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Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … Early pandemic-related restrictions forced the closure of many childcare facilities, which also increased strain on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

The Pink Floyd Experience comes to Miller Auditorium

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The Pink Floyd Experience comes to Miller Auditorium … Pink Floyd Experience performs hit songs from one of the world's most popular rock bands. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Audiences … "Four Sides of Floyd" is a high-energy show during which the Pink Floyd Experience covers songs from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22416

Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder

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… Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder Submitted by Erin Flynn on Ashley … 2021. The Cold Case Program was featured on NBC's "Today Show" in April 2022. "I would call it highly successful in … cases in the southwest district of Michigan alone, but many law enforcement departments lack the time and resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67430

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October Submitted by Korey Force on The annual China Festival at WMU features performances, … and Inclusion. The discussion will address the question: How can a movement be truly inclusive for everyone, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42659

Doctoral student launches WMU Higher Education for the Justice-Involved program

College of Arts and Sciences

… Doctoral student launches WMU Higher Education for the Justice-Involved program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … arrived here for graduate school in 2016, I started asking, how could we start doing something like this in prison?”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73662

Advertising students win $5,000 in scholarships

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… Advertising students win $5,000 in scholarships Submitted by … four students statewide to win 2015-16 scholarships from The Adcraft Club of Detroit's Adcraft Foundation. The … also studied abroad in May 2014 and 2015, first in Germany at Universität Paderborn, and most recently at the

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25463

WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board

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… WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University Trustee  Kurtis Trevan  has informed  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer  and University leadership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74180

Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue'

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… Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jane Kozhevnikova plays the piano during a … “Also, I realized that a lot of my fellow musicians struggled because of the pandemic, so I tried to support them in

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63905

Choral Christmas concert features more than 160 voices raised in song

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… Christmas concert features more than 160 voices raised in song Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A Choral … 7:30 p.m. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University presents the annual holiday favorite, "A Choral Christmas," featuring … Anzaldua and Tina Gorter will also be featured, along with many WMU student soloists. The concert will celebrate the

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10812

Dec. 9 symposium promotes neighborhood-based literacy and learning in Kalamazoo

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… 9 symposium promotes neighborhood-based literacy and learning in Kalamazoo Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, … Council. The sessions at the symposium will highlight many wonderful examples of our dynamic university/community … and instructors to individuals who want to learn more about how they can serve this important cause, particularly during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69941