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Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees
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… agreement Feb. 20 in Grand Rapids establishing a framework for 4+1 degree programs—accelerated bachelor’s to … programs—in multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until completing a bachelor’s degree to … is a Catholic liberal arts college founded in 1886 by the Dominican Sisters-Grand Rapids. The wooded, 117-acre campus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249
Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition
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… Mich.—A class project with a solution to make freezers work smarter (not harder) for those with limited space or … of the K.C. O'Shaughnessy Bronco Pitch Competition and Showcase, which was held virtually on April 9. The Freezer … in their wake. About the Competition More than a dozen teams from across the University participated in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011
Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact
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… in 10th grade—an honor given to her after the school burned down and all students were awarded diplomas. It left her … when the school found out she was Black. Tate's employer, however, had another idea. Tate, center, shakes hands with … President) Dr. Dwight Waldo, 'We have this amazing student working for us but no one wants to accept her into college.' …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998
Humanities talks explore 'Truth'
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… pursuit of truth in a time of widespread cynicism and doubt about the very idea of truth will be explored during … 101 Mobile Museum with a focus on the current exhibit "’68: How Far Have We Come?" Using original artifacts from the … an honest dialogue about the impact of racism and the struggle for social justice in America. That evening, Dr. Marion …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48836
WMU Theatre kicks off 2021-22 season with focus on connection, equity
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… for Visual Arts. Building on the success of Western's outdoor performances that ensured the show still went on safely during the pandemic, the first two … of the fall season will also be outside. "We have worked with Western's fabulous Landscape Services team, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65062
WMU hosting inaugural conference, forming statewide coalition to bring more teachers of color to classrooms
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… Future Teachers of Color President William Wright working with Kalamazoo Public Schools students Kwan … inspired me to be a teacher,” said Wright. Unfortunately, however, because there are very few K-12 educators of color, … those pertaining to race and gender. Hannah-Spiller undoubtedly left a positive impression on many of her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58144
WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day
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… Friday, May 25, and reopens at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 29. Waldo Library closes at 6 p.m. Friday, May 25; is open normal … of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. Contact: Tonya Durlach May 24, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/608
Capitol Steps to satirize presidential race in upcoming performance
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… followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!"), and although not all of the … Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of eighteen Congressional offices and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1968
Music professor wins international jazz piano competition
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… musicians to meet and share ideas and inspiration. However, it's always nice to have what you do validated through this kind of process." The competition … Seems Strange)," was awarded four stars in a review from Downbeat and appeared on three jazz critics' "Best CDs of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2384
WMU trombone students hit high notes
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… Schaffert Eric Bowman of Portage, Mich., Evan Clifton of Howell, Mich., and Kirsten Schaffert of Sanford, Mich., have … which includes students to age 25, mostly master's and doctoral students. Bowman has won a number of prestigious … in the George Roberts Solo Competition. "These students worked so hard to get to this point," Wolfinbarger says. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/142