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Medieval art scholar wins WMU’s 2023 Gründler Book Prize

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… won Western Michigan University's Otto Gründler Book Prize for her book on the study of absences, “lacunae” and gaps in … University, is the winner of the 2023 Gründler prize for “The Absent Image: Lacunae in Medieval Books.” The … on Medieval Studies held on WMU’s campus and in a hybrid format May 11-13 . It is named for the late longtime …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71571

School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah is founding director of the new School of … and Sustainability (SEGS). KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah , founding director of the new School of … to make Western Michigan University the first-choice school for students interested in the environment, geography and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665

WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… of the Interior Bryan Newland. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Long before it housed lecture halls and textbooks, the land where … the University's identity today. A deep reverence for this ancestral heritage has led the University on a … at least 2016. “We met with the athletic director looking for partnership opportunities. It began with a sponsorship, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73676

Yearly event helps students learn more about academic programs

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Major Excitement is set for Sept. 19. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's eighth annual Major Excitement academic fair is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 , on the walkway … the University," says Kevin Knutson, director of advising for the College of Arts and Sciences. "A second goal of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9296

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… This vegetable, a member of the thistle family prized for its clean, earthy flavor, will be harvested either for the farmer’s own consumption or to sell. Evesque and … processes, but other fresh options such as greens and eggs will be available. Learn about Natural Cycles Farm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Veteran journalist visits campus to discuss 2012 campaign

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… campaigns during his 45-year career as a reporter for such organizations as the New York Times, U.S. News & … and White House correspondent. A senior writer at U.S. News for seven years, he specialized in national politics and foreign policy. Today, in addition to his teaching duties, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/284

Trumpeter kicks off annual jazz festival

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… will join the Western Jazz Quartet in the kickoff concert for the 33rd annual Western Invitational Jazz Festival at … festival will feature high school big band and combo performances beginning at 9 a.m. The day’s activities are free and open to the public. Tickets for the evening concert can also be purchased at the door. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5353

Noted historian to speak on empire and liberty

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… verified) on Anderson KALAMAZOO--A historian in wide demand for his views on a variety of historical topics will address … Liberty in 18th-Century North America," draws upon the Oxford History of the United States volume he is writing with … Warren Center of Harvard University, the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation. He is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/114

Business students take first place in ACG finance competition

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… first in the West Michigan Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth Cup Competition , winning a $5,000 cash … world that is invaluable to someone considering this field for a career. What's really impressive, from a student's … and judge each round. The prize money is a nice reward for the weeks of late nights necessary to do well in the ACG …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/237

Art exhibit examines recovery from abuse

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… Sept. 29 and Oct. 6 and 27. An artists' reception is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 , and is free and open to the … the powerful exhibit, which is intended to be a voice for people who have been abused sexually. "Here you see … at a place of acceptance and healing. The trauma is not forgotten, but put into a place where it is part, but not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1791