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WMU alumna exhibits work at College of Health and Human Services

Kevin Martini / Western Herald. Sean Stallworth, a WMU social work graduate student, said he really liked the paintings' vibrant use of color when he visited the exhibit Aug. 12.

Karen Matson, WMU alumna, exhibits her work at the College of Health and Human Services for the month of August. Her work can be viewed in the CHHS gallery Monday-Friday anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  

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August 21st, 2011 | Posted in A & E,Breaking,Gallery | Read More »

WMU 2011 media day brings positive outlook for the coming season

Chris Willis Western Herald When the 2011 Western Michigan University football team scampers out onto the field this season, they’ll be donning a new helmet logo along with their Mid-American Conference Championship aspirations. The new Broncos helmet has brought back the old “W” (famous 80’s helmet logo), now placed behind the traditional stampeding Bronco head. [...]

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August 15th, 2011 | Posted in Breaking,Sports | Read More »

WMU dean becomes head of professional society

Ted Yoakum Western Herald For the first time in over 20 years, a member of the academic community is leading the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), a professional society dedicated to the advancement of materials and process engineering.   The dean of the WMU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, [...]

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August 15th, 2011 | Posted in Breaking,News | Read More »

Kalamazoo’s Ribfest brings a variety of rib enthusiasts

Paul VanHevel Western Herald Kalamazoo’s 20th annual Ribfest is a conglomeration of rib enthusiasts, visiting families, local citizens, musicians, and other aficionado’s adhering to the blissful entities of the Ribfest experience.  The sweet and savory aromas of slow cooked ribs emerged from Arcadia Park on Friday and will continue to entice surrounding areas well into [...]

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August 15th, 2011 | Posted in Breaking,News | Read More »

Paas: Tigers 2 games up on tribe

Bryan E. Paas Western Herald Entering a three game series with Cleveland on Tuesday the Tigers were riding a wave of success winning 6 of their last 10 and leading the Central Division by four games. That lead has now been cut to just 2 games after a 10-3 loss to the Indians and their [...]

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August 15th, 2011 | Posted in Sports Blog | Read More »

August Art Hop: Photo Gallery

Andy Billiet / Western Herald. Professional Therapist Rachel Sykes of Kalamazoo, volunteers at Art Hop in Downtown Kalamazoo on Friday, Aug. 5. Sykes, an employee of Lutheran Social Services, specializes with foster care and adoption programs.
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August 8th, 2011 | Posted in A & E,Breaking,Gallery,Multimedia,Photo Only | Read More »

RibFest 2011: Photo Gallery

Kevin Martini / Western Herald. Kalamazoo resident Tina Mulder enjoying a messy plate of Big Moe’s award winning BBQ ribs at Ribfest on Thursday, August 4. Big Moe’s award winning signature sauce (seen here on Mulder’s face) can now be found in supermarkets across Michigan.
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August 8th, 2011 | Posted in A & E,Breaking,Gallery | Read More »

Kalamazoo summer events begin to draw to a close

Bethany Bohlen Western Herald Two of Kalamazoo’s most popular weekly events will be ending for the summer in just a few short weeks. Mixer on the Mall has been running on Wednesdays since June 8, showcasing businesses and organizations local to Kalamazoo each week. Concerts in the Park have been available every Sunday this summer, [...]

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August 8th, 2011 | Posted in A & E,Breaking,Gallery | Read More »

Paas: Tigers look to extend lead in the central

Bryan E. Paas Western Herald The Tigers have won six of their last ten games while Cleveland has lost six of their last ten games to give the Tigers a four game lead in the Central with a chance for it to be seven game lead, or cut to a one game lead when the [...]

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August 8th, 2011 | Posted in Sports Blog | Read More »

Paas: Tigers do good with fister acquisition

Bryan E. Paas Western Herald With the Tigers recent acquisition of SP Doug Fister and RP David Pauley, the Tigers look to further the gap in the AL Central, and now they can. Casper Wells and Ryan Furbush were given up to acquire the duo from Seattle in what could turn out to be a [...]

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August 8th, 2011 | Posted in Sports Blog | Read More »

Kalamazoo’s 20th annual rib festival

Paul VanHevel Western Herald On August 4-6, 2011 vendors from all over the mid-west will congregate in downtown Kalamazoo’s Acadia Park to celebrate the 20th annual Rib Festival. A variety of special events will be held throughout the duration of the festival including The Best Ribs in Kalamazoo Contest, where a panel of judges will [...]

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August 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Breaking,News | Read More »

MAC Conference and Ford Field to host NCAA youth football clinic

Chris Willis Western Herald On Monday, July 25, Western Michigan University football coaches will participate in a youth clinic put on by the NCAA. The clinic will be hosted by the Mid-American Conference and Ford Field. Youth football players from “Think Detroit PAL” and “Lions Youth Football” were invited to participate in the free clinic. [...]

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August 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

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