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Dr. Leroy R. Ray Jr. obituary

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… a major study of the black church in Kalamazoo and began numerous community outreach programs. Those programs … farmers to learn about science, agriculture and nature. Ray began the Hands-On Science Training Program for … Lester Lake Investment Corp.-Simpson's Resort initiative. Before coming to WMU, Ray was a professor of education, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4919

Francophone Film Fest features rare films, two filmmakers

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… films from French-speaking countries across the globe and visits by two award-winning filmmakers from Morocco and Quebec are on tap as part of the 11th Annual Francophone Film … of four other feature-length films from The Congo, Haiti, Belgium and Quebec. Other long-feature films this year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/223

WMU, WCCCD add reverse transfer agreement to partnership

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… ceremonies to note and celebrate the growing partnership between the two schools. The move follows an agreement … is then available to them if they enter the workforce before completing their bachelor's degree. The presidents of … opportunity to solidify the already strong relationship between the two schools. "We’re thrilled to further develop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8660

Three from WMU Creative Writing Program win literary awards

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… will publish his collection of poems, "Invasives," in October 2014. Dustin M. Hoffman , a recent graduate of the … of linked stories, titled "Secrets of the Wild," will be published in July 2014. Laura Donnelly , a graduate of … a silverback gorilla named Kevin and the owner of a struggling alternator repair shop. Hoffman spent 10 years …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9769

Dancing, art and cultural activities highlight WMU China Festival

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… dance enthusiasts and yo-yo as well as ping-pong fans will be attending Western Michigan University's sixth annual … Ping-pong tournament final and clinic The festival is being organized by the Haenicke Institute in collaboration … community interests in Chinese language and culture have been increasing steadily," says  Dr. Ying Zeng , director of …

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

WMU student program recognized by national diversity magazine

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… —HEED—honoree by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. WMU has been honored by the publication each year since 2013. … "We are honored that Western Michigan University has been named a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award … designed to promote student success, the MLK Academy began in 1968 to support African-American students attending …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55464

Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar

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… , also a professor and area coordinator of painting, will be presented with Western Michigan University’s … specializes in mixed media work combined with pigmented beeswax. Her paintings interweave patterns painted in … human emotions and experience, and to convey not just beauty but tension. “Cat is an awe-inspiring artist. Her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

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… attending the ceremony. A Detroit native, Williams will be returning home, degree in hand and a job lined up as a … available to program participants during holiday breaks and between semesters. Coached to success Asked to identify the key benefit to the program, Williams is quick to single out the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Longtime College of Arts and Sciences director of advising retires

College of Arts and Sciences

… posed to Knutson about what it takes to succeed in college, became a sort of mantra for students who engaged with the … is the students,” Knutson says. “You always really remember the students that were about to throw in the towel and … the course of his education, Picchietti built what would be a lifetime connection with Knutson, who helped him not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68709

Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… networks that are the root cause of the increase in cyber-attacks." - Dr. Shameek Bhattacharjee KALAMAZOO, … computer science, envisions a time when emergencies and cyber threats in infrastructures such as city transportation … and reported to responders almost immediately, resulting in better service and lower costs.  Through his research, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805