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Evening concert features music inspired by whale songs

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… parts: the first two movements, five variations named after geologic time periods, and the last movement. Also on … orchestral and chamber musician in the Chicago area. She was the principal cellist of the Kalamazoo Symphony and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43617

U.S. News, others laud WMU for academics, diversity and sustainability

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… that focuses on diversity in higher education. The award that recognizes U.S. colleges and universities "that … of another major ranking. In August, the policy magazine Washington Monthly ranked WMU No. 64 on its list of top … encouraging students to give back to the nation through service, and promoting social mobility by recruiting and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34886

Generous gift expands University art collection

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… art collection Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking between rows of paintings and sketches sprawled out … of his house and never expected to see it again. However, after Darling died unexpectedly, he needed to find a new … to be staying blocks from the home where the collection was located. "The work is incredible," says Lācis, who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63282

Longtime faculty member, civic leader Charles Warfield dies at 77

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… Longtime faculty member, civic leader Charles Warfield dies at 77 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … year. The chapter's annual Dr. Charles C. Warfield Youth Service Award is named for him. Charles Warfield A Kalamazoo … A celebration of Warfield's life is scheduled for the late afternoon and evening of Friday, June 17 , in WMU's Miller …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32759

First Health Career Connections cohort to be celebrated

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… June 30 , during a by-invitation luncheon. Earlie M. Washington , dean of the College of Health and Human Services, will host the event for the 12 students and their … is hoped that the students will return to their home areas after graduation to improve the diversity, quality and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40737

Western Army ROTC cadet top in state, ranked 8th nationally

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… in Western's ROTC program. This year, as a senior, she was  named the recipient of the 2022 Army Officer’s Saber … Michigan University Army ROTC cadet Grace VanArendonk was selected as the top cadet in the state of Michigan—a … of serving in health care seemed like a natural choice.” After speaking with a U.S. Army recruiter, she was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67835

National honor organization honors WMU chapter advisor

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… professional member-at-large on the national council. He was also honored as WMU's Registered Student Organization … the ALD chapter won the prestigious Order of the Torch award in 2015, two Maintaining the Flame awards in 2014 and … and social media activity highlights the many events and service projects that take place annually, such as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30927

Leadership experts to speak at third annual student conference

Haworth College of Business

… in speakers from across the country, from all different walks of life, to engage our students and inspire them to … than 12 years of corporate experience as well as community service experience in the city of Detroit. Ryan Preisner …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30172

U.C.-Davis prof to focus on economic impact of immigration in Sichel talk

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… to the public. A light lunch reception will be available after the lecture. Giovanni Peri In addition to being chair … fund his research from the MacArthur Foundation, the Volkswagen Foundation, the World Bank, the National Science … been featured in the Economist, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, as well as other newspapers. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39251

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of … an exception?'" But her answer remained a vehement no—even after Street's father pleaded with her. "We had tears in our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261