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Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award
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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Robert Felkel , professor of Spanish, and Yumi Takahashi-Ede , study abroad … and a full professor in 1990. He previously had taught high school Spanish in Massachusetts. Felkel earned his … Felkel has developed and presented workshops for secondary school students. The work has included conducting visiting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42799
Virginia (Robinson) Sorenson obituary
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… (Robinson) Sorenson , an emerita teacher in education and professional development at Western Michigan University, died … her time at WMU she taught and served as director of summer schools for teacher training. A lifelong educator, she began her career teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. Her career prior to coming to the University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39378
Morvin A. Wirtz obituary
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Morvin A. Wirtz , professor emeritus of special education, died Aug. 17 in Naples, Fla. He was … the next six years serving as superintendent of the Special School District in St. Louis County, Mo., before joining the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1306
Anthropologist appointed to Freedom Trail commission
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… verified) on Nassaney KALAMAZOO—Dr. Michael Nassaney, a professor of anthropology at Western Michigan University, was one of … Nassaney Nassaney has directed WMU's archaeological field school since 1994 and is principal investigator for the Fort …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7174
University Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Classical era
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… Orchestra and conductor Bruce Uchimura Under the direction of conductor Bruce Uchimura , the University Symphony … van Beethoven. For more information on this or other WMU School of Music events, visit wmich.edu/music/events . For more WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38528
Award-winning musicians team up for free concert at WMU
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… Irving Shain Woodwind-Piano Competition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since their debut performance, they … numerous recitals together. Breisach holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, … Concerto Competition at UW-Madison.. Learn more about WMU School of Music performances at wmich.edu/music . For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37418
Fisk Jubilee Singers share traditional spirituals
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… at the door and through the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office at millerauditorium.com/som , (269) 387-2300 or (800) … States and entertaining royalty overseas. Later iterations of the group appeared on Nashville's Grand Ole Opry radio … Live and Interactive concert series presented by the WMU School of Music under the auspices of the Bullock Music …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/126
Award-winning authors offer on-campus reading
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… Award-winning authors offer on-campus reading Submitted by Anonymous (not … Poetry and Prose will be featured in the next installment of the Frostic Reading Series at WMU. Kevin Fenton and … a juris doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. Griffiths Griffiths is the author of "Mule & Pear" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/102
Date, time set for annual César Chávez march
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… to the Western Michigan University campus. Hundreds of area high school and college students will gather with members of the … will include a welcome by the Kalamazoo Central High School Bilingual Students Club, which is now the main …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22759
Biggest Loser star Mike Danley discusses lifestyle changes
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… on Danley KALAMAZOO--Coach Mike Danley, a graduate of Western Michigan University who lost 96 pounds since … 12," is returning to his alma mater to share his message of motivation, health and wellness. Danley, a former Bronco … is an assistant football coach at R. Nelson Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Ind., one of the more successful …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/338