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Francophone Film Fest features rare films, two filmmakers

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… countries across the globe and visits by two award-winning filmmakers from Morocco and Quebec are on tap … emerging Moroccan cinema and has won many international awards, both for his previous films and for "The Mosque," … remains of his previous film--a mosque left behind from a set-village erected next to a real one. The fake mosque …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/223

Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… work contributed to a documentary film narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson that will air at 8 p.m. … to the prosperous, industrial north during and after World War II. The film features Tyson's voice guiding viewers … north left behind the legacy of slavery and segregation and set out to find the American dream. "Up From the Bottoms" is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

Newell Rubbermaid to build at BTR Park

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… The company's move is being assisted with a $2 million award from the Michigan Strategic Fund. Newell will build on … has customers around the world and has told us they want this facility to be a showcase," says Bob Miller, WMU … and the BTR Park's point person. "We know they've already set that process in motion by reaching out to architects and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6076

Medieval prayer book newly available online

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… of the 48th International Congress on Medieval Studies, set for Thursday through Sunday, May 9-12, on the campus of … The manuscript, part of the Cistercian Studies Collection, was digitized by the WMU Libraries Digitization Center and a descriptive metadata structure was designed by the Technical Services Department. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7091

Director of executive education named for ISM program

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… education named for ISM program Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jones KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s … of the program that I will not touch in some significant way," Jones says. "I truly look forward to that challenge." … Belt, a specialized training certification that includes a set of tools and techniques used in a disciplined way to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… the 25 Year Club during a gala honoring longtime employees set for Tuesday, Dec. 3 . The annual gala, held in the … , senior library assistant, University Libraries Amy J. Seth , director, University Recreation Brian E. Shade , LAN …

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

WMU trustees vote to freezes tuition, housing costs to support students in response to pandemic

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… by the coronavirus outbreak, University officials say they want to create certainty for students around the cost of … Typically, the University's governing board would set tuition in June, when there's more clarity around state … this current academic year concluded, leaders felt it was important for students to know what to expect in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59125

Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar

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… Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 12 . A professional … specializes in mixed media work combined with pigmented beeswax. Her paintings interweave patterns painted in vibrant … her creative activity experience back to the classroom and set an example of professionalism in the visual arts to our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058

Western's Army ROTC again recognized with top cadet in state

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… in Michigan during the past four years the honor has been awarded. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A student member of Western … of Michigan. Caleb M. Goodell of Manchester, Michigan, was awarded the Association of the U.S. Army's Arsenal of … an infantry basic officer leadership course with his sights set on ultimately being accepted into the 75 th Ranger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63924

Students, public invited to 2017 Study Abroad Fair

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… holds its annual Study Abroad Fair. The free event is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sangren Hall. Activities will … place on the Sangren Pedestrian Mall by the main entryway as well as in atrium area of the main-entryway lobby on the first-floor. Planned activities Fair …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42668