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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
News
… 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
News
… 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