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National experts to share insights at first leadership conference

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on DESIGNEDtoLEAD is a conference organized 'for students by students.' … develop philosophies of leadership and identify ways to distinguish themselves as leaders within organizations will learn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10147

Trustees approve two staff retirements, other personnel changes

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… one staff resignation as well as the return of three administrators to the faculty and changes in the department … 2013. Faculty promotion The faculty member being promoted is Dr. Jesse M. Smith , from instructor to assistant professor of sociology, effective Aug. 19, 2013. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8604

Acclaimed jazz violinist to perform with WMU alumnus

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… Acclaimed jazz violinist to perform with WMU alumnus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carter KALAMAZOO—Violinist and jazz soloist Regina Carter will appear in concert with her quartet at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9835

Chorale earns second place in national competition

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… second place in the college and university choral division of the 2013 American Prize competition. The WMU … went to the Pacific Lutheran University Choir. Judges praised the WMU Chorale, WMU's flagship choral ensemble, in large part for its technical expertise. They made comments such as: "a very solid series of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9535

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

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Flexibility fueled success this school year for Western Michigan University's student-run … Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards. Kyle Petronio "This is truly a remarkable accomplishment for the 89.1 WIDR-FM …

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

Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth

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… Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA). Her organization is hosting a Juneteenth Gala to continue the celebration of … Western sociology doctoral student Tasleem Firdausee , who is also the BGSA needs assessment chair. BGSA executive … expect an environment full of Black joy!" says Devin Willis , BGSA president and counseling psychology doctoral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335

A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf

Haworth College of Business

… and golf Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Natalie Samdal is a graduate student in the Haworth College of Business. She is mastering the field of finance and athletics as part of the WMU golf team. Natalie Samdal is a graduate student in the Haworth College of Business. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503

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

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