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Using music as a vessel for social justice

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… Erin Flynn on Daniel Gayden Smart is the percussive pursuit of purpose that drums the beat for others to march to. It's … form, but it wasn’t until he took a mandatory class in high school that he saw it as an actual career path. Today, … Hall and his other professors, Gayden says he’s learned valuable lessons about making the transition from a student to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039

Communication professor selected for prestigious TV academy fellowship

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… Communication professor selected for prestigious TV academy fellowship … is found throughout her academic department. "WMU's School of Communication faculty are demonstrating … serves as director of undergraduate programs for the School of Communication. She is an award-winning documentary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43439

Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action

W Magazine

… my dreams by giving me well-rounded training in all aspects of musical theatre, as well as making sure I am prepared for … work. The Challenges Nationwide, the number of public high school graduates is on the decline. It's even worse in Michigan, where high school graduate rates are expected to slide 14% through the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294

Bronco mascot rider nets her own equestrian 'triumph'

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… football team into Waldo Stadium aboard Triumph A member of the WMU Equestrian Team , Stewart was high-point rider in IHSA regional competition this school year against riders from 15 Michigan and Ontario schools in Region 4 of IHSA's Zone 6. With that placement in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46349

Nutrition and dietetics program celebrates Michigan's new licensure law

College of Education and Human Development

… nutrition and dietetics program is celebrating the passing of new law ( House Bill 4608 ) which requires individuals to … before practicing medical nutrition therapy in the State of Michigan. This new licensure will legally recognize … a RDN is more education and takes a longer time in school, but the licensure recognizes our work, allows our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75523

WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Soga Japan Center and Kalamazoo College are partnering to offer this event in-person for the first time.  “The main … about Japanese language and culture while having fun out of classroom," says Michiko Yoshimoto, Japan program manager … opportunities at WMU; providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/japanlanguage

WMU blood drive competition is March 23

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… competition with Central Michigan University to see which school can collect the most pints of blood. The CMU portion of the challenge will run March 29. All members of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38879

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… Ross and Joshua Naranjo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A total of 48 people will be inducted into the 25 Year Club during a … services. Susan L. Caulfield , professor, School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs. Rebecca S. Cook … Susan Uchimura , resident artist and staff accompanist, School of Music. Donald  VanderRoest , carpenter (retired), …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28357

Faculty, student ensemble to perform Wednesday night concert

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Winds, an ensemble comprised of faculty and graduate students from the brass, wind, and percussion studios in Western Michigan University's School of Music will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27955

Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need

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… sciences degree puts him one step closer to his dream of becoming a doctor and delivering a critical service to … year completing medical research before applying to medical schools and ultimately becoming a physician. His goal is to … country, Calderón was enrolled in Grand Rapids Union High School's Newcomers Program for non-English speakers—a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67871