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Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops
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… on his luchadore sculpture. Summer workshops give students the opportunity to interact with and learn from nationally … been so incredibly impactful to work alongside artists who are nationally recognized and renowned in our field," … them so personally. It gives us exposure and knowledge of what professionals are doing in the field. It's really fun …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741
Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears
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… Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs … to incorporate her passion for sports in her future career. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Numbers have order. Equations have … college at Western, I'll get a more defined idea of exactly what I want to do, because most of my family right now …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400
Former chair of special education, Joseph Eisenbach, dies June 25
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… Former chair of special education, Joseph Eisenbach, dies June 25 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Joseph J. … died June 25 , in Kalamazoo. He was 92. Eisenbach joined the Department of Special Education in 1961 and retired in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25700
WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success
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… University will receive more than $3.2 million from the U.S. Department of Education to use the unique … access and degree completion for underrepresented, underprepared or low-income students. The new grant is one of a small … Michigan University is in a unique position to help find what additional barriers to success exist for students, once …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312
Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall
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… of Pi," will be on campus Oct. 23. KALAMAZOO—Members of the public are invited to join Western Michigan University as it turns … The critically acclaimed novel is starring in the 2014-15 University Common Read . The common read officially begins …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540
Weekend of cycling events includes annual WMU BTR Park race
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… Weekend of cycling events includes annual WMU BTR Park race … , and is part of a weekend of cycling activities. This is the 10th anniversary of the event, and it will include state … events include a women's clinic at the BTR Park slated for 5:45 to 8 p.m. and men's clinic from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25345
WMU purchase of Eaton hangar will fill aviation college footprint
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… WMU purchase of Eaton hangar will fill aviation college footprint … on WMU's College of Aviation KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting during their April 22 meeting, Western Michigan University trustees … campus. Purchase price of the hangar, which is located at 165 N. Helmer Road, is $400,000. The growing college will use …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23356
School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith
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… (not verified) on C. Curtis-Smith KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music will present … of Michigan and was a professor of music at WMU for 45 years. He was the recipient of over 100 grants, awards and … from first note to last." As a pianist, Curtis-Smith appeared as a soloist in recitals at the National Gallery and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21878
Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor
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… professor Submitted by Erin Flynn on Book shelves line the walls in Siebert's home office. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … considers Siebert a mentor. "He learned at a very early age what power was, what corruption was, what racism was." … a profound impact on his life, and he has dedicated his career to studying the relationship of religion to secular …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636
University Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of big band music
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… of jazz big band music at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9 , in the Dalton Recital Hall. The free concert will feature music by composers Clare Fischer, Joe Henderson, Thad Jones, and Charles Mingus. … a heralded performance in New York City's Carnegie Hall, 25 consecutive Outstanding Band recognitions at the Notre …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19217