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Robert 'Bobby' M. Davidson obituary

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… a part-time percussion instructor and retired in 1983 as assistant professor emeritus of music after more than 30 years … of Jazz" in recognition of his service to WMU. A more far-reaching accolade followed in 1991, when the Arts … jazz music and was a member of the renowned U.S. Air Force Show Band. Early in his career, he played in the Fox Davidson …

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

Hockey Broncos conclude successful season

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… season Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on (Photo provided courtesy of WMU Intercollegiate Athletics.) … Mich.—The Western Michigan University hockey team finished third in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference … Award. He helped engineer the nation's best turnaround, going from eight wins in 2015-16 to 22 in 2016-17. Captain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39068

Music grad found voice at Western

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… from that moment, I wouldn't be quiet," he laughs. "Singing is my stress reliever. I put a lot of my emotion into the … male vocal range. "She quickly took me under her wing and showed me what my voice can do," he says. "She took a whole … took the time to sit with me and say, 'This is how we're going to do this. Let's see if this works for you.' They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72011

Bronconess wine brand partners with St. Julian, expands philanthropic impact

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… leaders Sylvan Benton, left, and Tyler Earnst, right, display some of the brand's wines. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Break out … a philanthropic enterprise model with 100% of profits going to student scholarships. The student team behind the … the  Bronconess website . The name of the wine derives from how students working on the project envision the identity of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62248

Kalamazoo City Commission candidate forum set

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… Kalamazoo City Commission candidate forum set Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Fetzer Center KALAMAZOO—A city commission candidate forum later this month at Western Michigan … University will bring issues facing the city of Kalamazoo to the forefront. The forum, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10558

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since his very first tour of Western Michigan University,  Jacob … advocates for University funding accordingly. “We decide how to best utilize student money received through the SAF … those programs,” says Roberts. “Each design and program are going to come with its own challenges, and that’s something …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386

New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… and offerings will be open that day—including Buster’s Bookstore, the Office of Student Engagement, the Office for the … the grand opening in late August. “The Student Center team is very excited about our July 31 soft opening,” says Paul … soft opening before the semester begins allows us to gauge how the building is working.  It’s like 'pre-season,' and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219

Sky Broncos precision flight team again qualifies for national competition

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… Sky Broncos precision flight team again qualifies for national competition … and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) held Oct. 15 to 22 in Kent, Ohio. Capturing first place in ground events … competition. “I am proud of this team. I am impressed with how much they accomplished given their level of experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66082

'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena

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… Deanne Puca on Performance at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Department of Theatre is collaborating with the Black Arts and Cultural Center's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185

Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job

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… University alumnus Robert Repke had initially directed his career aspirations toward a musical field. “I was … where he will experience four positions in two years. So far, he has conducted data analysis for natural gas systems … and operations planning that helps forecast and regular how much natural gas is in Michigan, and was a project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58019