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… magazine has recognized internationally known director, performer and Western Michigan University music … into its Jazz Education Hall of Fame. Zegree's induction was announced in the magazine's June issue, which hit … "This is a remarkable achievement, and DownBeat's greatest honor. Steve's contribution to our program and the …

… of Dr. Stephen Zegree , in collaboration with Miller Auditorium, will present a celebration of Zegree's life at … will include performances by WMU's vocal jazz ensemble Gold Company; Nat Zegree, Steve's son; … arrangements of  "Route 66"  and "Bridge over Troubled Water." Steve Zegree For 34 years, Zegree taught vocal jazz …

… that is doing early-stage work on a revolutionary approach to treat and restore function to people who have suffered … to their peripheral or central nervous systems. The BRCC award to Axonia Medical is part of $2 million in seed … groundbreaking discoveries on nervous system growth and repair by Dr. Douglas H. Smith at the University of …

… Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood Submitted by Jillian Fraze on While I waited for the doctor’s phone call with my breast cancer … the similarities in our diagnoses, I looked into genetic testing for BRCA1 and 2 . Even though it wasn’t covered by …

… Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … will retire this summer. Before becoming an academic, Atkin was a skilled advertising and marketing executive. She first … setting as a teenager. She began cashiering and worked her way up into store management during her undergraduate years. …

… Holidays' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Gold Company KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s … program, set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 , in Miller Auditorium. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors … and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling (269) 387-2300 or …

… set aside silk, soubresaut instruction and canvas to make room for cotton fabric for at-home mask making. … me just to give to people who need one," says MacKenzie. "I was asked to make some for a few postal workers, too." This … Making masks gave him a chance to dust off a sewing machine that was gifted to him years ago and try his hand at …

… Family Weekend Friday through Sunday, Oct. 11-13 . "Go for Gold" is the 2019 Homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's celebration. Most are open to the public and a number are free or low cost, although … are gathering across campus to welcome alumni home, stage award programs and hold special pregame tailgates  Saturday, …

… and a two-time e valuation, measurement and research alumni was honored as a Notable West Michigan Leader in DEI. Trey Conner, chief operating officer of the Grand Rapids Gold and a physical education graduate, was recognized as … West Michigan's 40 Under 40. Jazz McKinney, executive director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center and a counseling …

… Albert LaVergne will begin in August 2016. WMU Sculptor Albert LaVergne working in Nigeria on "The Gift." … techniques. This is LaVargne’s second Fulbright award to make art in Nigeria. With his first award in 2012, … with farming skills, we were expected to maintain and make repairs on some equipment and tools and in some cases we had …