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WMU and Thomas M. Cooley Law School to part ways

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… with Cooley made sense at a time when new ventures for extending the University's reach could be explored and … pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives. It is transforming higher education in ways that will have lasting … we are focusing on our core mission as we chart a course for an even stronger post-pandemic WMU." WMU-Cooley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61931

Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus

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… more your style? Whatever your interest, there's a place for everyone to find community at Western Michigan … focused on student mental health and providing a safe space for support and discussion. "RSOs help build relationships … "Even in a largely virtual world, RSOs are a fantastic way for students to connect with the University and to grow as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859

WMU's Kalamazoo, Battle Creek campuses closed Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, due to worsening winter weather

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… be updated with event cancellations and special hours as information becomes available. Events Numerous on-campus … events have been canceled. Visit wmich.edu/news/events for a full list. The following events have not been … Tip-off is at 7 p.m. in University Arena. The 7:30 p.m. performance of Phantom of the Opera at Miller Auditorium will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51699

WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

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… student registration and voting rates as well as climate for political learning and engagement. The information was compiled in a database that includes nearly … full NSLVE report at this link . The national report suggests a promising trajectory to student voting, but there …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808

Jazz student takes composing experience to new level, livestreaming process online

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… by Erin Flynn on Eddie Codrington created the perfect space for livestreaming composing sessions at home. KALAMAZOO, … virtual collaboration opportunities. But, it's nothing new for Eddie Codrington . The highly lauded jazz student is always looking for ways to push the boundaries of composition. Codrington …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58733

Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears

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… also exploring opportunities to incorporate her passion for sports in her future career. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Numbers … statistics at a company like Pfizer or data analysis for a sports team—it's the flexibility to explore other … flute and tuba. (Courtesy: Rebecca Burgen) Her penchant for math ties in perfectly with her two passions, whether …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400

Music students slide to the top in national trombone competition

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… not often a trombonist needs security clearance to perform. But Alyson Johnson and Alayna O'Connell aren't preparing for just any gig. The Western Michigan University freshmen … Trombone Workshop's National Solo Competition , held at Fort Myer, Virginia. "This is the Army Band's home. It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58182

Another WMU staffer named state's top student-employee supervisor

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… staff member is the state's top student-employee supervisor for the second consecutive year. Michael "Berd" Berdowski, … in WMU's Student Financial Aid office, received the award for Michigan last year. MASEA selects each state's top … Student Employee Appreciation Week. He was nominated for the state award by the University's Career and Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54204

Product design student a featured artist at Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

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… of Kendall Collins' life. "I've been drawing since even before I can remember," he says. "I still have a bunch of … middle and high school, so it's been a progression for the majority of my life." The Western Michigan … pieces were selected from entries from across the country for the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry's Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64077

Campuswide book discussion looks at the evolution of what divides us

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… national elections. Visit  wmich.edu/wetalk  to register for chat events. For more information, contact Jennifer Townsend at  @email . In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60896