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Renowned clarinet/percussion duo to perform free concert

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… internationally known Desert’s Edge Duo , made up of clarinetist Robert Spring and percussionist J.B. Smith, will present a concert of exciting contemporary music at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 … of music and the coordinator of percussion studies in the School of Music at Arizona State University. He is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1971

Saxophonist headlines Jazz Masters Series

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… on Nov. 22. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's School of Music presents saxophone legend Joe Lovano as part of its Jazz Masters Series at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10978

Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

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… in building Heritage Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At the turn of the 20th century, long before the Civil Rights Era, a … the University's campus, then known as Western State Normal School. However, due to racism and social injustice at the … at the time, including the third Kalamazoo Central High School and Plainwell High School, the first Borgess Hospital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

Acclaimed pianist and distinguished alumna to perform solo recital

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… perform the compositional tour-de-force "Rhapsodies," by School of Music Resident Composer C. Curtis-Smith, the first piece … Program, bringing avant-garde music to hundreds of schoolchildren in Michigan. She is also a founding member of

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1619

Public health program establishes awards to aid students

School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs

… Western Michigan University public health program, part of the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs in the College of

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63872

Chavez college scholarship available for fall

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… (not verified) on Chavez KALAMAZOO--Southwest Michigan high school seniors who have demonstrated academic success and … at a Michigan college or university. The scholarship is offered through a program that honors the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez, a Mexican-American civil rights leader. …

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

New graduate certificate to prepare students for global leadership challenges

College of Education and Human Development

… leadership practices to support their work in a variety of educational and organizational learning contexts. The College of Education and Human Development's new graduate … are at the center of a community driving student, teacher, school, and even nationwide success. I chose global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75771

Trustees to meet at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… 14 , in Grand Rapids, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will cap off two days of intense focus on its … include a report on WMU's new High Impact Leadership for School Renewal Project that is funded by a $12.5 million … by West Michigan's Talent 2025, is working with 150 schools in the region to improve student achievement and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45700

Japanese lessons for teenagers available

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… Western Michigan University. The program is open to middle school and high school students. The fee is $30 for three lessons, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38834

Traditional Chinese fall festival celebrates food, culture

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… annual event. Featured activities The Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo's ping pong tournament finals. Dance … Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo, Modern Chinese School of Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Chinese School. The University's campus co-sponsors include the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18461