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Week of Juneteenth events aims to celebrate emancipation, spark conversation

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… to celebrate emancipation, spark conversation Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Registered Student … 1863, establishing the freedom of all enslaved people, it wasn't until June 19, 1865—more than two years later—that … Texas. Juneteenth celebrations traditionally involve food, music, art and activism focused on Black heritage and pride. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64444

Financial, academic support available for student-parents in need of child care assistance

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… student-parents in need of child care assistance Submitted by Erin Flynn on Gabriel Josts makes a pretend pizza at day … financially and with a whole bunch of other things if it wasn't for the program being able to help cover the cost," … the whole person to be successful, we're looking for ways to do that.     —Dr. Regena Fails Nelson Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64780

Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness

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… Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brandon Bussi defends the Bronco goal … prowess, including a spot on the 2022 Richter Award watch list —an annual prize for the nation's top men's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854

Inspired to give: Kerry FitzGerald

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… is an opportunity for me to give back to the place that was an integral part of my academic success and an … College with a distinguished community college scholar award to continue her studies in anthropology. While at … way that helps people. "I've always been fascinated by world cultures, and I love languages. I just love …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/12/inspired-give-kerry-fitzgerald

Eleanor Rose Samson obituary

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… Eleanor Rose Samson obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Eleanor Rose Samson , a former Western … University staff member, died April 11 in Whitehall. She was 93. Samson joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 1996 after 19 years of service to the University. She was a cashier in the WMU Bookstore. Services and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31852

WMU football Broncos win MAC title

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… WMU football Broncos win MAC title Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU Broncos are 2016 MAC … made all five of his field goal attempts, the last of which was a 34-yarder that gave WMU a 29-23 lead with less than … of Intercollegiate Athletics is hosting a bowl announcement watch party at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in University Arena. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36759

Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion

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… Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU alumna Lesley Ware, proprietor and chief educator at Creative Cookie and published author KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If Lesley Ware could speak with her "tweenage" self, her advice might …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905

WMU and Florida Southwestern State College announce alliance

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… Southwestern State College announce alliance Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn and Allbritten … create access to higher education programs," Truex says. "By FSW and WMU coming together we now have an engine in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35872

Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies

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… emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mary Cain Dr. Mary Cain, … and professional development, died Oct. 1 in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Cain, who retired in April 1991, was a member of the faculty for 30 years, and she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35428

Collect/Project offers free performance

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… Collect/Project offers free performance Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Collect/Project will … of tangibility and our own ever-ephemeral perceptions. The music caters to the specificities of Collect/Project, … that blends the live and electronic animations in such a way as to completely distort the sense of time and origin. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35638