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D.R. artist-activist to visit WMU as part of School of Art lecture series

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… is free and open to the public. Pineda Jorge Pineda Pineda was born in Barahona, Dominican Republic. A visual artist, … on a large blackboard that his mother, a teacher, had set up at home for him and his siblings. His artistic ability was evident early on. "We were three sets of twins, and my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19845

All Life is Learning - December 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… help support our organization in an incredibly meaningful way. As you think about year-end giving, please consider … learning community and is one of the most tax efficient ways to support your favorite charities. This type of gift, … for all. Thank You!   Winter Spring Course Registration Get Set, Ready, Register… Are you ready for the winter/spring …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/december-2025

Steampunk adaptation of 'The Fantasticks' comes to campus

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… comedy about a boy, a girl, their meddling fathers and the wall that divides them, "The Fantasticks" is crafted with … "It's not an intrusive concept." He adds that the story was not rewritten or changed in any way. Outside of the costumes, set and props, the show is, in its entirety, the original. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14005

Award-winning professor, performing arts design expert dies at 60

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… Award-winning professor, performing arts design expert dies … than 125 University Theatre productions, died Feb. 25. He was 60. Roehrick joined the WMU faculty in 1978 and taught … burial in Chippewa Falls, Wis., is planned. A date will be set in the near future for a WMU campus celebration of his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13843

Jon Jack B.B.A.'11

Haworth College of Business

… Jon Jack B.B.A.'11 Paying It Forward The life of a student is hectic, and the life of a … on the Bronco football team, did not let that get in the way of giving back to the community. By his senior year at … student would; he used the monetary award as seed money to set up a scholarship award in honor of his great …

https://wmich.edu/business/jack-jon

Dismantling expectations: Nicole Miller’s future in advertising

Haworth College of Business

… Football ads are what immediately come to mind, but Miller wants to step outside that norm and discover the future of … advertising. Creativity alone won’t break down established walls, but with her second major in leadership and business strategy, she’ll have the skills to set herself apart.  “I chose my majors because I knew I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69895

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

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… Mich.—A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's Indigenous roots … Main Campus is on land historically occupied by Ojibwa, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations—tribes that represent the … to add Indigenous expertise. A curriculum addition already set to launch spring semester is a tribal governance course …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068

Our Distinguished Alumni: Crystal Lucas-Perry

College of Fine Arts

… Our Distinguished Alumni: Crystal Lucas-Perry An Award-Winning Actress,  Crystal Lucas-Perry  has performed … in 2010, Crystal is the recipient of our Early Career Award.  When Broadway returns, Crystal will lead the cast as … for every graduate audition I walked into — and this has set the tone for how I enter the room for every professional …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/10/crystal-lucas-perry

Severe weather closes WMU on Thursday, Feb. 25

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… Student Employee of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards is canceled but rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 29. The Winter Gala dance concert set for 7:30 p.m. tonight will go on as scheduled. The … about fitness classes will be posted at wmich.edu/rec . Waldo Library is open from noon to 6 p.m . today. All branch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30604

University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates

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… students of color at WMU. The Celebration of Excellence , set for 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bernhard Center's North …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52659