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Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity

News

… free public talk or performance while on campus. The series was organized by the College of Fine Arts.  Monday through … 28-31 León Gabriela León , who lives and works in Oaxaca, Mexico, will be on campus working with students in the … hybrid projects and creative collaborations, and explores ways to integrate contemporary artistic practices within …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4297

Miller Auditorium announces full 2012-13 event lineup

News

… added the Lake Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series and Broadway Plus events to its 2012-13 lineup, joining the previously announced PNC Broadway in West Michigan Series of "West Side Story," "Les … optional add-on of "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles" and "American Idiot." Add-on prices range from $18 to $48 per …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/560

WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic

News

… WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic … gestures of heroism are unfolding across the country as medical professionals risk their lives to care for others during the pandemic. Now, Broadway stars are bringing their own dramatic flair to honor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59467

Big things are brewing: Alum leads the charge to diversify craft brewing industry

W Magazine

… holds a pack of four original Black Calder brews. Mbaba Mwana Waresa is the fertility goddess of South Africa’s Zulu … reimagines her hair as a crown of hops. The brewery’s name is a nod to Grand Rapids, nicknamed “Calder City.” The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63903

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … will co-host Dine 4 Justice, a fundraising event for the Walker Institute's Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows, on … Western's Main Campus. The fundraiser will feature a light meal as well as a keynote address from Eric Thomas , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences

W Magazine

… complete tax returns, growing food for students in need or mentoring middle school students, Broncos are volunteering … graduate Will Roosien , BBA ‘24, says the experience was enlightening. “Visiting the area was very eye opening,” says Roosien. “By traveling across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to share their cultural heritage. It annually draws some 5,000 students and community members, who experience … student groups are participating in the 2019 festival. An awards panel of judges composed of WMU students, staff, … Festival    Dominican Student Organization WMU is home to nearly 100 students from the Dominican Republic, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294

Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace

Haworth College of Business

… Professional Readiness Series (SPuRS) event covering a timely topic: gender in the workplace. SPuRS is a … started the session by sharing her experience when she was working as the only female account manager in her … out of college. Unfortunately, when the company that Jones was working for learned she was trying to start a family, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67861

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to … University College of Arts and Sciences . The annual award from the Michigan Science Teachers Association honors a … my mind, of using stories is that it engages students in a way that traditionally taught science classes do not.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

All Life is Learning - August 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… to share their feedback about OLLI at WMU by completing a membership survey. More than 170 members (35%) completed the … through word of mouth; family and friends are the primary way that they come to know about OLLI. Most members are … Positive “Feeling welcomed” and “Class variety” both had nearly 250 respondents in “Agree” or “Strongly …

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