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David Chaplin obituary
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… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American … a Latin American Studies Association task force that was a follow-up to President Jimmy Carter's special …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352
Spring Convocation will showcase research in public health, humanities
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… for research and innovation. "Our humanities group was created by a well-established consortium across WMU, and … projects that won Faculty Research and Creative Activity Awards. Public Health The Discover Symposium "Connections to … Public Health," chaired by Drs. Mark Kelley and Georgiana Fisher , will cover topics ranging from substance use …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58305
Texas Tenors coming to Miller Auditorium
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… Texas Tenors, featuring John Hagen, Marcus Collins and JC Fisher, are coming to Western Michigan University's Miller …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27454
Innovative string quartet to give performance
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… Lee Weisert and new commissions by Morgan Krauss and Chris Fisher-Lochhead. To learn more about the quartet, visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27691
School of Music to premiere triple bill of new comic operas
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… School of Music will present "Ever Since Eden," an award-winning work consisting of three one-act operas, at … Elizabeth Taylor's relationships with husbands Eddie Fisher and Richard Burton. Tickets and more information …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20115
Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better
International Student and Scholar Services
… three years ago to explore her Midwestern roots. She was born in Kalamazoo ; her parents are alumni; and the school was offering her a competitive scholarship. Three years … teamwork, Saiful Andree and her peers are helping design a water system for the San Antonio de Upa community in …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2
Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel
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… Red Cross blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Room 1305 of the Activity Therapy Building, which serves as ROTC … and use "wmu" as the sponsor code or call (800) 733-2767. Walk-in donors also are welcome. WMU student veterans from … combat, will be given the opportunity to speak about their war-time experiences. Activities before, after Veterans Day …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045
Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award
Jazz Studies
… wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award Submitted by Brandi Engel on Duane Davis, second from … accepts the 2024 Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award in New Orleans. (Photo courtesy Rene Huemer) KALAMAZOO, … and the Bahamas. He has conducted at Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, as well as the Kennedy Center …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74753
In Memoriam, fall 2023
W Magazine
… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616
Western recognized for its support of wounded military members
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… Western as a finalist for its 2021 Excellence in Service Award and will make a donation to The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund on the University’s behalf. Western was one of seven finalists that included Texas A&M … Ice Hockey Program , Hero Flights , Yellow Ribbon Fund , Fisher House , Veterans Healing Farm and Jared Allen’s Homes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64735