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February 19, 2021 More than 200 of John Kolligs paintings and drawings are now part of the University art collection. John Kollig looks at the paintings in his collection, which date back decades. Student Bianca Misuraca inventories paintings. More than 200 of John Kolligs paintings and drawings are now part of the University art collection. More than 200 of John Kolligs paintings and drawings are now part of the University art collection. John Kollig has helped Rozlin Opolka in her effort to d...

Rozlin Opolka stands in front of a piece she created for her senior showcase depicting her grandmother. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No. Its a word that has the power to change the trajectory of someones life. In Rozlin Opolkas case, it gave her a blank canvas to paint a new vision of her future. Initially intent on working in theatre, Opolka, who grew up in Fowlerville, Michigan, applied to Western Michigan Universitys stage management program her senior year of high school. She didnt get in, but inste...