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Vocal Jazz Fest attracts singers from far and wide to WMU

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… and colleges across the nation and world will flock this month to the Western Michigan University campus for the … to Michigan, students will be attending from Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. And in addition to the United …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/244

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 … where Moroccan filmmaker Daoud Aoulad-Syad will present his latest creation, "The Mosque," and Maxime Giroux will present his film, "Jo for Jonathan," along with the screenings of …

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

Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

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… Wilson , professor emeritus of Africana studies, served as historical consultant on the film. Titled "Up From the … of Muskegon, Mich. Wilson and civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory provide the national and historical perspective of the Great Migration, while musical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

Director of executive education named for ISM program

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… Director of executive education named for ISM program Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jones … expert training for industry partners. "Initially, there isn’t any aspect of the program that I will not touch in … Jones says. "I truly look forward to that challenge." In his new role, Jones will develop and implement a strategic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8869

Food justice scholar to host day of events

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… KALAMAZOO—A day of events focused on food justice research is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 18 , on Western Michigan … All events are free and most are open to the public. No registration is required. Dr. Dorceta Taylor , professor at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974

Final East Campus configuration will preserve core of East Hall only

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on A community input session is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … for the new WMU Alumni Center , have made a final decision to focus renovation only on the original core of East … reflects national best practices, preserves the building's historic designation and incorporates a high level of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12501

Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established

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… Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University full-time faculty, staff and administrators who have innovative ideas to help address the many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58925

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

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… and health. The Seita program, launched in 2008, is the nation's largest and most comprehensive collegiate program for foster care youth. It is named for Dr. John Seita , a three-time WMU alumnus and a … Asked to identify the key benefit to the program, Williams is quick to single out the campus coach as critical to …

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

Women's aviation team places first among collegiate competitors

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… University pilots captured first place in the collegiate division and fifth place overall in the women-only Air Race … of Mio and teammate Kelly Erdmann of Southfield finished the more than 2,600-mile course June 19 to 22 against … a WMU team placed in the top spot for the collegiate division was 2005 when it also placed eighth overall. "The 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47841

Three engineering students receive $3,000 scholarships from Institute for Transportation Engineers

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… traffic and safety for the Kent County (Michigan) Road Commission, presented $3,000 scholarship awards to WMU civil and … for Transportation Engineers.  “These motivated and inquisitive students are committed to excellence in their … students received three of the six scholarships awarded this year. All WMU recipients are studying civil engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70702