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Stand-up comedian Demetri Martin performs on campus

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… Stand-up comedian Demetri Martin performs on campus Submitted by … He released a stand-up CD/DVD, "These are Jokes," which was released by Comedy Central Records in 2006, and his … since 2005. Martin also starred in the Ang Lee comedy-drama film, "Taking Woodstock," and recently released his first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/109

WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Legrand (Photo credit: michellagrandofficial.com) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at … the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved awarding an honorary doctoral degree this spring to famed … pianist Michel Legrand . Legrand, best known for classic film scores for such motion pictures as "The Thomas Crown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30243

From a galaxy far, far away, a winner in 'Star Wars' contest

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… From a galaxy far, far away, a winner in 'Star Wars' contest Submitted by Anonymous … lessons they have learned from the "Star Wars" action films. The winning entry "I think that one of the most … L. Borden , WMU professor of communication and center co-director, said Clark's entry was chosen because it taps into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29095

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… Grant recipients Submitted by Erin Flynn on The inaugural DigitalWMU marketing career fair was a success, netting multiple students internships and … those working professionally in various industries," from film to television to gaming. The new immersive audio lab …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… All these events are free and open to the public. Using Media REsponsibility The lecture series kicks off Sunday, Feb. … in Room 208 at the Bernhard Center. This lecture by Dr. Wa’ed Alshoubaki will discuss the ethical issues that might … Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology Next up is “ Grasslands, Garbage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568

WMU, K College grant to bolster Asian language and culture classes

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… Pagoda near My Tho, a Vietnamese city known as the "Gateway to the Mekong Delta" KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. … has awarded a $362,000 Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Grant to Western Michigan … South and Southeast Asia. New classes on the Bollywood film industry, Vietnamese performance traditions, and new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39247

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Raine Kuch on Attend a CELCIS conversation circle to discuss social and local topics with students learning … to noon at the Fountains at Bronson Place, 1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning … $10 for KIA members, and $3 for students. "America Divided" film festival —7 to 9 p.m. at the Bernhard Center North …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45682

Clue

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… the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn  Written by Sandy Rustin  Additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price  Original … game CLUE  Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a … and with WHAT!  “In this stage adaptation of the 1985 film, which in turn adapts the board game, you, too, can …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/clue

Sinbad comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Sinbad comes to Miller Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sinbad … tickets online: millerauditorium.com As a child, Sinbad was the consummate jovial jokester. His comedy career gained … cast him on the successful sitcom "A Different World." His film credits include "Necessary Roughness," "Houseguest," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9903

WMU Theatre Presents CLUE

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… information Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a … where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. … WHERE, and with WHAT! “In this stage adaptation of the 1985 film, which in turn adapts the board game, you, too, can …

https://wmich.edu/events/72236