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Capitol Quartet to perform standard works, new music and jazz

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… brief visit to Western Michigan University this summer for the Seminar music camp, the Capitol Quartet will return to … by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42566

Geosciences researcher elected 2016 AAAS Fellows

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… Michigan University, was recently elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. … determine both tectonics and sea-level change in offshore areas of New Jersey, New Zealand and Australia, from … A nonprofit organization open to all, AAAS includes nearly 250 affiliated societies and academies of science and serves …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37476

Two Broncos tapped to help address racial disparity in COVID-19 outcomes

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… outcomes Submitted by Erin Flynn on LANSING, Mich.—Across the nation, COVID-19 is infecting tens of thousands ofof deaths nationwide and 40% in Michigan. Two WMU alumni are helping lead the charge to address the troubling … well as higher education, she says she's honored to apply what she's learned and experienced to advance the task …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59420

Sales students honored in recent competitions

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University students had impressive performances at the State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition as well as … and third in the team marketing challenge, earning $3,350 in prize money. Drew Davis , of Okemos, came in third in … The program's intensive sales-focused curriculum prepares students with adaptive, relationship-focused selling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36854

Culture and football team topics at upcoming community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Lester KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The culture of Western Michigan University's football team … a presentation titled "WMU Football: Culture Wins" in 2150 Schneider Hall. Hosted by the Haworth College of … public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45236

Important outdoor projects completed this summer

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of the Parkview solar garden as originally envisioned—courtesy … significantly changing the look and feel of various campus areas. Among the most noticeable projects is the large-scale … how much acreage to fence off at a time for the goats and what happens when new browsing areas are opened up. "Now, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978

How can we improve STEM learning outcomes? WMU professor wins $1.3M NSF award to find out

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… that could impact science, technology, engineering and mathematics—STEM—teaching and improve learning outcomes in multiple states. The National Science Foundation awarded Dr. Jessaca … will continue to help us design better studies and expand what we learn from these studies to not just whether or not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60237

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

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… educational opportunities for thousands of children and their families. Drs. Patricia Reeves and Jianping Shen were … LINC UP , will create a complete continuum of cradle-to-career solutions for both educational programs and family and … programs in the country to do so. “The work will build on what we have done through the HIL Project/SEED Grant and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… Erin Flynn on Laila Stein has a number of opportunities on the horizon after earning bachelor's degrees in aviation … horizon. But it's likely just a layover to one of the many career destinations her experiences at Western Michigan … world around me wherever I can," Stein says. "I didn't know what I wanted to do. I applied to one as a criminal justice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Two OLLI at WMU members discuss the new programs revealed at last year's January Thaw. … find out about these upcoming activities, those interested are invited to attend OLLI at WMU's annual January Thaw from … on varying dates at WMU and other local sites. Among the 54 courses being offered during the new session are: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416