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Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies

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… professor, internationally known composer dies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Curtis Curtis-Smith KALAMAZOO, … He retired 43 years later in 2011 but remained involved with the WMU School of Music as an instructor and Composer … Collect in Washington, D.C., as well as performances with the Indianapolis, Seattle, Spokane and Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619

WMU celebrates opening of Business Technology and Research Park North, Ascension Borgess Cancer Center

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… WMU celebrates opening of Business Technology and Research Park North, Ascension Borgess Cancer Center … the formal launch of BTR Park North in a joint ceremony with officials from Ascension Borgess Cancer Center and … the cancer center is the first organization to locate within the park. "The Kalamazoo area has a long history in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65768

New virtual WMU parking permit system, parking hours coming fall semester

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… system, parking hours coming fall semester Submitted by Deanne Puca on Vehicles can be registered at any time … system in place to obtain their permits at a later date, with details to come. Under the new system, students … according to its designated parking rights. When parking with a virtual permit, the vehicle should be parked with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60508

Western Herald editor wins prestigious national journalism fellowship

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… prestigious national journalism fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kedziorek KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … sixth year. It is designed to match the journalism fellows with seasoned mentors while they conduct research and … March 16-18. The trip will include Capitol Hill meetings with elected officials and staff members as well as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45225

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival … traditional cuisines prepared by international students with assistance from WMU Dining Services. Members of the … that it's impossible to represent Dominican life without dance. So, the Dominican Student Organization's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294

Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… win industry scholarships Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Aidan Paciorek KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four Western Michigan … opportunity to take on a leadership role and collaborate with a team of students has pushed me to grow both … This summer, Evan is working as a merchandising intern with Meijer and will be studying abroad in August on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742

Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center

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… center Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lon Pschigoda, general manager of the WMU Pilot Plants, and doctoral candidate Jason … of their compostability testing facility. Wang fills pots with soil to test compostability in his lab's greenhouse. … of the lab. "If these types of materials go into a landfill without oxygen, the process is anaerobic, which creates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373

Trustees approve plan simplifying WMU's tuition pricing model

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… Trustees approve plan simplifying WMU's tuition pricing model Submitted by … trustees. Under the new structure, which goes into effect with the fall 2021 semester, the value and affordability of … based on residency status and class-level classification. With the updated approach to pricing approved by trustees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64027

Alfred Balkin obituary

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… Alfred Balkin obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Alfred Balkin Dr. Alfred … piano and several music education courses. He affiliated with the College of Education in 1975 after two departments … many of his creative works mixed life lessons for children with songs containing jazz, pop and show music. His songs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774

Kalamazoo, campus communities getting ready for prom night

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… communities getting ready for prom night Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The 26th annual Senior Prom is … nostalgic evening that brings area senior citizens together with WMU students and employees for a night of Big Band … and area residents to share an evening of fun and reminisce with current students. The theme for 2014 is The Roaring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14265