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Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61
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… professor of music and mentor to Gold Company, which under his direction became one of the nation's leading collegiate vocal jazz groups. During his years at WMU, he was the Bobby McFerrin Distinguished … televised "Clash of the Choirs" and brought a $250,000 cash prize from General Electric to the choir's home …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402
Community, University come together for Bronco football
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… football Submitted by Deanne Puca on CommUniverCity Night is Saturday, Sept. 8. KALAMAZOO— CommUniverCity Night —annually one of the biggest events in southwest Michigan—brings the Kalamazoo area … past 20 years, the event has drawn record crowds of more than 30,000 fans to Waldo Stadium. The celebration of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1366
Notre Dame scholar to address justice in post-communist Europe
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… Notre Dame scholar to address justice in post-communist Europe Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … science and a faculty fellow at the Nanovic, Kroc and Kellogg institutes, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in … Justice." Among topics in her talk, Nalepa will address why autocrats step down from power peacefully if they know …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5673
WMU makes 22nd appearance on U.S. News' list of top universities
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… WMU makes 22nd appearance on U.S. News' list of top universities Submitted by Anonymous (not … News & World Report. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is one of just four Michigan public universities included in … universities. The publication's 2012 ranking of more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities was unveiled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1590
WMU teams identify potential for seven-figure Detroit city savings
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… two volunteer teams of students, alumni and a faculty advisor have been working with city officials to identify … with city personnel in each facility to identify and devise lean systems that can help improve the city's bottom … and mechanics to manage maintenance cycles; developed a better process to leverage an existing NAPA inventory-parts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17539
How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic
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… runs through Main Campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Staying healthy is critical as the number of COVID-19 cases rise and the … for the day, pack up your supplies and put them away to better represent your transition from work life to home … safe, and it can be beneficial to talk about the struggles you're going through, whether it's from having to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58648
Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A young faculty member who already is becoming known internationally in the field of literacy … to 160 in-service and 44 pre-service teachers to better prepare them to address the needs of English … I know of no more impactful an accomplishment than to foster a sustained interest in research and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803
Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal
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… Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal … the Fenton native got to work himself. "I thought, why haven't I been trying to find a NASA internship? I'd … to blast off into deep space. "It's supposed to be bigger than the Saturn V, which is the rocket that took astronauts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872
Business college dean's Just Business blog debuts
Haworth College of Business
… a new blog that will feature regular posts on business issues of the day. The voice behind the blog is Dr. K ay Palan, dean of the Haworth College of Business. … people's happiness while at work and outside of work and why happiness at work is important for both the employee and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/27907
Event highlights teaching, research, diversity and engagement
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… Michigan University's "Spring Convocation: Recognition of Discovery, Diversity and Global Engagement" will take place … Office of the Vice President for Research. They include Discovery Symposia, professional development workshops, a … the event. A Gold Gathering reception with appetizers and a cash bar will follow in the Fetzer Center lobby until …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45143