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Chorale earns second place in national competition
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… second place in the college and university choral division of the 2013 American Prize competition. The WMU … went to the Pacific Lutheran University Choir. Judges praised the WMU Chorale, WMU's flagship choral ensemble, in large part for its technical expertise. They made comments such as: "a very solid series of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9535
Student group recognized by world's largest HR association
Haworth College of Business
… officer of SHRM. "I'm especially honored to thank this year's award winners because they offer excellent evidence that SHRM's future is indeed in good hands." SHRM student chapters have the … Brink , associate professor of management and faculty advisor for WMU’s Society for Excellence in Human Resources …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47700
Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations
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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Flexibility fueled success this school year for Western Michigan University's student-run … Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards. Kyle Petronio "This is truly a remarkable accomplishment for the 89.1 WIDR-FM …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226
Estate gift from Detroit-area businessman benefits multiple WMU units
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… departments have a special reason to be grateful during this season of giving, thanks to a $2.5 million bequest from a … and business leader who died just over a year ago. The gift is from the estate of Mark A. Murvay of Lake Angelus, chair … of both organizations. He also was a member of the advisory board for the School of Communication, which is one of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37025
Educational leadership alum named Caribbean Community Superintendent
College of Education and Human Development
… named Caribbean Community Superintendent Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Andrew Rynberg KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western … U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), it is the umbrella organization that unites efforts to provide … the education programs for dependents who would otherwise not have access to a high-quality public education. They …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74258
Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… Monacelli Guzman on A screening of "First Voice Generation" is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna details the struggles of first-generation Latinx students in a documentary … students in Holland, Michigan, who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program. It highlights their dreams of becoming …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796
Soga Japan Center offers free cultural presentations
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… Michiko Yoshimoto, the center's outreach coordinator, is available to provide in-house, hands-on demonstrations to … degree in sociology from Yokohama City University and is pursuing a master's degree in socio-cultural studies of … contact Yoshimoto at @email or (269) 387-5874. Visit wmich.edu/japancenter to learn more about WMU's Soga …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1513
Area families sought to host international teachers and students
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… cultures and introducing American culture to international visitors, consider becoming a host family. Western Michigan University is seeking homestay opportunities for visiting international … family selection. Interested families should contact Barb Curley at findyournest@gmail.com or (269) 217-9094. Contact: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/961
Campus participation urged for library survey
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… participate in the online LibQUAL+ survey being conducted this month by University Libraries. Take the LibQUAL+ survey now Conducted only once every three years, LibQUAL+ is an electronic survey presented by academic libraries … survey, visit wmich.edu/library/libqual . Contact: Tonya Durlach March 8, 2013 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5558
Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month
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… Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—February is Eating Disorders Awareness Month, and the Sindecuse Health Center …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4682