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Film explores developing Muslim identity in post-9/11 America

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… the film will be followed by a Skype discussion with director Qasim "Q" Basir. Admission is free. The film's main … 11, 2001 terrorist attacks occur. From there, Tariq works to find his identity amid the often-conflicting influences … and Inclusion, Muslim Student Association, Department of Comparative Religion and Campus Activities Board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1855

Community, University come together for Bronco football

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Community, University come together for Bronco football Submitted by Deanne Puca … Kalamazoo area and Western Michigan University communities together for an evening of football, fun and fireworks, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1366

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'I'm So Excited'

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… along with their colleagues in the control center, to find a solution. The flight attendants and the chief … baroque characters who, in the face of danger, try to forget their own personal problems and devote themselves to the task of making the flight as enjoyable as possible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9710

Science of creativity focus of two-day conference

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… Thursday, Oct. 9-10 , at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. This event is also listed under the series … and education. This highly stimulating symposium will comprise musical performances, engaging presentations, and … brain science of musical creativity and its application to therapy, medicine and education. Carter will also present …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9300

Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model

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… Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model Submitted by Anonymous … Seita Scholars KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a program to help youths who have aged out of foster care go on to success in college has become a model for coaching youths of all stripes to find …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29829

WMU grants top $1.5 million mark in January, February

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… WMU grants top $1.5 million mark in January, February Submitted by … was awarded to Dr. Fahad Saeed, assistant profesor of computer science, to develop and implement high performance computing (HPC) solutions using next generation sequencing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22714

Important outdoor projects completed this summer

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… Important outdoor projects completed this summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … on the Parkview Campus that was activated Aug. 15. Visible to motorists traveling along U.S. 131, the project consists … on the hall's west side by planting additional brown-eyed Susans to complement the Josephine Wing (Jackson) Memorial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978

WMU tops $4.5 million in externally awarded grants in May

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… WMU tops $4.5 million in externally awarded grants in May … announced $4 million award from the Michigan Department of Community Health to boost autism research and training … paper engineering. The duo will use the grant to work with community colleges to increase enrollment of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/28037

Nobel Peace Prize winner gives public talk Friday

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… session and a book-signing, during which Tum will autograph her books and have them available for purchase. The … the rights of the Maya of Guatemala and native people everywhere. She is the first Indian and one of only a handful of … participated in the program worldwide and more than 300,000 community service and peace projects have been developed and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/344

Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film Submitted by Anonymous (not … of Muskegon, Mich. Wilson and civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory provide the national and historical … showcase the artistry of Stevie Wonder and the rapper, Common. Produced by Jim and Rod Schaub of Clear Vision …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110