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Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney

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… Disney Submitted by Erin Flynn on David Alpert fell in love with the magic of Mickey Mouse as a kid, left, and remains … [/caption] "I had an off-Broadway show that was canceled; we were supposed to start rehearsals on March 24. … Showman." "She mentioned this beautiful thing where when you go to Disneyland and you're waiting to get on 'It's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… she says. “It’s been monumentally helpful for me. You can learn so much about yourself through study abroad.” … journey right after high school when she enrolled with the private study abroad provider Verto Education and …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success

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… Shari Glaser polled participants in the room: What will your greatest challenge be when your son or daughter … says. "Shari didn't just talk to him on the phone, she met with him in her office. She gave him resources on what to do … and the trust is there. "So, the more information we can give family members about what we have available here at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater … individualized, one-on-one instruction from WMU teacher candidates tailored to their specific academic goals. While … in kindergarten, first and second grade demonstrated significant growth in their foundational reading skills. Notably, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/02/special-education-literacy-children-reading-tutoring-bgc-kalamazoo-award

Ebony Vision celebrates 20 years of dance at Western

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… on, Ebony Vision reached many communities by collaborating with various student organizations to perform at nearby colleges. Here, they can be seen performing at Michigan State University circa … and support where we knew that there was somebody who had your back. There was somebody who looked like you that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70863

From the Eras Tour to embracing identity, WMU Haworth student thrives this summer

Haworth College of Business

… at a Pride Month celebration.  Jasmine Vicencio on site with Ticketmaster event staff for Taylor Swift: The Eras … important time to remember that embracing and celebrating your own identity can empower you in many roles. “Pride Month serves as a time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72060

Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza

Sindecuse Health Center

… influenza Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With reports of an increase in confirmed influenza cases, … says there are steps members of the campus community can take to limit the spread of seasonal flu. At the top of … people experiencing flu-like illness should not overreact. "You don't need go to your doctor's office or the emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37579

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.—Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure filled with everyone's favorite finger food—the tater tot!  Kendall … tater tot festival to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Attendees can anticipate sampling a diverse array of dishes at the  … and potatoes are one of the most versatile food items that you can really do anything with, and it's someone's favorite …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory

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… 22 , from 2 to 5 p.m.   The exhibition, which coincides with Earth Day, focuses on the impact of plastics on the … importance of practice,” adds Brickman, “because then when you do go out into the world and have to do something, you’re already comfortable with that and confident.”   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/earth-day-2026-grand-opening-ideas-collaboratory