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In Tempo, fall 2024

W Magazine

… May, blends multiple genres and expands the traditional use of the cello. Hamilton, MM ‘18, a cellist and vocalist, … Symphony Orchestra for nearly a decade and being a member of the longtime Kalamazoo R&B, hip-hop and soul ensemble … musical performance featuring local elementary through high school youth. ■ …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-tempo

Faucet attachment cuts down on grease and the competition at Bronco Pitch

Haworth College of Business

… Griffith on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Minimizing time in front of the kitchen sink while leaving dishes sparkling clean is … for a chance to compete and receive prize money and valuable feedback from judges on how to further develop their ideas. This year, teams of local high school students also pitched their ideas for the fourth year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67954

'A Choral Christmas' comes to Kalamazoo

News

… 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

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

Summer writing programs offered to teachers and kids

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… Summer writing programs offered to teachers and kids Submitted by Anonymous (not … programs, along with thousands who have been part of its in-school professional development seminars. This year, Third … though grade 12. The program helps teachers and their schools better understand the Common Core and successfully …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/358

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

WMU debuts new product design and innovation major

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… by Deanne Puca on Product design and innovation major to be offered in fall 2017 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will offer a new undergraduate program next fall that combines … upon the nationally ranked programs within the Gwen Frostic School of Art, the College of Engineering and Applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35836

Flags lowered Wednesday for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart

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… on Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on all campuses of Western Michigan University and throughout Michigan will … Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. After completing high school at Bay City Central, Cathcart enlisted in the Army …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20375

Georgetown prof gives different take on voting in Ethics Center talk

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… Georgetown prof gives different take on voting in Ethics Center talk … OK to stay home on election day. That's the opinion of a Georgetown University professor, who will visit the … and Public Policy in the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Brennan's research focuses on democratic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34943

Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall

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… on July 13, 2013, by satellite shows a dust storm blowing off the coast of Africa. (Image courtesy: NASA Earth Observatory) … Zhu , associate professor in Western Michigan University's  School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/researchers-discover-role-saharan-dust-plays-hurricane-rainfall