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Events slated for Native American Heritage Month

News

… the presence and history of native people in Michigan. He was appointed to the commission by Gov. Rick Snyder in … The Division of Multicultural Affairs will be showing the film, "A Kind Hearted Woman," from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 … poet and novelist Gordon Henry Jr. will present Chippewa-style chants, recitation and storytelling set to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041

Pixar director is guest artist at Michigan Youth Arts Festival

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… Michigan Youth Arts Festival KALAMAZOO— Dan Scanlon , film director and artist at Pixar Animation Studios, will … University," which received the 2013 Hollywood Animation Award from the Hollywood Film Awards. He has also worked as a storyboard artist for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15547

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Center for Chinese Studies Research Grant. This year, awards will support three innovative projects: a documentary, … says Dr. Ying Zeng , director of the Light Center. “These awards showcase the diversity and impact of China-related … " The Stulberg and China: A Growing Legacy." The short film will celebrate the 50-year history of the Stulberg …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

Asian Forum 2026 examines East Asian perspectives on aging, honors the late Dr. Timothy Light

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Center for Chinese Studies, adds Zeng.   Light, who passed away in December 2025, was a distinguished sinologi st and philanthropist who … to 4:35 p.m. - Panel III: Aging and Representation: From Film to Digital Media   Lunch will be provided for …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/asian-forum-2026

HVAC Evaporative Pads with Chitosan

Research and Innovation

… Mondala et al. TAPPI IBBC Conference, Sept, 2014, Tacoma, WA     License Status: Available for Licensing        Patent … for cooling efficiency. However, the wet stiffness and water absorption rate provided by this coated paperboard is … its use, less desirable. While other coating options like wax, extruded polyethylene, or acrylic resins are used, as …

https://wmich.edu/research/chitosan

Alumna is again a finalist in Doritos Super Bowl ad contest

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… fourth year in a row. Heather Kasprzak , a 2005 graduate in film, video and media studies, is a finalist in the Doritos … actors for "Road Chip." The most challenging part of the ad was coming up with an original idea, as Doritos receives … chip, came to them as she and Dixon were driving. "You want it to have general appeal, and for the past couple of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4341

When curiosity composes a career

University Advancement

… sessions in downtown Kalamazoo to music directing on Broadway, Henry Koperski’s , career is rooted in curiosity, … his broad musical interests. His time as a student was spent almost entirely within the School of Music. “I was … Along the way, he composed music for television, film, podcasts and theater and began working as a music …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/05/alumni-henry-koperski-music-broadway-performance-career

Famous writer, director to speak as part of Humanities Center season

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A famous film writer and director will appear on the Western Michigan … have been screened around the world, receiving numerous awards, including honors from the Academy of Canadian Cinema, … and Design. Her latest creation, "Grassroots in Dry Lands," was released in 2015. The film takes the audience into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31505

Bringing social issues to light

College of Arts and Sciences

… issues to light Contact: Kathleen Refior Passion. Stories. Film. These are the words to describe film studies student … “WMU is really where I discovered who I am, who I want to be and my purpose,” says Billings. As an undergrad … her skills, learning that film and media can be utilized in ways more than for pure entertainment. “My time as an …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/billings-storytelling