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Metropolitan Opera star Samuel Ramey visits WMU

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… Opera star Samuel Ramey will perform with the Western Michigan University Symphony Orchestra and Collegiate Singers in a free, public concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 , … than three decades, Ramey has reigned as one of the music world's foremost interpreters of bass and bass-baritone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/94

Gold Company qualifies to perform at prestigious fall festival

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… Mich.— Gold Company , Western Michigan University's internationally regarded and award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, won its division at the prestigious Next Generation Jazz Festival March 9-11 in … annual festival. It is produced in conjunction with the world-famous 61st annual Monterey Jazz Festival, with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46008

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in their work. Allison Downey , associate professor in the … that will set them apart." Another former student noted how thoroughly Downey read and responded to the stories …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Willow Martin: Finding your balance

Haworth College of Business

… Willow Martin: Finding your balance Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Willow Martin, human resource management major For the past four years, Willow Martin has flown to Florida and … with creating a structure and communicating with us. I like how she is descriptive, but still straight to the point, so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744

Events slated for Native American Heritage Month

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… , and four events at Western Michigan University are being held to celebrate the month. All of the presentations are free and open to the … Nov. 7) The Division of Multicultural Affairs will be showing the film, "A Kind Hearted Woman," from 6 to 8 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041

Former development official to discuss climate change's economic impact

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A former director general of independent evaluation at the Asian Development Bank will return to campus Wednesday, … natural disasters as well as their impact on the developing world. Participating on the panel will be Drs. Paul Clements …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42967

University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15

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… Make a Difference Award. The recipients for 2014-15 are Kevin Knutson , Caroline M. Ray , Terri L. Riemland and Michiko … advice, and be your biggest supporter and cheerleader." Many nominators also cited Knutson as an expert in his field … confessed that there is no way to list every example of how Riemland goes above and beyond the call of duty. "Terri …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27159

Western's College of Aviation honors alumni, supporters with annual awards

College of Aviation

… honors alumni, supporters with annual awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Aviators know the benefit of tailwinds, helping to guide the plane forward toward its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69791

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Sept. 26

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Sept. 26 Submitted by Paula M. … Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Sept. 26 , in the WMU Student Center ballroom to consider several items, …

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All WMU campuses close early Thursday, Dec. 22, due to impending severe weather

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… All WMU campuses close early Thursday, Dec. 22, due to impending severe weather Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except … power outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70244