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Educational leadership alum named Caribbean Community Superintendent

College of Education and Human Development

… named Caribbean Community Superintendent Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Andrew Rynberg KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western … U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), it is the umbrella organization that unites efforts to provide … the education programs for dependents who would otherwise not have access to a high-quality public education. They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74258

Sport management students learn from and interact with the WMU Esports Arena

College of Education and Human Development

… and interact with the WMU Esports Arena Submitted by Chris Hybels on Watch sport management students visit the WMU Esports Arena. A sport management student plays … and potential future jobs that students might have firsthand,” explains Dr. Collin Cork , assistant professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71160

Soga Japan Center offers free cultural presentations

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… Michiko Yoshimoto, the center's outreach coordinator, is available to provide in-house, hands-on demonstrations to … degree in sociology from Yokohama City University and is pursuing a master's degree in socio-cultural studies of … contact Yoshimoto at @email or (269) 387-5874. Visit wmich.edu/japancenter to learn more about WMU's Soga …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1513

Area families sought to host international teachers and students

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… cultures and introducing American culture to international visitors, consider becoming a host family. Western Michigan University is seeking homestay opportunities for visiting international … family selection. Interested families should contact Barb Curley at findyournest@gmail.com or (269) 217-9094. Contact: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/961

Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month

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… Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—February is Eating Disorders Awareness Month, and the Sindecuse Health Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4682

Keyboard faculty celebrate All-Steinway designation with concert

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… with concert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is the first school in Michigan to receive the All-Steinway … part of a series celebrating the school's centennial, is free and open to the public. The program will feature … as well as the premiere of Composer-in-Residence C. Curtis-Smith's new work for piano, "Nocturne." Lori Sims will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9527

WMU wins men's MAC Academic Achievement Award for highest GPA

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… rank by gender. Only MAC-sponsored sports are used. This is the fifth time in program history, and the first time since the 2012-13 academic year, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42343

MacArthur Genius Fellow brings Cuban jazz to campus

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… drummer and 2011 MacArthur Genius Fellow Dafnis Prieto will bring his sextet to Western Michigan University for a night of … Center Recital Hall. Prieto, a conservatory-trained artist, is also steeped in Afro-Cuban folkloric music, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43301

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… of Western's music theatre performance program. "In this business, you just never know; you can pour your heart … and it's a really powerful thing when you do." The series is centered on a group of lifelong friends in Serenity, a … a lot of friendship, women friendship, and I think that is heartwarming; we want more of that in our lives. And …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412

Assistant professor to present on professional identity in counselor education

College of Education and Human Development

… Assistant professor to present on professional identity in counselor education Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Olivia Ngadjui KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Olivia  Ngadjui , assistant professor in Western Michigan University's Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72789