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Prominent Japanese author visits campus

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Ito KALAMAZOO--One of the foremost authors of contemporary Japan is coming to the area … Religion and Dr. Jeffrey Angles, WMU associate professor of foreign languages. Later that day, Ito will conduct a … of her 2009 book, "Killing Kanoko," will be available for purchase. Ito has more than a dozen collections of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/146

Guitarist turned aviation activist to address WMU students

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… Sept. 13. KALAMAZOO—Ravi, an accomplished pilot and former guitarist for the 1990s band Hanson, will present a guest lecture for Western Michigan University students from 4 to 5:30 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1509

School of Music centennial festival finale features three ensembles

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… from the University and members of the community—will perform Richard Danielpour's monumental work "An American … in all wars. It is a deeply moving piece which is scored for large orchestra, chorus and three vocal soloists. The … wars. The composer is expected to be in the audience for the performance. For more information about the concert, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9988

Bioethics expert to speak as part of Medical Humanities Conference

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… of Wisconsin. Dr. Arthur Derse , director of the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities and director for medical and legal affairs at the Medical College of … College of Emergency Physicians" and the "Practical Ethics for Students, Interns and Residents, Third Edition," will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9485

Panel discussion focuses on cultural humility

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… and Inclusion in collaboration with the Haenicke Institute for Global Education and the Office of Precollege … UP, or Michigan’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, at WMU provides support and … from many cultural backgrounds. The series provides a forum to engage in and discuss critically many pertinent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50120

WMU climate change working group awards mini-grants to faculty, students

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… collaboration with the Western Michigan University’s Office for Sustainability, the WMU Climate Change Working Group … student and community volunteers dedicated to working for the urgent action needed to adapt to and mitigate global … climate change policy and management, beginning Fall 2020. For more information or to get involved, contact Dr. Denise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58859

Annual Bronco Bash event set

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… Aug. 28. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The early registration deadline for booth space at this year’s Bronco Bash at Western … and processed pending available booth space. The deadline for late application is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 . The 38th … organizations participate in Bronco Bash by providing information, involvement opportunities and promotional items …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47531

Innovation, research at Western recognized at Spring Convocation 2023

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… sciences to diversity and inclusion. I am looking forward to celebrating the success of our distinguished … faculty members,” says Dr. Rezmi Seker , vice president for research and innovation. The event, which is fully … religion and an affiliate scholar with the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. A virtual Faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71371

Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during spring 2023 commencement ceremonies April 29

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… ceremonies April 29 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Ready for success Several outstanding graduates have thrived at … at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at Miller Auditorium. Former Congressman Fred Upton will receive an honorary … after serving 36 years in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 6th District, which included the areas of Kalamazoo, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71244

Endowed scholarship honors health and physical education chair's legacy

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… in Western Michigan University’s Department of Human Performance and Health Education. The  Dr. Roger and Elizabeth … the life of Roger, an exercise physiology professor and former chair ('79-'94) of the Department of Health, Physical … Education and Recreation (now Department of Human Performance and Health Education) who died in 2018. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73026