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On Lamentation - Ashley Atlkins, Associate Professor, Philosophy

Humanities

… On Lamentation - Ashley Atlkins, Associate Professor, Philosophy Submitted by Scott Bade on Lecture Thu, … "On Lamentation"    Ashley Atkins will present a portion of her investigation into the "art of grief," the topic of a symposium she organized at this …

https://wmich.edu/events/70686

"First Voice Generation" documentary screening and Q&A with filmmaker Cynthia Martinez

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… "First Voice Generation" tells the stories of three Latinx high school students in Holland, Mich., who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program. It highlights their dreams of being the first in their families to go to college and …

https://wmich.edu/events/72804

Book Talk with Dr. Brett Geier: Roberts Court and Public Schools

College of Education and Human Development

… more information Dr. Brett Geier, educational leadership professor, discusses their book "The Roberts Court and Public Schools". The book is an analysis and evaluation of education-related rulings of the Supreme Court under the leadership of Chief Justice …

https://wmich.edu/events/73955

Art Music Activism: A Book Talk with Dr. Cristina Fava

University Libraries

… in 1930s New York City." According to the University of Illinois Press, "Maria Cristina Fava explores the rich … to advance the promotion, circulation, and acceptance of leftist ideas in 1930s New York City." Also, "Fava's … teases out fascinating details from performances and offstage activity attached to works by composers such as …

https://wmich.edu/events/74590

Book Club: The Women Are Up to Something

Study of Ethics in Society

… Daniel Kosacz , a part-time instructor in the Department of Philosophy, will lead the discussions of  The Women Are Up to Something  (2022) by Benjamin Lipscomb  This book traces the lives and ideas of four philosophers — G.E.M. Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary …

https://wmich.edu/events/74594

Native Wildflower Seed Bombs

Climate Change Working Group

… Wildflower Seed Bombs, with  Ameilia  D., WMU Student and Office for Sustainability Land Steward Discover the wonders of native plants and their benefits in this informative session about the local flora of Michigan. Engage in a hands-on experience by learning how …

https://wmich.edu/events/75045

42nd Western Invitational Jazz Festival featuring trombonist Elliot Mason

Jazz Studies

… more information Mr. Mason studied at the Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts on a full tuition scholarship … as well as the Slide Hampton Award in recognition of outstanding performance abilities from Berklee. After … In 2007, Elliot Mason was invited to become a member of the  Jazz  at Lincoln Center Orchestra, directed by …

https://wmich.edu/events/74573

Book Club: Yellowface

Study of Ethics in Society

… Sandra Borden Email for more information Paul Pancella , professor of physics, and Victoria Vuletich , founder of Ethics Squared based in Grand Rapids, will lead the …

https://wmich.edu/events/74482

"How to Support APIDA Students in Higher Education" Webinar

Multicultural Affairs for Students

… Email for more information Western Michigan University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion ( Diversity Education , Multicultural Affairs for Students , and  Office of LBGT Student Services ) will be co-hosting a …

https://wmich.edu/events/71678

WMU Theatre Presents Julius Caesar

Theatre

… Shakespeare's political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination, and the defeat of his conspirators.  Jealous conspirators convince Caesar's … power, Brutus and the conspirators kill him on the Ides of March. Mark Antony drives the conspirators out of Rome …

https://wmich.edu/events/72241