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Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Eleven high-achieving high school students have earned $60,000 Foundation Scholarships … performance and demonstrated financial need. They are part of WMU's mix of top scholarship programs for beginning … To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point average of 3.7 or higher at the end of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204
Two new music ensembles team up for concert
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… Michigan University's new music ensemble conducted by School of Music Director David Colson, and KLOrk, the Kalamazoo … and Interactive! concert series is presented by the WMU School of Music under the auspices of the Bullock Music …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10544
WMU snares third most DownBeat awards in the world
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… in its annual student music competition, third most of any institution worldwide and substantially more than any other school in Michigan. WMU students took top honors in a wide … awards for the first time." Knific noted that The Julliard School won just one award, as did the University of Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/445
Education career fair promotes networking and job readiness
College of Education and Human Development
… had the opportunity to speak with recruiters from 25 schools districts. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) hosted a career fair where school districts engaged with education students. Organized …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75083
Electric guitar quartet kicks off contemporary music festival
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… Electric guitar quartet kicks off contemporary music festival Submitted by Anonymous (not … a New York based electric guitar quartet, will kick off the School of Music’s New Sounds Festival 2013 at 7:30 p.m. … the full event schedule. For more information , contact the School of Music at (269) 387-4678. Contact: Meredith …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5351
Dale P. Pattison obituary
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… joined the WMU faculty in 1963 and retired as associate professor emeritus of history in 1995 after 32 years of … to coming to WMU, he taught history at Grosse Pointe High School and while there, received a John Hay Whitney … degree from UC in 1970. He graduated from WMU's State High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/351
Program that helps kids read wins STAR Award
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Case-Parris KALAMAZOO—A program offered through Western Michigan University that helps young … Wiggins , director of volunteer services for Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo, in an MLive/Gazette article. "Over … reading well and independently by the end of elementary school. WMU's America Reads Program is offered through …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6964
Flags lowered Monday for Army Pfc. Shane Cantu
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Cantu LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on all campuses of Western … Combat Team. Cantu was a 2010 graduate of Corunna High School, where he was a three-year starter on the football … will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at Corunna High School's Nick Annese Field. Former Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1504
Educational leadership alum receives Lifetime Achievement Award for work in career and technical education
College of Education and Human Development
… and Lucas Schrauben, second to right. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Department of Education) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … education, is director of secondary programs at Holt High School. Postsecondary Professional of the Year: Dr. Kenneth … honored for their accomplishments help Michigan high school students attain the knowledge and skills they need to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75574
Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program
College of Education and Human Development
… Austin Giles . Starting as a secretary in Portage Public Schools (PPS), Giles knew he wanted to be a teacher. Unsure … teacher shortage. Modeled after the Michigan Department of Education's "Grow Your Own" program and funded by a … a pathway to teaching careers and has strengthened their schools. With a desire to work with special needs students, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283