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Candlebox headlines Kalamazoo Greek Festival

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… Candlebox headlines Kalamazoo Greek Festival Submitted by Deanne Puca on Candlebox plays Saturday, June 8. KALAMAZOO—U2 tribute band U2 Zoo and rock band Candlebox will be featured …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7170

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… who have built their careers at WMU. It includes a dinner and induction ceremony. Invitations have been mailed to … in place, the 25 Year Club includes 468 active employees and 708 retired employees for a total of 1,176 members. The … Bashaw , finance assistant (retired), student financial aid and scholarships Lori A. Bell , office coordinator, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10913

Sphinx Competition alums to perform at WMU

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… on The Catalyst Quartet KALAMAZOO—The Sphinx Virtuosi and The Catalyst Quartet, laureates and top alumni of the acclaimed Sphinx Competition for Young Black and Latino String Players, will perform at 7:30 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9506

Music of internationally known composer to be performed

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… Curtis-Smith KALAMAZOO—The music of retired WMU professor and internationally recognized composer C. Curtis-Smith will … C. Curtis-Smith Curtis-Smith joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and has taught piano, music theory, and composition. He is the recipient of over 100 grants, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1614

Alumna awarded Pulitzer Prize for poetry

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… being raised by a single mother, her son’s drug addiction and living in New York City in the mid-1970s. The collection … Award for Poetry, National Book Critics Circle Award and LA Times Book Prize. The Pulitzer Prize committee … Seuss’ work as “a virtuosic collection that inventively expands the sonnet form to confront the messy contradictions of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69081

Acclaimed vocal group Celtic Woman to perform at Miller Auditorium

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… features classic Irish tunes, timeless pop anthems and inspirational songs under the musical direction of … producer David Downes. Celtic Woman’s mesmerizing vocalists and violinist will be backed by a six-piece band, the Aontas Choir, and renowned championship Irish …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6206

Island Festival features music, food

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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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7542

22nd annual Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo

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… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8309

Luncheon planned to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4041

Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students

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… 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 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/735