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WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… 97 plan to travel during the spring semester with their professors. This milestone marks a growing trend at The … partly due to a dramatic increase in faculty-led program offerings, many of which will be on display at the 2025 … opportunities at WMU; providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadgrowth
Guest artist offers unique and rarely performed works
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… Guest artist offers unique and rarely performed works Submitted by Deanne … Performance makes its Kalamazoo debut with a concert of rarely-performed works for strings, piano and electronics … For more information on the performance or the WMU School of Music, visit wmich.edu/music . For more news, arts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37738
Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… student, he works diligently to take advantage of opportunities to achieve all of his goals in this way. … practical engineering experience began right after high school as an engineering intern at A&B Packing Equipment, … four years designing machinery. “This taught me many valuable lessons, and eventually showed me my true passion for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373
Students to compete for $16,000 Multicultural Leader Scholarships
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… a scholarship and membership in WMU KALAMAZOO—Some 140 high school seniors will compete in the Multicultural Leader … on campus. Only qualifying students from select high schools are invited to compete. During the competition, they … in WMU's Martin Luther King Jr. Academy as well as one of about 50 Multicultural Leader Scholarships, each totaling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13581
Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms
College of Fine Arts
… in place, tuned into the seasons and embraces the art of slowness. Since graduating from Western Michigan … I'm doing something right." To young artists fresh out of school, Kayla offers a perspective that might just surprise … trends, and a deep connection to your craft is the most valuable currency you have. In a disconnected time, her work is …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers
WMU Symphony Orchestra features bassoon and horn soloists
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… soloists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of Dalton Center Recital Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The Western … free and open to the public. The concert will feature WMU School of Music faculty members Wendy Rose, Bassoon, and Lin Foulk, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19875
Randy Brecker joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids showcase
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… in Grand Rapids. This event will be presented to attendees of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans annual … and ArtPrize patrons to visit the annual Frostic School of Art ArtPrize exhibition at WMU's Grand Rapids … original music. Their activities range from performing for school children of all ages to touring and recording with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35442
Documentary to kick off ethics center's spring series
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… Documentary to kick off ethics center's spring series Submitted by Anonymous … Festival in South Haven. The event is co-sponsored by the School of Communication. Upcoming events The dates, … Medical Ethics, Humanities and Law, WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, 7 p.m., Brown and Gold Room, Bernhard …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29640
Annette LaVier obituary
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… Media Services unit. She left in 1990 after nearly 27 years of service to the University. During her tenure, LaVier was able to get to know many of the libraries' student employees as well as to talk to … was a Kalamazoo native who graduated from WMU's State High School in 1955 and attended college at the University for a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39649
Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges
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… Karen Blaisure KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Support and education for professionals who work with young people in programs outside … and community development. Students seeking roles in afterschool, community service and youth activism programs; … "The internships and community partnerships are invaluable. Interning in the out-of-school time sector offers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714