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Planning firms ID'd, first public input session on BTR-2 set for Dec. 17
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… Township Hall, 7275 W. Main St. The forum, say principals with the firms, is an opportunity for members of the … process launched by WMU in August. The team been charged with developing a site plan and the infrastructure needed to … has named a nine-member project advisory committee to work with the design team. That committee is made up of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29009
Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award
Jazz Studies
… Mich.— Duane Shields Davis , a legendary jazz educator with over 50 years of experience, has been named the 2024 … direction of Greg Jasperse , would not have been possible without the impact of Duane Davis. In addition to directing … footsteps as educators, they have also played with the biggest names in jazz— Cecile McLorin-Salvant , Christian …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74753
Outdoor, socially distant performances bring live theatre back to WMU
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… socially distant, outdoor production of "Sunday in the Park with George." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Finishing the hat. It’s what … painter Georges Seurat sings about in "Sunday in the Park with George," driving home his innate need to create art. … "It's a beautiful piece. It tells about artists who are struggling to communicate ideas and find balance in their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61143
Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history
W Magazine
… could also say the Hills’ family origin story is consistent with the Bronco Band story as a whole. The love of music, … love of Broncos and the love of being a part of something bigger than any one individual have conspired to keep the band … band has helped athletes and fans alike celebrate victories with rousing renditions of popular songs, and it has brought …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68141
Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… interviewed as finalists for the Medallion Scholarship, with 20 ultimately being selected to receive the honor. In … for National History Day, an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction in 2015 and a member of the East Kentwood … summers and has managed the store with other workers, logging about 40 hours a week. Lindsay M. Gubow Lindsay M. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715
From classroom to catwalk: Western students headed to New York Fashion Week
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… for fashion, and now she will have the chance to rub elbows with some of the industry's top designers. As the winner of … laughed at you," says Morehead, who will graduate in April with a Bachelor of Business Administration concentrated in marketing. The ability to tailor her resume with a fashion merchandising minor is what brought her to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66946
First Lady Snyder to visit WMU, highlight campus assualt prevention initiative
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… Their presentation is free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. … In addition to assault prevention, Snyder works closely with Ele's Place, a healing center for grieving children with locations across the state and is a Fostering Futures …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28113
Driven to succeed: Engineering grad found his lane at Western
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… on Nick Durham kneels next to a race car he helped build with Formula SAE. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The "need for speed" has been with Nick Durham for as long as he can remember. "I've … was just kind of a natural fit for me." The drive to work with cars may be in his DNA: One of his grandfathers was a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63938
Part-time instructors honored during week of events
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… Appreciation Week Feb. 23-27 . The week kicks off with a Monday, Feb. 23 , luncheon at which WMU senior … who have been honored by their respective colleges with teaching excellence awards. President John M. Dunn, … cold and enjoy the warmth of good food and conversations with colleagues. And finally, on Friday, Feb. 27 , the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21984
Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester
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… Aug. 24 . They continue until Saturday, Sept. 7 , with WMU's One Stop Center, Bronco Bash and Fall Fab Fest. … designated times throughout the day on Friday, Aug. 23 , with floor meetings at night. The remaining first-year … Tuesday, Aug. 24-27 , that assists first-year students with their academic and social transitions to college life. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54596