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Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… Professor transforming aviation education using augmented … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lori Brown , associate professor of aviation at Western Michigan University, has teamed up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Annual Concerto Concert highlights accomplished music students

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… Puca on Curry, left, and Sims KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The winners of Western Michigan University's Concerto Competition will … Koppenal and Ann Camp. A graduate of West Ottawa High School in Holland, Michigan, Curry continued to play violin … a professional violinist. Trey Sims Trey Sims attended school in Clio, Michigan. In addition to his school's large …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39299

Jazz trombonist and award-winning composer to perform free concert at WMU

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… flutist, Finzer developed a fascination for the music of Duke Ellington and found himself, in high school, performing at the annual Essentially Ellington … pieces for the young Finzer while he attended the Eastman School of Music. Finzer went on to get his masters from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38055

Trustees approve tuition for online, regional and non-Michigan sites

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… its June 27 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees  approved 2018-19 tuition and required fee rates … Based on the board's action: Effective with the start of the fall 2018 semester, a freshman or sophomore taking … taking classes at WMU's regional sites in Michigan, out of state or online, the tuition rate is $651.57 per credit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47793

Broncos reap millions in media exposure from championship season

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… past spring, the MAC sought to better understand the value of its media exposure and the media exposure value of its member institutions. The organization engaged Joyce … Inc., an independent, third-party marketing agency out of Ann Arbor, to conduct the research. While not every game …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41430

Get ready to #GiveGold Oct. 11

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… Giving Day is set for Oct. 11—Western Wednesday of homecoming week . The goal is to encourage 1,903 … has been established that challenges various categories of donors to take part in a friendly competition that increases the impact of their giving. Called Golden Opportunities, these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43114

WMU public safety named No. 3 in nation for safety initiatives

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of Public Safety was recognized in late February as the … from around the country. WMU's police department was one of three university forces recognized at the meeting. … at 4,706 eligible U.S. colleges and universities. The three schools lead a "top 25" list of public safety departments …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45697

WMU, K College grant to bolster Asian language and culture classes

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… to the Mekong Delta" KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $362,000 Undergraduate … a key language need expressed by West Michigan residents of South Asian and Southeast Asian descent. "We want this … to integrate that content into existing courses at both schools. "The more faculty who incorporate this content into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39247

WMU men's basketball team safe and accounted for in Mt. Pleasant

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Members of Western Michigan University's men's basketball team are … the CMU campus report two people shot and police in search of a gunman who has fled on foot. Athletic Director Kathy … with the WMU team that is in Mt. Pleasant in anticipation of a game that had been scheduled for 7 p.m. this evening. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45610

Area events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Luther King Jr. Events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Equity … . Wednesday, Jan. 13 WMU/Kalamazoo Public Schools Social Justice Book Bowl, elimination competition for middle and high school students from surrounding area, 5:15 p.m., Linden …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28803