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The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra comes to Miller Auditorium

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… history, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around big bands. It could swing with the best of them, and no other band could come close to Tommy's when … to playing ballads. The late Buddy Morrow became conductor of The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in the 1970s and continued for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10657

Western students earn scholarships for verifying vaccination

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… safe by getting vaccinated against COVID-19. A second round of vaccination incentive scholarship winners has been … scholarship will help me pay for almost a whole semester of college, so it definitely takes a load off when thinking about financial aid for the coming years." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65422

Jess Morgan Walker obituary

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… on Jess Morgan Walker , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of education and professional development, died Aug. 17 . He was 84. Walker, of

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49552

Mobility grant drives WMU and state forward as leaders in high-tech education, research and training

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of three research universities selected by the state of Michigan to receive funding to support research, … technical workforce training initiatives for students and professionals in the mobility industry. The strategic grants, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75119

Area youths participating in Asylum Lake service project

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… (not verified) on WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve is site of educational service project. KALAMAZOO--More than 150 … is set for 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 1, or in case of rain, Wednesday, May 2. It will bring together third … in the Kalamazoo Public Schools system. With the help of some 20 volunteers, the children will participate in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/373

Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence

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… Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations , book groups throughout the … will read "Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence—And a Bold New Plan for Peace in the … that happen." Book groups will convene beginning the week of March 14 and meet every two weeks. They will be hosted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476

Spring 2013 staff award nominations sought

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO—Nominations for the spring round of WMU's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due by … members for their accomplishments and daily investments of energy and creativity. It features semiannual and annual … and spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a $300 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4378

Event set to welcome LBGT college students to Kalamazoo

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… some 40,000 college students to Kalamazoo for the start of fall classes is a Fall Fab Fest for lesbian, bisexual, … to engage LBGT and ally students and be a part of a community network that supports and celebrates … diversity in Kalamazoo," says Jennifer Hsu, coordinator of the WMU Office of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1374

Social event promises a fun reaction from mixing chemistry and dance

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… dance Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Elements of Dance" Friday, Nov. 9, at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts KALAMAZOO—Two Western Michigan University chemistry … to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 , at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., in Kalamazoo. Admission is free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2821

Dining Services to host dinner inspired by Latin American cuisine

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… cuisine Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Quinoa one of many Latin American foods to be served KALAMAZOO—Western … students, University employees and guests to a Flavors of Latin America dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 … campus. The Latin-inspired menu will feature a sampling of rich cultural cuisines that are found throughout Central …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6118