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'Sister Act' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… finds herself at odds with the rigid lifestyle and the uptight Mother Superior. After inspiring the choir with her … her fellow nuns to to provide salvation. Produced by Whoopi Goldberg, Troika Entertainment and Sister Act On Tour, … funk, disco and Barry White -- by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19987

Documentary on journalism scandal next in WMU Ethics Center season

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… high-profile plagiarism scandal at The New York Times is up next as the Western Michigan University Center for the … 2003 after plagiarizing the work of other journalists and supplementing his own reporting with fabricated details in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19726

Cultural Anthropologist Bilinda Straight Awarded NSF Senior Collaborative Research Grant

College of Arts and Sciences

… about the adolescent years: what are the effects of growing up in a violent environment? Unfortunately, violence is part …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/nsf-grant-straight

WMU honor society receives annual award for service

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… service during the 2013-14 academic year. It is a follow-up to the honor society's highest accolade, the Order of the … for the honor again. The Maintaining the Flame Award goes to chapters that continue their excellent work during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17947

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

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… and the decision as to where investments are made to best support the living, learning environment,” he says. “Western … when we invest in a new facility, we do so with a focus on support for the students to build the most dynamic learning … is easy to operate and maintain. It’s very functional and going to last.” Stirrett says he’s looking forward to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

Advertising students place third in regional competition

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… and advisor to the team. "Yet the students really stepped up and presented a convincing solution. It was a terrific … the launch of products designed especially for this age group. Because the district in which WMU competes was so large, … competitions. The WMU team placed third among its group, which included three other Michigan universities—Grand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15118

B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technical Production

Theatre

… to meeting you! Start your application “This program is a superstar in undergraduate theatre education. Western … Arts program in design and technical production accepts up to 15 students each year, allowing for small classes and … Theatre makes annual awards of scholarships in several categories and for varying amounts. These are made in …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/academics/design

Facts About Suicide

Suicide Prevention Program

… do not know how to respond to them. Talking about suicide does not cause someone to be suicidal. Suicide occurs across … Some risk factors vary with age, gender, or ethnic group and may occur in combination or change over time. … Prevalence of Suicide in College Students: Available data suggests that suicide occurs at a rate between 6.5 and 7.5 per …

https://wmich.edu/suicideprevention/basics/facts

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Mary Borkholder KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing up,  Mary   Borkholder  never thought she would realize her … school through the eighth grade. Yet Borkholder pursued her goal and is now finishing her bachelor's degree in … my G.E.D?' And from that point to 11 years later, I started going to college." In her role at Nottawa Community Schools, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

Meet Gabi: Early childhood professional education

College of Education and Human Development

… helpful and I've had a great experience with them. What support have you received from faculty as a student athlete? … The culture of the team is very welcoming. When I first got here I was a walk-on and they did not make me feel any … the built-in best friends that you have. When I'm done, I'm going to miss being around the same girls every day and …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-gabi