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High school musicians to learn and perform on campus this summer

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… 67th year when students from five states convene on campus beginning July 8 for the two-week program. During their stay … to the public. All music performed during Seminar 2018 will be learned and prepared during the two-week program. Concert … as the registrar. Enrollment There are still enrollment vacancies for bass clarinet, clarinet, composition, double …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47708

WMU Theatre to present Midwestern premiere of 'The Witches of Eastwick'

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… bargained for. This musical is not widely known, having been produced originally on London's West End. It has not been approved for production for more than a handful of … the United States, and due to the tenacity of director Jay Berkow , WMU is lucky enough to be the first university to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42904

'Proven professional' to direct WMU's admissions office

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… recruitment at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, has been tapped to lead the WMU Office of Admissions, effective … including at WMU early in her career.  "I am excited to be able to bring in a proven professional who has experience … activities to meet enrollment targets and priorities.  "Becoming the chief admissions officer at a doctoral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47494

Trustee, alumna was champion of WMU, Southeast Michigan

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… away Aug. 15, 2023 , in Detroit. A “steward of service beyond self,” she was a member of several boards in … Penn called Detroit home and was the president and CEO of JPW Strategies LLC, a consulting firm founded in 2012. During … and Emerging Leaders in 2013, selected in 2014 to the American Marshall Memorial Fellowship for the German Marshall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73606

Assistant professor analyzes the experiences of Black doctoral students in counselor education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… in counselor education programs Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Olivia Ngadjui KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … doctoral students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs) , both past and present, forge their professional … with careful attention toward centering their voices. "It cannot be overstated how important it is to work with Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75500

Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact

College of Education and Human Development

… Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive … culturally competent counseling and child discipline in African American families. She is the current editor-in-chief of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75615

WMU music student lands professional opera role

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… Opera Grand Rapids' collegiate vocal competition last November, Regan was identified as a local emerging artist and was … and vocalists, rehearsing with Opera Grand Rapids has been an enriching experience for Regan as a student and aspiring professional. "I can’t wipe the smile off my face" she said. "Working with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32841

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began in 1984, some $87 million in four-year scholarships has been offered to more than 15,000 students. Full Medallion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13180

First draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment

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… University's revised strategic plan for 2016-20 will be published online the week of Jan. 24 for review by WMU … Plan Stakeholder Survey that was conducted in December. This first draft presents priority objectives and … stakeholders will have to see and react to the revisions being made as the three-year 2012-15 plan transitions to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29935

Chinese research grants available to faculty

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Applications are now being accepted for a research and creative activities grant … research to Chinese studies at WMU. Competence of the applicant for proposed research as indicated by academic … Subvention for the publication of an academic book. Applicant salary and research hardware expenses are not eligible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29616