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The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

News

… Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It all started with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , … an exception?'" But her answer remained a vehement no—even after Street's father pleaded with her. "We had tears in our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

U.C.-Davis prof to focus on economic impact of immigration in Sichel talk

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… to the public. A light lunch reception will be available after the lecture. Giovanni Peri In addition to being chair … fund his research from the MacArthur Foundation, the Volkswagen Foundation, the World Bank, the National Science … been featured in the Economist, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, as well as other newspapers. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39251

Film, Video and Media Studies

Academics

… volunteer work and freelance work are necessary if you want to be successful in the field. The more experience you … and media studies students transition into graduate studies after receiving their bachelor's degree. They enter … Kalamazoo Communication Studies Multimedia Arts Technology—Music Strategic Communication Custom URL film Western …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/film

Barbara Jane Miller obituary

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… and widow of WMU's third president, died Feb. 14. She was 98. Miller, of Palm Desert, California, was fondly known … the secretary of the Regents of the University of Michigan. After the family relocated to Kalamazoo, Miller volunteered … more than 37 construction-related projects. Remembrances Services have taken place in California. Memorial gifts may …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732

Innovative packing material company focus of entrepreneurship breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… Bob made a full recovery and inspired Daniels to find a way to package and ship products that was friendly to pets, people and the planet. After researching and experimenting with different …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38420

Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start

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… students. "We still have all the fun stuff, but we want to get through this pandemic safely and respectfully." … Highlights of Fall Welcome from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1 include: After Dark Activities: Thursday through Monday Scavenger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60739

Move Crew Application

Housing and Residence Life

… financial aid work study? (required) Yes No If yes, award amount: (required) Have you worked for Residence Life … position? (required) How have you displayed good customer service in the past? (required) What previous employment or …

https://wmich.edu/housing/movecrew

Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences

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… Heiser , interim director of Career and Student Employment Services and director of WMU Signature . "It's about … learning projects that embody one of 10 chosen pathways : Arts and culture Civic engagement Diversity, … Sustainability Teaching and student success Those pathways appear as designations on a student's diploma and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312

Fall 2019 SPLS News Round-Up

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… Columbia in early June. The title of the presentation was "“Ombretto. I don’t know in English how to say”: Using … NV in February 2019.  The title of their presentation was Teachers' Perspectives in Engaging English Learners’ … Learners and Teacher Education (ELATE), which supports in-service teachers in their efforts to increase family and …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/fall-2019-spls-news