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Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU

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… and learn from world-class faculty. Dr. Christopher Biggs , associate professor of music composition and … instruments and faculty who are very well versed," says Biggs, who adds that performers receive little to no training … Hennessey) The SPLICE Institute, which just wrapped up its fifth year on the WMU campus, is a weeklong, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54151

Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… Thannhauser Thannhauser joined WMU in 1984 as a laboratory supervisor for mechanical engineering. He has worked at that … in many areas, whether fixing a bug in a computer, designing and building new devices, writing computer programs … staff and faculty. He has also saved the University significant expenses by coming up with effective low-cost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48801

WMU and Greenleaf Trust celebrate 2021 scholars

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… industry. Today, the Greenleaf Trust Scholarship has supported 83 Haworth College of Business students with  more … WMU Haworth recently celebrated their 2021 scholars—a group of 13 students with majors in accounting, finance and … process, and some get offers for full-time positions upon earning their degree. The firm currently employs nine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66096

Time to review winter weather policies, issues

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… can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44064

WMU honors alumnus, Medal of Honor recipient at Bronco football game

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… everyone (who was) involved in it. I hope that I can live up to what this medal represents." Learn more about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43734

Broncos reap millions in media exposure from championship season

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… a media exposure value of nearly $69 million . The biggest value was the Goodyear Cotton Bowl with a price tag of … exposure. In addition, WMU football brand awareness is up to 68 percent in West Michigan. "The 2016 Bronco football … bowl game made for a truly special season that did deliver significant recognition to Kalamazoo and Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41430

Longtime tennis coach inducted into MAC Hall of Fame

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… at 33-0 during that span. WMU finished first or runner-up in the MAC in 24 of 33 seasons, had a 30-year streak of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40347

Partnership will lead to WMU engineering degrees for Aquinas students

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… President John M. Dunn and Aquinas President Juan Olivarez signed the agreement May 3. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Beginning this … winner is the workforce, as our two institutions team-up to produce graduates who have the skills and experience … an entrepreneurial engineering focus in which engineering design, creativity and innovation are emphasized. Students in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39787

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… Lexus Lawlor, Joshua VanSlambrouck and Will Roosien, the group of undergraduates leading the Seed urban gardening … forums, garden sponsorship opportunities and logistical support, Seed embodies a vision that materializes in the … with farmers markets is you need to have a constant supply,” says Hempel. “If you're just one small garden, you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020

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… across the Western Michigan University campus are stepping up their efforts to implement the University's updated strategic plan. Called The Gold Standard 2020, the … by category are: Learner Success —Ensure a distinctive and supportive learning experience that fosters success. Academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34750