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A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas

News

… that wreaks havoc on Japan after it is awoken by an underwater hydrogen bomb, the film made waves as both a form of entertainment and as a political … After a two-year labor of love, Angles completed his project. Published on Oct. 3, 2023 , by University of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73605

Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—When mechanical engineering student Dorian Olson was little, his personal hero was a popular one. Marvel’s Iron Man has been an inspiration … biomedical businesses and working on our own biomedical projects.”      And, to balance the rigorous engineering …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/advanced-learning-dorian-olson

Wayne C. Mann obituary

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Wayne C. Mann obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mann Wayne C. Mann , former Western Michigan University archivist … be made payable to the "WMU Legacy Collections-Athenaeum" project of the Zhang Legacy Collections Center, home of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14521

WMU Theatre students bring medieval-inspired production to Switzerland for international debut

Theatre

… professor Dr. Lofty Durham and emerging medieval scholar Wally M. Cornell, The Book of Silence is an inventive, … courage, and finding home in one’s own truth.   “This project is all about taking an 800-year-old story seriously …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2025/07/bookofsilence-switzerland

Trustees to meet at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… a report on WMU's new High Impact Leadership for School Renewal Project that is funded by a $12.5 million grant from the … school leaders. Dr. Patricia Reeves , who is one of the project's leaders, will outline the effort and report on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45700

Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center

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… of the WMU Pilot Plants, and doctoral candidate Jason Wang provide a glimpse of the components of their compostability testing facility. Wang fills pots with soil to test compostability in his lab's greenhouse. Products go through phases of testing to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… Japan Center has been presented with a 2023 Key Partner Award from Michigan State University Extension. The award is granted annually to those who’ve contributed greatly … Initiative to bring more people and organizations into the project. This led to universities, state organizations and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255

Associate professor joins grant to prepare Detroit students for health care professions

College of Education and Human Development

… health care professions Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Wanda Hadley KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Wanda Hadley , associate professor of educational leadership … at Western Michigan University, will be joining the grant project,  The Detroit Tri-County Social Work Health Career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74345

Acclaimed pianist and distinguished alumna to perform solo recital

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… She is also a founding member of the new music trio Antares Project, whose activities this season include performances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1619

Reggae music, Caribbean food and island beverages in Kalamazoo

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… African Teacher from WSND FM 6:30 to 8 p.m., Ann Arbor Dub project 8:30 to 10 p.m, Yellow Dubmarine 10:30 p.m. to … p.m., Blue Riddim Band 10 to 11:30 p.m., Taj Weekes and Adowa Midnight to 1:30 a.m., The Ark Band Between sets, DJ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/584