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Acclaimed jazz violinist to perform with WMU alumnus
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… Acclaimed jazz violinist to perform with WMU alumnus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carter KALAMAZOO—Violinist and jazz soloist Regina Carter will appear in concert with her quartet at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9835
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’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays
W Magazine
… donated by Germany-based Keifel Technologies. Senior Isabelle Ownby holds a tray made from recyclable and compostable materials. Wang pours a wet slurry that is 99% water and 1% fiber to make 3D food packing products at the WMU Pilot Plant. WMU's Pilot Plant is able to create food packing products such as shallow and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874
International grad student takes big steps in the right direction
Haworth College of Business
… Haworth College of Business student Hellen Yaa Agbevey is taking her first steps toward professional success. Originally from Ghana, Africa, Agbevey is a student in WMU Haworth’s Master of Science in Finance … analyst. In her second semester in the program, Agbevey is fueling her passion for the challenging field of data …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74404
Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school
College of Education and Human Development
… literacy skills in elementary school Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lupita Eufracio leads first graders through a reading exercise. Eufracio's WMU tuition is fully-funded by the Grow Your Own program. Eufracio leads …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874
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