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Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning

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… which requires students to complete 15 hours of community service with an organization in southwest … from the elementary students she worked with in the after-school program at Kalamazoo's Lincoln International Studies School. She coordinated snacks and recreation as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333

Walker Institute to kick off community forums with Michael Moore talk

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… Walker Institute to kick off community forums with Michael Moore talk Submitted by … sponsored by WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, in collaboration with the Lee Honors College, School of Communication and other entities at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31123

New bachelor's degree with high-tech music spin offered

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… New bachelor's degree with high-tech music spin offered Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The first … production training at a four-year institution or technical school, Biggs says. "It's very exciting to have a technical program like this associated with a school of music that has been so successful in a traditional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15748

Trombone 'competition season' yields positive results

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… University has gotten the trombone competition season off to a rousing start, with students being named as … and international competitions. Freshman Nick Dewyer of Chelsea was named a finalist in both the U.S. Army Band’s … Buczek will compete this June in the finals at the Eastman School of Music against two other finalists from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/14492

WMU faculty ensemble, Merling Trio, joined by guest artists

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… Trio will play at 3 p.m. Nov. 16. KALAMAZOO, Mich.--WMU School of Music faculty ensemble, Merling Trio, will be joined by … Quintet, Op. 81. The trio will begin the program with a set of Brahms' Hungarian Dances, in a newly-discovered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20121

'A Choral Christmas' comes to Kalamazoo

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… in "A Choral Christmas" performances. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six of Western Michigan University's choirs will present a variety of cherished holiday classics in the beloved annual concert, … in the performances. This concert features more of the School of Music's internationally-recognized choral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43805

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

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… Kavalhuna, J.D., following his appointment by the WMU Board of Trustees as WMU's 10th president. Kavalhuna is set to … campus on July 1, 2025, following the June 30 retirement of President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … science from WMU and juris doctorate from Cooley Law School. He and his wife, Courtney, have two children. When …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

35th Western Invitational Jazz Fest features MacArthur grant recipient

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… Hall. The March 14 concert will mark the culmination of the 35th Western Invitational Jazz Festival, which brings more than 300 high school students annually from throughout the Midwest to … round out the daylong event, which is considered one of the premier collegiate festivals in the United States. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22144

Snyder picks William F. Pickard to fill out term as WMU trustee

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… June 22 that he has appointed Dr. William F. Pickard of Bloomfield Hills to serve as a trustee on the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. Pickard, founder and chairman of Global … Ohio State University. He has taught at U-M's Ross Business School and at Wayne State University. For more news, arts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33143

Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western

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… technology department at Kellogg's—a position she was offered after a successful internship with the company. … and connection to professional opportunities was invaluable in helping her land on a potential career path. "It's … program. "I have friends who go to one of the bigger schools in the state, and they have big lecture halls with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741