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… successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A report … Western Michigan University's 2012-15 Strategic Plan has been published online. The report outlines the … from work by an individual college to increase the number of students who study abroad to the establishment of …

… horn player places highly in international competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Clifton KALAMAZOO—A … $1,000 prize and a three-year International Horn Society membership. In addition, Clifton clinched the top prize in the … Frizelle Orchestral Audition Competition for high horn, besting more than a dozen other players. He won a coaching …

… Mending the mind with music Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and music lessons, Guy empowers individuals who have been diagnosed with developmental and learning disabilities, … abuse problems, brain injuries, or physical disabilities to be the best versions of themselves. Guy, a 2005 graduate of …

… of Trustees approves updated contract with faculty union Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At a special … The contract, originally set to expire early this September, now runs through Sept. 6, 2021. The agreement calls for a 2.25% base salary reduction for faculty members in board-appointed positions as of April 1, 2020. The …

… artificial intelligence development with NSF grant Submitted by Erin Flynn on Clockwise, from top left: Drs. Alvis … increasingly permeates every facet of our daily lives, we begin to observe reported cases of AI-related failures and … jobs and obliterating life as we know it. The WMU team will begin their work in mid-August. Their two-year pilot project …

… WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development … Submitted by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Adolescent behavioral health needs are at an all-time high. Western … Resources and Services Administration. T hree faculty members , Drs. Bridget E. Weller , Carla Adkison-Johnson and …

… Renowned trombonist to perform at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on Wilson KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jeremy … professor of trombone at Vanderbilt University, will be performing a solo recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, … , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert …

… chance to explore Chinese and East Asian culture Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … annual China Festival at Western Michigan University will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in WMU's … culture. "China Festival is a place for community members to explore Chinese and East Asian Culture," says Dr. …

… Get moving, gamers! Submitted by Erin Flynn on Esports gamers should focus on … just a sedentary activity. Studies show those who are in better shape are sharper mentally and have more success in … fitness. They found a significant relationship between a person’s cardiorespiratory fitness and their …

… Dennis Simpson nominated for MASU Michigan Distinguished Professor of the … Lansing, Michigan. Universities each nominate a faculty member who has had a significant impact on student learning … Simpson joined the faculty at WMU in January 1978. He has been an active member and leader of the WMU chapter of the …