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Kalamazoo celebrates Black Arts Festival

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… . Schedule Monday, July 11 , Community Empowerment, film viewing and discussion, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Epic Center, … special tributes to Anna Whitten and Dr. Charles Warfield and multi-generational community discussion. Free … and features a buffet lunch, entertainment and other awards and honors. Cost: $20 per person. Friday, July 15 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33235

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Office of the Provost

… to Western Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank Waln KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln , the 35-year-old award-winning Lakota artist and … In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, Waln will host a film and panel discussion for "Pokagon Potawatomi: A Song …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

WMU Theatre grad Jack Austin is ready to take his career to the next stage

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… and beyond. “I would be happy to be doing any role that I was given at Western, but it’s very cool to be going out … up going to Miller Auditorium and seeing the touring Broadway shows; Western has always been a huge part of my life.” … helped him find a way to continue his studies while he was filming in Hollywood.   “ It’s so easy to have Bronco pride …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-music-theatre-performance-jack-austin

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… is a long tradition in the study of ethics to reflect on ways in which we can become better people and develop better … Kalamazoo area has so much to offer in helping us show the way towards a life well lived for all.” The event series … The tentative program offering includes: Documentary film screening Book club Community photovoice course  …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall

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… of Pi," winner of the 2002 Booker Prize and released as a film in 2012. The critically acclaimed novel is starring in … sinks. A single lifeboat remains afloat on the blue Pacific waters. The only survivors are Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, … session hosted by ABC News in 2003 that he wanted Pi to reflect the idea that life is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540

WMU's New Issues saluted with award, $10,000 grant

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… WMU's New Issues saluted with award, $10,000 grant Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The anthology "Poetry in Michigan/Michigan in Poetry" was named a 2014 Michigan Notable Book. KALAMAZOO—Western … currently utilizing New Issues titles to teach introductory film students how to engage poetry with this visual medium. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13207

Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… verified) on Celebration dinner at the hotsprings after waterfall practice Studying martial arts and teaching … about how they choose to live their lives.” In 2006, Covell was recognized for his dedication to studies related to … sponsors talks and seminars by Japanese scholars, Japanese film screenings and other cultural events, as well as …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/martial-arts-research-soga

Business speaker to address KSO's anniversary, strategic plan

Haworth College of Business

… International Society for the Performing Arts and American Film Institute, in addition to his affiliations with several …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44347

Student Diversity Advisory Council

College of Fine Arts

… part of the 2024 cohort of Medallion scholars. Something I want people to know about me that might make them smile is … by They/Them pronouns. I'm majoring in Stage Management and Film, Video and Media Studies. 2 fun facts about me is that … I'm motivated in making spaces more inclusive and working towards proper awareness/education of all groups.  Maurielle …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/sdac

Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Andrew Messecar, B.S.'18, is a Ph.D. student … plasma–assisted molecular beam epitaxy (PAMBE) to grow thin film crystals of electronic materials. For this project, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72992