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Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award
Jazz Studies
… Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award Submitted by Brandi Engel on Duane Davis, second from left, accepts the 2024 Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74753
Three to be inducted into WMU's Aviation Hall of Honor
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… fields will be honored by Western Michigan University this month when they are inducted into the College of Aviation … Mississippi as the youngest of 11 children, Adams rose from humble beginnings to earn a degree from Alcorn State … to WMU, Schiffer learned to fly a Stearman on the family farm in Michigan, served in the U.S. Army during World War …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/733
Lonnie E. Duncan obituary
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… member at WMU since 2000, Duncan was licensed as a psychologist in Michigan and, in addition to teaching, worked as a psychological supervisor for professionals in the community. He was nationally … out in particular for his work in recruiting students from historically black colleges and universities to WMU's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12507
Cooley named interim education dean, search launched
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… Development for the next year, while a national search is launched to find a new dean. Cooley's appointment, made pending approval of the WMU Board of Trustees, is effective Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. He will guide the … investigator on nearly $9 million dollars in grants from the Wallace Foundation and the United States Department …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/89
String students collaborate with international jazz performers
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… the opportunity to interact with prominent jazz musicians, is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the Dalton Center … Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of … $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium at millerauditorium.com/som or by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4501
Jazz students reunite after 20 years for concert
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… Jan. 31 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The concert is part of the School of Music’s Distinguished Alumni … Series, and the quartet will perform original compositions from their acclaimed 1996 self-titled album. The Groov'tet … ago four enthusiastic jazz studies students— John Wojciechowski , Xavier Davis , Matt Hughes and Keith Hall —formed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4188
Trustees to consider lease for brewpub in new student center at Thursday meeting
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… livestream . Portage Brewing Co. , known as Latitude 42, is seeking approval to lease and operate the brewpub in the … wine. Portage Brewing also plans to offer opportunities to showcase the work of students in Western’s sustainable … hospitality program. Also on the agenda is a presentation from Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66109
Educational leadership alum receives Lifetime Achievement Award for work in career and technical education
College of Education and Human Development
… for work in career and technical education Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Brian Pyles, center, and Lucas Schrauben, … alumnus has earned lifetime achievement honors for his work in career and technical education (CTE). Dr. Brian Pyles , M.A.'95, Ph.D.'07, from the College of Education and Human Development's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75574
Association plans public event at Asylum Lake Preserve
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… on Asylum Lake Preserve KALAMAZOO—The birds, plants and history of Kalamazoo's Asylum Lake Preserve will be showcased this month during an event dubbed A Day of … The event is open to the public and will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18 , at the preserve's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7158
Innovation center chief to speak at May Keystone breakfast lecture
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… regional development in the life sciences will share his views on cultivating innovation when he speaks later this month as part of the Keystone Community Bank Breakfast … parking lot. DeWit earned a doctoral degree in toxicology from the University of Michigan and a bachelor of science …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/554