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WMU's Kalamazoo, Battle Creek campuses closed Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, due to worsening winter weather
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… basketball game vs. Central Michigan will take place. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. in University Arena. The 7:30 p.m. … Feb. 2—A widespread snowstorm closed WMU and many others schools around the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild … 2019, Jan. 23—A mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow closed schools throughout the region. 2019, Jan. 29—Severe weather …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51699
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
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
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers fall classes, trips
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… Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers fall classes, trips Submitted by Anonymous (not … for 43 short-term courses and six group trips being offered this fall by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute … Friendship Village, the First United Methodist Church, the Schoolcraft Community Library, Walden Woods, Wyndham …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26769
Voter registration ends Tuesday
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… affairs, wrote, "Fifty years ago, only about one-third of WMU students were eligible to vote, and 100 years ago, … right to vote is precious," said Anderson. "Generations of Americans have labored long, and some have died, to … we enjoy today. I join President Dunn and other leaders of the University, and the Western Student Association and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1896
Interactive, hands-on live show added to Miller Auditorium lineup
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… Candy Live," starring Adam Savage, editor-in-chief of tested.com and former co-host of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series "MythBusters," and Michael Stevens, creator of the award-winning YouTube Channel Vsauce. The show has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41950
Bronco Marching Band to play at Lions game halftime Thursday
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… viewing area for the band to eat and enjoy the second half of the game. About the Bronco Marching Band Known as "The Sound of Western," the celebrated Bronco Marching Band is one of … trips, and regularly performs in exhibitions at area high schools and in parades. Its annual "Season in Review" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28876
John O. Norman obituary
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… on Dr. John O. Norman Dr. John O. Norman , an associate professor emeritus of history at Western Michigan University, died April 27 . … the WMU faculty in 1989 and retired in 2017 after 27 years of service to the University. He taught Russian and Soviet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46741
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
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