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Campus visit rekindles a family legacy
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… the left), visit Paul V. Sangren's portrait in Sangren Hall with family members. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Her family's name has … sleep in her girlhood bedroom and gather on the staircase with her family to capture an image of the place where her … married. While on campus, Hildur and Don Makielski, along with several close family members, visited various scenes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23896
Kalamazoo Arts Council grant takes WMU dancer to Panama
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… dance major to Panama to explore the joy of movement with children in that nation's orphanages and centers for at-risk youth. Junior Sarah Mills is in Panama City this summer with … to learn about culture, dance and life in that Central American capital city. Upon her return she wants to start a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24066
Senior engineering students showcase projects at design conference
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… Kyler Castro, Jordan Horvath, Chance Owens and Julian Striggles , with faculty advisor Dr. Paul Engelmann . Students designed … Badovinac, Jordan Strong, Arnett Turner and Ryan Winkler , with faculty advisor Dr. Betsy Aller . Their designs for new …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52842
Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts
University Libraries
… 90 minutes and travels approximately 1.5 miles. The walks with Gazelle Sports initially started to get people more … in tandem provides additional context and connects people with their community. "I like connecting with people working in the community now and getting people …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71724
WMU LBGT alumni group to host homecoming reception
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… The organization will be recognizing alumna Tammy Collins with its second annual Alumni Community Impact Award for … Kalamazoo. Tammy Collins Collins graduated from WMU in 1995 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. After seven … years and have also been facilitators with the center’s youth group program. She also currently serves on the board …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27900
Western Student Association elections approaching
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… Voting opens at 8 a.m. Monday, March 23. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the end of the spring semester approaching, students at … The two slates are: Andrew Graeber , president, running with Peter Littlefield , vice president. Connor Smith , president, running with Thye Fischman , vice President. The referendum on the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22516
Adjunct jazz professor Duane Davis wins prestigious Ellis Marsalis, Jr. Educator of the Year Award
Jazz Studies
… Mich.— Duane Shields Davis , a legendary jazz educator with over 50 years of experience, has been named the 2024 … and college educators around the world affirmed the significance of this nomination. For 31 years, Davis has also … footsteps as educators, they have also played with the biggest names in jazz— Cecile McLorin-Salvant , Christian …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74753
WMU faculty ensemble, Merling Trio, joined by guest artists
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… Piano Quintet, Op. 81. The trio will begin the program with a set of Brahms' Hungarian Dances, in a … pay homage to their friend and colleague C. Curtis-Smith with a performance of The Secret Heart of Sound, written by … performance. The Merling Trio, in a collaborative effort with the Kalamazoo Philharmonia , is sponsoring the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20121
Kanley Track closed through September for renovation
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… Projects and Construction Divison, at (269) 387-8546 with questions regarding the improvements. Kanley Track is a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/653
Wilma J. (Napp) McNees obituary
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… she worked as a homemaker. McNees enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling and dining out. She …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7539