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Film students capture top prize in national CNN contest

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… singled out for honors by an international team of journalists. Cassandra Stagner a sophomore from Troy, Mich., and … film, video and media studies majors. They learned early this month they were among five national finalists in the contest. The judges' final decision was shared …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/361

WMU prof and storyteller hits Moth stage again after CBS feature

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… Morning" segment on storytelling and will be appearing this week at an event in Detroit put on by the storytelling … organization The Moth. Performance footage of Allison Downey , associate professor of teaching, learning and … in The Moth's 4th annual Michigan GrandSLAM Championship pegged to the theme "Fall from Grace." "I am thrilled to be a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1644

Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

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… on Padian KALAMAZOO--An internationally known paleontologist and leading expert on science education issues will visit the Western Michigan University campus at the end of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249

Author Michael Eric Dyson headlines MLK event

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… show host and scholar Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will speak this month at Western Michigan University as part of events … Jr. and (African) American Leadership in the 21st Century," is sponsored by the organizations You Beautiful Black Woman, … King, Malcolm X and Marvin Gaye as well as detailing the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. In addition to Georgetown, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/49

Two WMU alumni honored by national physician assistant group

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… Two WMU alumni honored by national physician assistant group Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … two alumni of Western Michigan University's physician assistant program as recipients of two of its top 2013 honors. … of Fenton, Mich,, was named 2013 Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year by the American Academy of Physician …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7823

High school students honored with WMU writing awards

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… Anonymous (not verified) on The competition accepted journalistic, non-fiction and creative works. KALAMAZOO— Seventeen … Saturday, June 1 at a reception honoring the top submissions from across a six-state region. Authors of the … of Centerburg (Ohio) High School, second place for "Struggles for Power: The Plague of Humanity" Sophia C. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7513

Dancing, art and cultural activities highlight WMU China Festival

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… highlight WMU China Festival Submitted by Deanne Puca on This year's annual China Festival will focus on the culture of … the tradition of the Chinese Moon Festival, which is celebrated in China in mid-autumn. This year's festival will focus on the culture of Xi'an, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55672

New facility improvement projects continue

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Noticeable progress is continuing on Western Michigan University's Hilltop … of three small residential halls while preserving historic natural features at the site. Beginning Monday, … May, with Zimmerman and then French halls following in a staggered schedule, concluding at the end of September. Each of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836

Annual Student Art Exhibition Award Winners

College of Fine Arts

… (acrylic on canvas).  It’s a mesmerizing painting, realistic at a distance, but a closer look at the reflective night scene reveals the hand of the artist in each brushstroke.  Second Place winter Gabrielle …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/04/art-awards

Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education

College of Arts and Sciences

… Archaeological Project passes its 25th year, the work isn't just about unearthing artifacts; it's about the people behind the discoveries and the enduring impact on both history and … St. Joseph from 2007-09. “I think that was one of the biggest benefits for me.” While at Western,  Beaupre spent …

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