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Western and Wisconsin brass quintets to collaborate on concert

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… (not verified) on Western Brass Quintet KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Brass Quintet will join the Wisconsin Brass … the Wisconsin Brass Quintet to perform at WMU. The groups are two of the longest running and most progressive faculty brass quintets in the United States. The concert will feature works for double quintet by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27107

Classic air race with WMU aviators to travel through Kalamazoo

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… Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Sara Karsten and Katherine Vena KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Two Western Michigan University women aviators will join more than 50 other teams of women pilots June 22-25 for the 2015 Air … all-woman, cross-country event." Since many types of planes are used to compete in the race, each plane is given a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24905

Southern Utah University scholar to address need for liberal arts education

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… Southern Utah University scholar to address need for liberal … Utah University will address not only the importance of a liberal arts education, but also the moral obligation … a prevailing attitude that the only pursuits of any value are those that make money in the short term, with that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38613

WMU jazz studies students rack up five DownBeat Awards

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU won a total of five awards this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University jazz studies students continue their streak of winning multiple awards in DownBeat's annual … over the past several years places the University squarely among the top five award-winning programs in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32222

WMU staff member among graduates honored by U.S. presidents

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… George Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair . The two former presidents and prime minister are appearing together at the graduation of the 61 members … previously whites-only Little Rock Central High School in 1957 after segregation in education was declared …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33510

Help session scheduled on new Library Search engine

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… (not verified) on Attend a drop-in session to learn about the new Library Search. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … or physical-hard copy formats. WMU students and employees are encouraged to attend a drop-in session to learn more … to Michele Behr in the education library at (269) 387-5611. For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26772

Inaugural 'Lavender Graduation' planned

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Nominations due by April 5 for Lavender Graduation KALAMAZOO—A Lavender Graduation … will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25 , in the Fetzer Center's banquet hall to acknowledge the … friends of the graduates as well as of the award winners are encouraged to attend the event. Graduates who wish to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6007

Anita Hill to kick off new 'Raise Your Voice' speaker series

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… (Photo credit: Jack White) KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Anita Hill , the woman who captivated the nation with her testimony of … harassment directed at then-U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, will launch a new speaker series at Western … "Anita: Speaking Truth to Power," will be shown at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 , at the downtown theatre …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21125

WMU business college once again secures gold standard in accreditation

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of Business received a renewal of its accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business … a chance on a school that may or may not provide you with what you need to succeed. You need a job after you graduate. … will be useful in the workplace. AACSB-accredited schools are considered the best in the world. Be sure you only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74692

Group presents its tobacco-free campus recommendation

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A committee formed to study the possibility of turning Western Michigan University into … smoke-free policy, which prohibits smoking in or within 25 feet of all campus buildings. Make free select cessation … to a tobacco-free campus and campus tobacco users are generally uninterested in cessation assistance from WMU. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8240