously right there). Sunset at the Battle Creek Executive Airport, home to the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/freeland

Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

College of Education and Human Development

… potential and develop skills for life in an advanced setting.  "There are going to be activities similar to high … on topics related to the club. "We're also looking forward to being mentors for high school students as they …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte