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Kalamazoo celebrates Black Arts Festival

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… by Deanne Puca on This year's festival runs July 11-17. Photo credit: blackartskalamazoo.org KALAMAZOO, … . Many events are free, unless noted. Donations are welcomed and will be collected by the program’s sponsor, the … blackartskalamazoo.org . Schedule Monday, July 11 , Community Empowerment, film viewing and discussion, 5:30 to

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33235

Fredrick J. Dobney obituary

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… for academic affairs, died Aug.  19 at his home in Brighton. He was 72. Dobney joined the WMU community as provost in 2000 and served in that position for … classroom to teach in the Department of History. Prior to coming to WMU, Dobney served a provost and executive vice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34498

WMU business college continues service project for fifth consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business will be paying their respects to veterans by participating in the college's fifth annual community service project at Fort Custer National Cemetery … when the college was looking for a service activity in the community that could be repeated annually.  "Five years ago, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43249

WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director

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… WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hamilton … selected to lead the nationally known initiative after a competitive search that considered input from campus and community partners. She replaces Chris Harris-Wimsatt , who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37081

Michigan public universities win liberal education designation

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… Mich.—Michigan's public universities have been invited into a national coalition aimed at championing and advocating … of a 21st-century liberal education. Michigan will become the 12th state in the nation designated as a formal … studies, served as coordinator of Michigan's LEAP committee. He and Dan Hurley , CEO of the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28109

Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Monday, May 8. The multiweek, low-cost courses are open to members of the public of all ages. A half-price tuition … to her and other members of the campus and Kalamazoo communities. "The Confucius Institute instruction has … Habra says. "Chinese ink brush painting and taichi have become a regular part of my life, and I strive to improve my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39256

WMU inks final Michigan community college reverse transfer agreement

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… WMU inks final Michigan community college reverse transfer agreement Submitted by … Mich.—Western Michigan University recently reached the milestone of becoming only the second school in the state to have reverse …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21997

Theatre department sponsors canned food drive

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… Oct. 26 through Nov. 4 . Theatre patrons are encouraged to bring canned soups, stews or any other non-perishable food items with them to performances. The community is also welcome to drop off food items at the box office Monday through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2176

Music student wins trombone competition

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… Music student wins trombone competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dewyer … Michigan University music student has won an important competition for young trombonists, one of two recent … approximately $4,000. The competition was for students up to age 23, pitting the young Dewyer against students several …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16704

WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases

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… apartment-style residential units. The increases will go into effect starting with the fall 2019 semester. While … apartments. Remaining in alignment with the surrounding community market, monthly apartment rates will rise between … rates at Western View, currently the newest apartment-style complex on campus, will increase 3.5 percent. One-, two-, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817