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Community conversation focuses on public trust in state government

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… WMU President John M. Dunn, and John Bebow, president of the Center for Michigan, will give introductory remarks … months and years. The event is open to the public free of charge, but reservations are required. Through a format … in state government. The Center for Michigan is a nonprofit, nonpartisan "think-and-do tank" that collects ideas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36494

Assessment Conference returns for 8th year

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… and go as their schedules permit. The conference is free of charge, but registration is required by Friday, March 10 … topics. Those who have developed expertise in that area of assessment are invited to share and build upon their … and the noon-to-1 p.m. luncheon will center on announcement of this year's Assessment Excellence Award winners. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38207

Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The closing of school buildings to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus presents a unique challenge to keep … on IEP goals during this challenging time." Through the use of online tools, Silverstein is able to share her screen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58673

Honored military veteran to speak on campus about resilience

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… Monday, Oct. 3 , in 2000 Schneider Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University. Her talk, "The Resilience … Scholars and Seita Scholars programs. Her talk is part of the Resilience Series, an annual event now in its second … award recipient, Green also was lauded as the the winner of the Pat Tillman Award, which is named for the ex-NFL star …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35094

WMU telehealth: Is the doctor in? Yes!

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… Health Center continue to care for patients during a time of the COVID-19 outbreak. Telehealth visits are a way to … way with other people is important. We need that kind of social connection in order to be able to feel support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58931

Award-winning playwright to launch fall 2016 Frostic Reading Series

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An award-winning playwright will kick off the Fall 2016 Gwen Frostic Reading Series at Western … include "The Couple Next Door," "Safe" and "Brilliant Works of Art." Widely produced in the U.S. and on five continents, … for the Woodward/Newman Prize. Hoke also is the author of a children's book titled "Neko and the Twiggets" and is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35114

Kalamazoo Irish Fest celebrates Celtic music, art and culture

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… Dancers. 4:25 p.m. , Dulahan. 5:35 p.m. , Quinn School of Irish Dance. 6:10 p.m. , Blackthorn. 7:30 p.m. , Kalamazoo Pipe Band. 8:05 p.m. , Ladies of Longford. 9:40 p.m. , Kalamazoo Pipe Band. 10:15 p.m. , … include food and marketplace vendors, the Tir na nOg (Land of the Young) Children's Center and Heritage Village. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16599

Kalamazoo Island Fest returns for 19th year

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… annual Kalamazoo Island Fest features three days and nights of reggae music celebrating the culture of the Caribbean. The festival is set for Thursday through … 7 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. daily. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free of charge. Food, drinks, beer and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16298

Student earns awards from national, state recreational sports groups

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… degree candidate at Western Michigan University is one of only 12 graduate students from across the country to … with the honor Sunday, March 4, by the NIRSA: School of Collegiate Recreation organization during its annual … 2017 Outstanding 1st-Year Student Award in the area of diversity and inclusion. As WMU's graduate assistant for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45587

University Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Classical era

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… Orchestra and conductor Bruce Uchimura Under the direction of conductor Bruce Uchimura , the University Symphony … Beethoven. For more information on this or other WMU School of Music events, visit wmich.edu/music/events . For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38528