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Confucius Institute offers classes, welcomes new teachers

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… registrations for fall Chinese culture classes that begin the week of Oct. 14 . The low-cost courses are taught by instructors from Beijing Language and Culture University and are open to the … a fee for materials, and those with low enrollment may be canceled. In addition, free Chinese language tutoring will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9975

Stewards of Kleinstuck Preserve schedule open house

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… KALAMAZOO—Kalamazoo's 48-acre Kleinstuck Preserve will be celebrated during a public gathering from  5 to 7 p.m. … on the grounds of the Kazoo School, 1401 Cherry St. It is being organized by the Stewards of Kleinstuck to celebrate … recent accomplishments and bring the community together on behalf of the preserve. There will be a short program and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9323

State research universities partner to increase faculty diversity

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… Science Foundation that ultimately would boost the number of minority faculty members. WMU is joining with Michigan Technological University, … University to test strategies designed to increase the number of domestic underrepresented minority graduate students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11964

Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations

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… Student media is strong at WMU!" Max Reist Winners will be announced at the IBS International Media Conference in … Max Reist , a senior from Kalamazoo, are nominated in the best use of sound and best liner/sweeper categories. Petronio credits WIDR and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226

Counselor education programs reaffirmed with national accreditation through 2031

College of Education and Human Development

… national accreditation through 2031 Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's four … students now have the confidence in knowing that they would be joining a well-established, long-standing accredited … them to meet their educational and professional goals of becoming a counselor," says Rawls.   Dr. Jess Heybach , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72475

University Symphony Orchestra to premiere alumna composition

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… Graduate Assistant Conductor, Jeffrey Spenner. Faculty member Lori Sims will be featured as piano soloist on the impressive "Piano … "El Letargo De Las Ballenas" (The Whale’s Lethargy) by Mexican composer and WMU alumna Valeria Jonard. Jonard’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4397

Trustees to welcome new members and elect 2013 leadership

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… Trustees to welcome new members and elect 2013 leadership Submitted by Anonymous (not … University Board of Trustees will welcome two new members and elect a chair and vice chair to lead the board during 2013. The day's activities will begin at 9 a.m. in the President's Dining Room of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5074

Events planned for Eating Disorders Awareness Month

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… Over Time in Interpretation of the Ideal Body," will be held in 3131 Sindecuse at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 ; … "Love Your Shape" buttons and informational materials will be available at tables set up from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday, … lobby; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 , in the Bernhard Center lobby. Direct questions to Gretchen Kauth, …

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

Student organization marks annual Israel Peace Week

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… the event "Save a Horse Ride a Camel," Hillel at WMU will be providing free camel rides to the campus community from … 81 near Valley 3. The event company All The Fun In One will be providing the camels and staff. This event is Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5388

Upcoming art exhibit chronicles transcontinental travel

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… exhibition by Sarah Nemire, BFA, art education, will be on display at the Richmond Center for Visual Arts, … through Friday, Nov. 2 . A closing with a reception will be held during Art Hop from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2. The works in the exhibit reveal a journey that begins with an exploration of the physical and social space …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2345