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'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… Erin Flynn on Nadia Famiano dedicated her book to Quyen Edwards, a librarian at Portage (Michigan) District Library who inspired and supported her books from a young age. PORTAGE, Mich.—In just … class and thinking about 
a little girl she babysat who was “obsessed” with dancing. Edwards has saved many of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

WMU seniors to showcase capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU seniors to showcase capstone projects Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Each semester, graduating seniors complete … put their knowledge and skills into practice in real-world settings. They share the results during the Senior … projects on Tuesday, April 16 . This semester’s line-up includes an effort improve access to water for people in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75305

Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference

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… on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference is set for Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 7-9 , and is … Experts will come from across the country and as far away as Germany to talk about the most effective … Behavior Analysis graduate program; Robert Schramm , lead supervising behavior analyst at Knospe-ABA, providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282

Postmodern Jukebox comes to Miller Auditorium

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… of shows to packed-house crowds around the world. The group takes current Top 40 hits and re-imagines them as coming … alt-rock hit "Creep" as a torch-like ballad that's racked up 21 million views and was named one of the "9 Best Viral Cover Videos of 2015" by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35844

Education alum and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award

College of Education and Human Development

… and teacher selected as state finalist for Presidential Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Janice Kato KALAMAZOO, … selected as a state finalist for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. … teachers,” said Dr. Michael F. Rice , Michigan's State Superintendent, in a press release  announcing the state's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75556

Gold Company qualifies to perform at prestigious fall festival

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… Western Michigan University's internationally regarded and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, won its division at the … in Monterey, California. In January, Gold Company was selected to be one of only six finalists in the … Company Gold Company, directed by Greg Jasperse , is made up of undergraduate and graduate students whose majors range …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46008

Trustees to consider 2018-19 room and board rates at April meeting

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… at 11 a.m. in 157-159 Bernhard Center , trustees will take up action items that also will include an updated policy on minors visiting the campus designed to … of WMU's Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, an academic support program that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46431

Medieval historian wins WMU’s 2024 Gründler Book Prize

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… Chicago, is the winner of the 2024 Gründler prize for “Corruption, Protection and Justice in Medieval Europe: A Thousand-Year History.” The award, which comes with a $1,000 cash prize, was announced at the 59th International Congress on Medieval …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75413

Chavez college scholarship available for fall

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… in their communities have the opportunity to apply for an up-to- $1,000 scholarship for use this fall at a Michigan … a Mexican-American civil rights leader. It will be awarded at the Southwest Michigan Cesar E. Chavez Committee's … they have had to overcome. The scholarship is not renewable. However, former recipients may apply in succeeding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/116

Chinese research grants available to faculty

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… accepted for a research and creative activities grant to support the study of Greater China by Western Michigan … of an academic book Applicant salary and research hardware expenses are not eligible expenses. Funded projects … year beginning May 1 following announcement of the award, and awardees will be required to submit a two-page …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12235