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Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… non-intrusive media production practices are at the heart of Mukhongo’s curriculum, promoting respect and mutually … between filmmakers and communities. A recipient of a WMU experience-driven learning grant along with Wendy … says Mukhongo, an associate professor in the School of Communication. “My approach has been thinking how …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist

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… and composer Kari Johnson will perform as part of the Western Michigan University School of Music's New Sounds Festival at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22513

First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook

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… and operations graduate PLAINFIELD, Ill.—In a time of rushes on toilet paper and concerned shoppers hoarding … fell in love with campus, and it just felt like the right school for me. I wanted an out-of-state experience, while … with very few resources and not much education after middle school, my graduation from WMU is something extraordinary to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302

Robert 'Bobby' M. Davidson obituary

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… University faculty member known locally as the "godfather of jazz," died June 3 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 93. Davidson, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1952 as a part-time … in Switzerland, and the same year, the University's music school honored Davidson as the "Godfather of Jazz" in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/774

Cameron W. Lambe obituary

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… Aug. 11 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 87. A professor emeritus of education and professional development, Lambe came to WMU … Before coming to WMU, he taught elementary and high school in Detroit from 1952 to 1956 and was assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1266

Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents

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… Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents Submitted by Anonymous … with bachelor's degrees as well as those without high school diplomas. "Our students may be non-traditional but … two students have taken the GED test. One obtained high school equivalency while the other student has to retake the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271

Meeting set for WMU softball walk-on tryouts

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… Meeting set for WMU softball walk-on tryouts Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students planning to try out for the softball team must attend the Sept. 4 meeting. KALAMAZOO, … mandatory meeting regarding walk-on tryouts for the 2014-15 school year at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 , on the third floor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18344

Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are

W Magazine

… Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are … outpatient. Therapists also work with corporations and schools on wellness initiatives for their staff and … to find a new purpose. She found that at Western's School of Social Work where instructors encouraged her to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66667

WMU pilots 'Go West' to compete in decades-old women's air race

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… Elizabeth Howerton and Sara Karsten KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A pair of Western Michigan University women aviation students … a flight instructor. She is a 2009 graduate of McHenry High School. Team pilot Karsten earned a bachelor's degree in … at the college. Karsten is a 2005 graduate of Onaway High School. Air Race Classic The Air Race Classic, part of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16438

Music students invited to perform at Carnegie Hall

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—At the invitation of Manhattan Concert Productions, five Western Michigan University School of Music students have been selected to present the … lives in Kalamazoo and is the concerts assistant in WMU's School of Music. Vallejo Maria Vallejo Flutist Maria Eugenia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12663