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Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines
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… and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines Submitted by Anonymous … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Dylan Schmorrow has spent the better part of the last three decades exploring the link between humans and machines and figuring out how a better …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69145
Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene virtually
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… but moved to a virtual format during the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is hosted by … the annual lecture on the reception of the classics, behind-the-scenes visits to museums and a virtual talent … May 28 , which is the last day recorded sessions will be available to view. Kalamazoo County residents may …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67979
2017-18 room and board rates top WMU board agenda
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… more than 5,100 students, including 90 percent of beginning freshmen. Also on the April 27 agenda is a … received by the University. Extension of a lease in the Bernhard Center and an agreement with the Michigan … reconstruction also are part of the consent items that will be recommended to the board. As is the case with all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39597
Edith M. Yahr obituary
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… M. Yahr , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Sept. 23 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She … I and a receptionist in the Graduate College. Many remember Yahr for her distinctive voice and helpfulness in … at obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo . Messages also may be left by visiting the personalized webpage at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28333
New oboe professor to perform with University Symphonic Band
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… David Maslanka's "Traveler." Joining the performance will be Dr. Nora Lewis , associate professor of music, who recently joined the oboe faculty. She'll be performing Jennifer Higdon's Oboe Concerto. For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37820
WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids
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… industry. "This cutting-edge instructional laboratory has been designed to meet the demands identified by … manufacturing leaders—not only locally, but around the globe—to educate the 21st century advanced manufacturing … the opportunity for individuals to earn college credits to be used toward a degree or certification. The facility …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178
June Jubilee events mark start of summer in downtown Kalamazoo
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… . Dionysos Greek Festival Heavy metal band Skid Row will be featured alongside traditional Greek fare at the 39th … After 7 p.m., people younger than 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Festival highlights … Detroit's The Levendes, a full Greek orchestra that will be accompanied by Greek dancers and belly dancers, as well …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24283
WMU goes all in to promote student success
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… academic year, it is one of two new programs largely being paid for by awards from the Presidential … to come up with ideas for building a stronger sense of belonging and community among all students. More than … Western, we’ll make WMU a campus of choice,” says Monica Liggins-Abrams , director of Success at WMU. “He also wants us …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48644
Performance features new works by School of Music faculty composer
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… School of Music faculty composer David Colson will be performed by faculty musicians including the Western Wind … , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38089
WMU ensembles to present headline performance at state conference
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… state, and it is a tremendous honor for our ensembles to be invited to perform the opening night concert. This is a … we are anxious to 'show them off' to the state. They will be outstanding representatives of Western Michigan … and a new work by WMU faculty composer, Dr. Christopher Biggs , titled "Extinction." The University Symphony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29517