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Steampunk adaptation of 'The Fantasticks' comes to campus

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… of the classic musical "The Fantasticks" is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at 8 p.m. … romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, their meddling fathers and the wall that divides them, "The Fantasticks" is crafted with charming simplicity, captivating music and whimsy. This timeless tale will ignite imaginations and

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14005

Alfred Balkin obituary

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… Balkin Dr. Alfred Balkin , professor emeritus of education and professional development at Western Michigan University, died March 23 . He was 84. Balkin joined the faculty in 1971 and retired in 1992 after 21 years of service to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774

Documentary on journalism scandal next in WMU Ethics Center season

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… Documentary on journalism scandal next in WMU Ethics Center season Submitted by … documentary screening on a recent high-profile plagiarism scandal at The New York Times is up next as the Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19726

WMU honor society receives annual award for service

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… honor society has been honored for a ninth year. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's chapter of the Alpha Lambda … their continued excellence in programming, communications and service during the 2013-14 academic year. It is a … society's highest accolade, the Order of the Torch Award, and rewards exceptional chapters that are so successful they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17947

Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry

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… nature of esports gamers is very real. For one week, Western Michigan University is giving kids a glimpse at what … offered its first series of esports summer camps in June and July, just months after debuting a state-of-the art … camp, so I typed it in on Google and all of a sudden Western Michigan University came up. I didn't even know WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279

Kamlesh Sharma obituary

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… , assistant professor emerita of biological sciences at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 21, 2016 . She … service to the University. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Visho B.L. Sharma, a professor emeritus of arts and sciences who taught social science and sociology. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37240

WMU Trustee Ronald Hall of Detroit dies at 72

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… (not verified) on Ronald "Ron" Hall Sr. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is mourning the death June 1 of … head of Detroit-area automotive firms Bridgewater Interiors and New Center Stamping, was a 1965 WMU alumnus. He was … addition to his leadership roles as chairman of Bridgewater and CEO of New Center Stamping, Hall was the president and

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32562

Poets with WMU ties take the stage in 'Fairy Tales' poetry reading

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… poetry reading in March titled "Fairy Tales, Legends and Myths" will feature three poets with ties to Western Michigan University. The reading is at 7 p.m. … The authors will be available to autograph their books, and Kazoo Books will sell the writers' works. The event is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13863

Fall honors college talks focus on global citizenship

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… examined this fall in a series of talks that began Sept. 10 and are continuing through Dec. 3 at Western Michigan University. All 11 multidisciplinary talks are free and open to the public, and being held from noon to 1 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18631

National experts to speak at second annual leadership conference

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… by Stacey Lowis on DESIGNEDtoLEAD KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students looking to enhance their leadership skills and learn advanced strategies will hear from proven experts in leadership and innovation at the second annual DESIGNEDtoLEAD …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19795