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Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity commemorates 50 years at WMU

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Epsilon Xi chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. fraternity is celebrating its … featuring Dennis W. Archer, play depicting experiences of black students on campus leading up to and following the founding of the Epsilon Xi chapter and a founders’ banquet are among …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1826

WMU graduate students author infant foster care grant

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… authored last spring by eight WMU graduate students as part of a program evaluation course taught by Dr. Rick Grinnell , professor of social work. The students who wrote the grant proposal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1512

University Theatre announces 2013-14 season

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… Sept. 26 through Oct. 6 D. Terry Williams directs the story of four cynical real estate agents who create a world where lying and cheating become the triumph of 21st century selling tactics. With cutthroat competition … on the line, they stop at nothing to seal the deal. Noises Off Oct. 10-20 This farcical comedy features a zealous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6327

Alumnus to lead WMU recruitment, enrollment management efforts

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… vice chancellor for enrollment management at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, has been named Western Michigan … Tremblay, an alumnus who began his career working in WMU's Office of Admissions, is returning to his alma mater following more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5734

Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum

W Magazine

… money and learning how to stick to a budget are just a few of the skills that everyone needs to be financially … will be required to take a personal finance course as part of their graduation requirement, making Michigan the 21st … state to require financial literacy courses. The importance of this type of education is evident in those who struggle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053

President Dunn heads to Malaysia to celebrate 25-year partnership

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… to Malaysia this month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a partnership with a private college that brought hundreds of students to WMU and changed the face of international education. He will also sign several …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/763

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Hicks (left) enjoys an alumni award event in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences with other students. … engineering student Colton Hicks is figuring out the type of engineer he hopes to become—broadening his own skillset through the expertise of others and approaching projects with an open mind. “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling

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… project for Newell Brands, determining the best placement of recycling centers to reduce waste. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … analysis research project is garbage. And he's proud of it.  The psychology graduate student immersed himself in … Brand Manager Catie Cartee believes to be among the first of its kind, could give the company a leg up in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52646

Award-winning musicians team up for free concert at WMU

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… Irving Shain Woodwind-Piano Competition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since their debut performance, they … numerous recitals together. Breisach holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Master of Music and Bachelor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37418

Exhibit features paintings by West Michigan artists

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… at the Richmond Center for Visual Arts on the campus of Western Michigan University. The Richmond Center's … All Richmond Center exhibits are open to the public free of charge during normal gallery hours, and free parking is … 10-12 years, in which Johnson has experimented with the use of landscape in abstract paintings that explore color and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/355