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Pianists unite for day of clinics and performances at WMU

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… by Deanne Puca on Ehlen KALAMAZOO, Mich.— This event has been canceled. Guest pianist Tim Ehlen and Western Michigan University faculty members will host Piano Day from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 … WMU. The event is free and open to the public. Ehlen will be joined by WMU faculty members Silvia Roederer, Lori Sims …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35098

Western Brass Quintet to perform with leading brass ensemble

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… brass ensemble Submitted by Deanne Puca on Stockholm Chamber Brass KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Brass Quintet will … its 50th anniversary in performance with the Stockholm Chamber Brass at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The concert will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35207

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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… the Family Health Center in Kalamazoo, who splits his time between the office and the field, looking for people in … community," says Mindie Smith , the center's director of behavioral health and substance use disorder services. "He … work and to the greater society." Once homeless and struggling to find direction, Anderson feels like he's finally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… in a cross-country time and distance rally event covering between 1,500-2,000 miles between multiple cities across the country. WMU's Sunseeker … It also capped the career of Sunseeker "Farasi" which has been active since 2016. The vehicle is expected to be

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383

ISM students earn high honors in regional competition

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… case competition Feb. 20-21 in Downer's Grove, Illinois. Members of the second-place team were Tyler Plude , of Gladwin, … Shawn Sullivan , of Niles, and Ed Mulford , of Midland. Members of the sixth-place team were Lindsay Delling , of Grand … placed first among undergraduate teams in the competition, besting several MBA teams as well. Meeting the challenge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22465

Kalamazoo Blues Fest returns

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… Thursday, $10 Friday and $12 Saturday. A three-day pass may be purchased in advance for $20 or $25 at the gate. … 4:40 p.m., Kev Nichols & Blue Tuesday 5:35 p.m., Bex Marshall 6:55 p.m., The Jimmys 8:25 p.m., Cash Box Kings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33234

Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership

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… he was five years old, Josh Carpenter's head has been in the clouds. His first ride on an airplane had him … Airlines, where they are first officers. A new partnership between WMU's College of Aviation and United will put … hours and 24 months with that partner carrier, pilots will be able to transition to United as a first officer. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142

New rankings put WMU supply chain program at No. 2 in nation

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… supply management program recently added a new accolade, being named second in the nation for its emphasis on … study of supply chain programs, selecting that discipline because of the rising demand for supply chain professionals … its relevancy for students and for employers who will be seeking talent from the program. Many of the information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21637

Timely foreign policy talks free for WMU students, employees

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… to promote timely talks on international issues that are being staged for the council's Great Decisions Series. The … held in the United States. This year, eight lectures will be offered between Feb. 2 and March 23 . All of the lectures take place …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21285

Economics instructor honored for supporting, empowering students with disabilities

College of Arts and Sciences

… Jean Kimmel of the Department of Economics , went above and beyond to accommodate and advocate for her students. She was … professor in the WMU economics department. “Dr. Kimmel has been an incredible partner with the office in implementing … her students,” says the award description.  Kimmel went beyond basic accommodations for her students—putting in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71674