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… Island Festival features music, food Submitted by Deanne Puca on Scene from the 2011 festival (Photo courtesy of islandfestkalamazoo.com) KALAMAZOO—The Island Festival features three days and nights of reggae music …

… Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1-3 KALAMAZOO—Country band Lonestar will be the featured entertainment for Ribfest … also features a cook-off, eating contest, children's events and an arts and crafts sale. It is a fundraising event for Kalamazoo …

… of dishes. KALAMAZOO—Students, university employees and guests are invited to a special commemorative MLK … Wednesday, Jan. 23 , in the residence hall dining rooms and at the Bernhard Café and Market. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dining …

… individuals who have aged out of the foster care system, and who wish to earn a college degree. The program includes tuition support, year-round housing and around the clock counseling availability. Chris Harris, … the volunteer opportunity is rewarding for both the mentor and mentee. "I chose to serve as a mentor because I thought …

… will speak at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 13 , in the Brown and Gold Room of the Bernhard Center. Her presentation, "Pondering the Past, Present and Future of Canada, the United States and Climate Change," is free and open to the public. Smith …

… assistant commissioner in the Office of the Disadvantaged and Handicapped in the U.S. Department of Education. A pioneer in … to assistant dean of WMU's education college in 1968 and to associate dean one year later. He returned to …

… at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 315 W. Michigan Ave., and includes the world premiere of "Assisi Impressions," the U.S. premiere of "Assisi Musings" for flute and cello, and pieces for solo cello by festival Executive Director …

… Ellis Dr. Anthony Ellis , associate professor of English and an expert on Renaissance literature died Jan. 7 in … Mass. He was 46. A private burial has taken place and a celebration of his life is being planned for Ellis, … the WMU faculty in 2005, taught courses on Shakespeare and the history of drama. Until shortly before his death, he …

… open enrollment period for health care benefits and flexible spending accounts began Nov. 11 and will continue through 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 . Health … WMU retirees, benefits-eligible nonbargaining employees, and employees who are members of the American Association of …

… Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Old Burdick's Bar and Grill in Kalamazoo is among the many restaurants to … indoor dining limited or shut down entirely at times, the pandemic has pushed the traditional boundaries of the …