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Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

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… uses dialogue to break through barriers Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, … Resulting is a classroom atmosphere that’s infused with respectful and non-judgmental exchange. Although … Taboo Topics in 2015 and currently serves as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Racial Equity Program officer.  Outsiders, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Horn Day open to anyone who wants to learn more about the horn

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… beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 , concluding with a final concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Dalton Center … and recital by guest artist Aaron Brant , principal hornist with the Dayton Philharmonic and instructor at the … debut in 2009, performing Richard Strauss's Horn Concerto No. 1. Brant also spent four seasons as third horn of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44910

WMU lands four on Academic All-MAC gymnastics team

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… Western Michigan University had the second most number of honorees in the conference and junior Kayla Weber of Canton led the 18 members of the Academic All-MAC team with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average, studying … meets. She tied the third highest score in school history with a 9.875. Weber competed as an all-arounder in all 10 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15953

Gold Company to 'swing better' in upcoming performances

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… to 'swing better' in upcoming performances Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Gold Company will give two … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gold Company is back and ready to swing with standards, rock and roll and current hits with "Gold Company: Anything You Can Swing, We Can Swing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30199

New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU students

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… As of Monday, April 24, 2023 , the self-guided tour app is no longer available. Explore the virtual tour or schedule a … needed a consistent way to connect students and families with campus; one they could participate in on their own time … inside spaces they might not generally have access to with videos and virtual tours of residence hall rooms and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62451

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A planting project with roots in sustainability is blossoming at Western … and placed 66 self-watering planters across campus to not only make Western more beautiful but also more … time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

Ethics Center selects 3 engrossing books for spring discussions

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… 3 engrossing books for spring discussions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ethical … end of March. The public is invited to participate along with WMU students and employees. Students from the … "Philosophy in the Islamic World: A History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps" by Peter Adamson will be led by WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50863

WMU prof listed among most influential education scholars

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… Miron, professor of educational leadership research and technology, is a prolific and regularly cited expert on … lists ranking scholars by field or discipline. Along with appearing on the overall list, Miron is ranked eighth … 60 evaluations and research studies that have been funded with grants and contracts from state and federal agencies as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12721

Spring recess hours announced

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… Spring recess hours announced Submitted by Deanne Puca on Spirit Day is Friday, … , and continues  through Friday, March 8 . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are open regular hours. In addition, there are no classes Friday, March 1 , for Spirit Day. Daylight Saving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51776

Revised road closings for Saturday's Campus Classic

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… road closings for Saturday's Campus Classic Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Many campus roads and parking … Changes have been made since the road closings were announced in August. Most roads will be closed for shorter …

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