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Jazz student takes composing experience to new level, livestreaming process online
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… during a composing session. In December, he linked up with friend and Bronco alumnus Yakiv Tvietinskyi , who … Jazz Composer Award, he recorded his first solo album a couple of weeks ago. It features some of WMU's world-class … , piano professor Matthew Fries and a string quartet made up of current students and alumni. The album should be ready …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58733
Students uplift community stories through film
College of Arts and Sciences
… Students uplift community stories through film Submitted by Sara … grant along with Wendy Swalla , senior instructional designer, and Shawn Tenney , director of service learning, … foundational trust and relationships before even picking up a camera. In Mukhongo's fall 2024 class, Digital Video …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550
Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves
Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs
… to express themselves Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Occupational therapy doctoral student Alexis Bailey works with … to life. Participants at the day program were able to design, create and sell their artwork at the Kalamazoo Art … , shop supervisor for the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation , who cuts the varying sizes of foam …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885
Top seniors honored as 2016 Presidential Scholars
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … of more than 6,500 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow … Matthew T. Bracey of Plymouth, Michigan. Integrated supply management— Jordan S. Berning of Battle Creek, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31219
Shelley S. Grant obituary
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… S. Grant Shelley S. Grant, a former manager of building support services in the Department of Facilities Management … the University. During her WMU career, she worked her way up the facilities management ranks. By 2002-03, she had been named manager of building support services in that department's building custodial and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26321
Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities
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… Confederacy in Southwest Michigan—the NAAC is working to support, elevate and advocate for Native American … on Tuesday, Nov. 15 . Mills was orphaned at age 12 and grew up in poverty on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South … only American to ever bring home gold in that race, and his upset win has been called one of the greatest moments in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671
SPLICE electronic music festival set
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… 2, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Festival events are free and open to the public. The concerts will feature … Keith Kirchoff , piano: featuring works by Christopher Biggs, Adam Vidiksis, Samuel Wells, James Mobberley and Ryan … that combines live performance and electronics, and is designed for performers and composers with or without a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33065
WMU goes all in to promote student success
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… in 2017. Montgomery challenged faculty and staff to come up with ideas for building a stronger sense of belonging and … Western, we’ll make WMU a campus of choice,” says Monica Liggins-Abrams , director of Success at WMU. “He also wants us to show a significant gain in the retention of new first-year and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48644
WMU United Way launches 2017 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive
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… increasing participation by 10 percent to a gathering of supporters at the Bernhard Center. The event also marked the … 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008-5202. Any new, undesignated gift of at least $50, or an undesignated gift to United Way that has increased from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43019
The world at Western on display at 27th International Festival
International Student and Scholar Services
… and apparel from the students' home countries. Admission is free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may sample … by international students in campus kitchens under the supervision of WMU Dining Services employees. Get a glimpse … some 100 countries and has many international student groups. In 2016, for the first time in the festival's history, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30854