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Assessment conference returns for 9th year

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… Western Michigan University Assessment Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, in the … teaching assistants as well as faculty and staff members, including part-time instructors, are invited to attend. The featured presenter will be Linda Suskie , who has 40 years of experience in higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45214

Colorful prom planned for local senior crowd

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… annual Senior Prom, is set for Thursday, March 28 , in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. The theme for 2019, … of dancing and entertainment that bridges the generations between WMU students and Kalamazoo-area senior citizens. No … and raffle prizes. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Bingo will start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52450

Sales students take second place at national competition

Haworth College of Business

… sales and business marketing majors in WMU Haworth. They’ve been learning to sell through experience in the Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab their … “I’m definitely proud of how Erin and I were both able to juggle not only this competition, but our many different …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69903

New School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future

College of Arts and Sciences

… of Environment, Geography and Sustainability , with Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah leading the way as the founding … collaboration, research and teaching." Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah, current chair of the Department of Geography, Environment and Tourism, is set to become the new director of the School of Environment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71600

WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences

Theatre

… by Bruce Coville, "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" has been adapted for the stage by the WMU Department of Theatre … Rafferty . The story follows Jeremy Thatcher, who is struggling to survive bullies, crushes and sixth-grade art … for hatching it. While raising a dragon, Jeremy learns to believe in magic, true friendship and the power of love. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300

WMU Pilot Plants director, researcher dies

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… newly completed Paper Coating Pilot Plant in 2003. Prior to being named to that post, he had an extensive background in … food industries. Under his leadership, the pilot plants became a key player in defining the process for certifying fiber-based products for repulpability and recyclability and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21279

'Ballroom With a Twist' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Ballroom With a Twist," featuring cast members from Dancing With the Stars and contestants from … quickstep and jive. The Dancing With the Stars pros will be joined by So You Think You Can Dance finalists and … Tickets are on sale now and range from $35 to $68. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21268

Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion

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… Ware could speak with her "tweenage" self, her advice might be something like: Embrace your uniqueness, proudly display your inner fashionista and don't feel obligated to bend to trend. It's a message she was hesitant to express as … she worked in the nonprofit sector for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Forbes Funds, and the Girl Scouts in New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905

Concert series features guitarist Fareed Haque

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… 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 … world of classical music and improvisation together will be the theme of his concert at WMU, which will include works …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35639

Diversity talk focuses on inclusiveness

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… Center in the Trimpe Building. Refreshments will be provided. Participants will discuss the positive and … of Muslims on campus and in the community. There will be live skits on how to navigate cultural differences and an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21561