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Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… Newman, Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you … launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and … those delicious members of the produce world mature, so did his career aspirations grow.  Immokalee is a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

'Passed On,' by Nichole Maury, on display at the Richmond Center

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… 'Passed On,' by Nichole Maury, on display at the Richmond Center Submitted by Anonymous (not … and her M.F.A. in Printmaking from the University of Iowa. Her work explores the parallel relationships that exist … exhibited widely both nationally and internationally including The International Print Center New York; the Scuola di …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19528

David Chaplin obituary

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… emeritus of sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Grammy winner to perform with jazz and symphony orchestras

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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 … and conductors of the last two decades, multi-Grammy Award winner Mendoza has written arrangements for a wide … has led as chief conductor for the past six years. Mondoza was recently honored with a Grammy Award for his work on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45260

D.R. artist-activist to visit WMU as part of School of Art lecture series

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… is free and open to the public. Pineda Jorge Pineda Pineda was born in Barahona, Dominican Republic. A visual artist, … painting, sculpture, installation, sketch and other mediums. Pineda is also recognized for his activism through … up at home for him and his siblings. His artistic ability was evident early on. "We were three sets of twins, and my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19845

Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel

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… take place on the WMU campus unless otherwise noted. Directions to WMU and campus maps are available by visiting … Red Cross blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Room 1305 of the Activity Therapy Building, which serves as ROTC … and use "wmu" as the sponsor code or call (800) 733-2767. Walk-in donors also are welcome. WMU student veterans from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045

Concerto concert is capstone event of music calendar

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… KALAMAZOO--The University Symphony Orchestra , under the direction of Bruce Uchimura, will present the 53rd Annual … one of four recipients of the KSO/WMU Artist Scholarship, awarding him a seat as a section violinist with the Kalamazoo … University in Florida at the age of 20. At Stetson, he was the William E. Buckwitz Orchestral Scholar, and served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/311

In Memoriam, fall 2023

W Magazine

… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … (Eilers) Lummis , BS ‘50, May 30, 2023, Kalamazoo, MI Geraldine May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… All these events are free and open to the public. Using Media REsponsibility The lecture series kicks off Sunday, Feb. … in Room 208 at the Bernhard Center. This lecture by Dr. Wa’ed Alshoubaki will discuss the ethical issues that might … shaped problematic trends in Latin America, including the erosion of democracy and the prevalence of violent crime. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568