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Bush, Obare named arts and sciences interim associate deans
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… the college by Dr. Keith Hearit , interim dean. Bush, who is chair and professor in the Department of English, will oversee a portfolio that includes student and … professor and associate chair in the Department of Chemistry, will oversee the college's efforts in global …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21733
WMU closed Monday, Feb. 2, due to severe weather
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… severe weather Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is closed Monday, Feb. 2. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for … For information on the status of regional locations, visit the Extended University Programs Web page . This … 8 a.m. to midnight , Feb 2 . All offices are closed. Biggby Coffee is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dining services …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21468
WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim
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… most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines—has announced Western Michigan University as the … through its Seita Scholars Program . "Phi Kappa Phi is proud to recognize Western Michigan University for its … have dreamed a college degree was within reach." Established in 2008 as a signature initiative of WMU, the Seita …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092
Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A young faculty member who already is becoming known internationally in the field of literacy … an emerging scholar during a campuswide awards ceremony this month. Dr. Maria Selena O. Protacio , associate professor … of four other sets of annual campuswide awards: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803
Bronco Marching Band to play at Lions game halftime Thursday
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… Marching Band will make a late-semester trip to Detroit this week to entertain more than 70,000 fans during halftime … The highly regarded WMU band was invited by the Lions administration to play at the nationally televised NFL matchup at Ford Field Thursday, Dec. 3 . After a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28876
Criminologist tapped for his expertise on video games and violence
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… Criminologist tapped for his expertise on video games and violence Submitted by Anonymous (not … media nationwide on the question of whether such violence is linked to teen video game use. The answer to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45673
Aviation museum president and CEO set for Keystone Series talk
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… executive officer of the Kalamazoo Air Zoo will share his insights on building customer satisfaction and brand recognition for the museum as Western … 2013-14 Keystone Community Bank Breakfast Speaker Series this month. Troy Thrash will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28 , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13454
Japanese musician to perform on campus during second U.S. tour
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… performs traditional and modern Japanese music on the shamisen. KALAMAZOO Mich.—On his second U.S. tour, Sato Michiyoshi will perform a unique blend of traditional and modern styles on the "shamisen," a Japanese three-stringed banjo, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45560
WMU first university to perform dance masterpieces
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… University dance students. "Lilac Garden" by Antony Tudor is one of the pieces that will be featured in the 20th anniversary program. In its 80-year history, this ballet has only been performed by professional companies. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37200
Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition
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… magazine's 41st annual Student Music Awards. In what is regarded as the most comprehensive competition for … WMU students earned two awards, placing among the top 10 finishers in the international music competition. No other … Tom Knific , WMU professor of music. "Our institutional historic total is nearly 170. We're especially proud of this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47375