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Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

College of Arts and Sciences

… Cali.—In the aftermath of a harrowing family medical crisis, Margo (Towe) Burrows , an alumna of Western Michigan … to the film that surprised Burrows was the response from the medical field itself.  “It's almost uniform that … and Safety declared, 'This film is literally saving lives.' How many films get to do that?" This isn’t the end of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265

Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City

News

… New York City Submitted by Erin Flynn on Henry Lee holds his Lego recreation of the set from the 1979 Broadway production of "Sweeney Todd." Lee … really an honor to share their work." Lee taught himself how to build designs virtually with a computer program—much …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558

WMU prof and storyteller hits Moth stage again after CBS feature

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… KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University professor was shown in a recent CBS "Sunday Morning" segment on storytelling and will be appearing this week at an event in Detroit put on by the storytelling … at the Gem Theatre. She will be one of 10 StorySLAM winners from last year competing in The Moth's 4th annual Michigan …

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

Practically Perfect: WMU Theatre Presents UTOPIA

Theatre

… Complex.   Unlike a traditional, plot-driven play, Utopia is an experience — a mosaic of stories unfolding in a café. … but to be ‘remade.’ This version of Utopia includes text from several Mee plays, poems by Pablo Neruda, and music by … tale of revenge and razor-sharp justice.   Join us for a show this season! Get Details Contact: Emily Duguay September …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2025/09/utopia

Gernant Gerontology Scholarship Fund

College of Health and Human Services

… of aging people and used those partnerships to help establish many senior-oriented organizations including Senior … older people." In 1934, Gernant earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and in 1935 he received a … WMU in 1943 and held numerous posts in which he displayed a far-reaching compassion for people. His daughter Karen …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/gernant

Healthcare Services and Rehabilitation Sciences (BS)

Healthcare Services and Sciences

… The Healthcare Services and Rehabilitation Sciences major is designed to prepare you for graduate degrees in rehabilitation sciences. This major offers the necessary coursework for you to qualify … 1100:   Biological Sciences Lab BIOS 2110:   Human Anatomy or BIOS 1980:   Human Form and Function MDSC 2010:   …

https://wmich.edu/healthservices/academics/healthservices/concentrations/bs-ot

Improving process control in metal casting

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Bob Tuttle’s career focus is all about finding the future of steel through the … the consumer with needed material. His efforts emphasize how we use different materials, examining the quenching and … the production process,” explains Tuttle.  “This shifts us from reacting to defects after we have a finished item to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70804

Speaker to address today's changing perspectives on gender

News

… next month, a noted diversity educator on transgender issues will offer concrete, easy-to-understand guidance for … session. Schofield will cover topics such as how to respect pronouns, what topics are off-limits and how … are valid. Schofield's belief is that being respectful—from all sides of gender experience—is what really matters. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39114

David Hartmann

Sociology

… Office (269) 387-5281 Fax (269) 387-5599 Send an email Location 3245 Sangren Hall, Mail Stop 5257 Mailing address … methods Survey methods Urban Sociology Deviance and recidivism among substance abusing adults Models of residential … through funded research projects with co-investigators from other of the social, behavioral and health sciences. …

https://wmich.edu/sociology/directory/hartmann

Rhea Olivaccé

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Office (269) 387-4751 Fax (269) 387-1113 Send an email Location 1724 Dalton Center, Mail Stop 5434 Mailing address … University of Michigan–Ann Arbor Soprano Rhea Olivaccé is known for her “vibrant color” and “vivacious abandon”. In … Her operatic repertoire includes Mimi and Musetta from Puccini’s La Bohème, Contessa from Mozart’s Le Nozze di …

https://wmich.edu/music/directory/olivacc%C3%A9