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Theatre and music students stage 'Show Boat'

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… novel by Pulitzer Prize winner and Kalamazoo native Edna Ferber, Friday, Nov. 11 , through Sunday, Nov. 20 , in Shaw … as they battle family conflicts, romantic adventure, betrayal and responsibility. It brings to life classic songs such as "Ole Man River," "Make Believe" and "You are Love." "Show Boat" was the first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36175

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University faculty members Bradley Wong on clarinet and Silvia Roederer on piano … , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560

Applications available for Student Sustainability Grants

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… meeting minimum requirements. Grant allocations will be announced before the end of fall semester. Grant proposals are … Valley Pond area Cameron Wolbrink, WMU T-shirt Swap Ben Giese , Student Wildlife Survey Additional information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35514

Nominate colleagues for fall 2016 staff award

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… a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of … of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a before-tax prize of $300 and a certificate, are recognized … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35472

Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver obituary

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… expanding understanding of reading and writing and how to better teach these subjects. Her prolific and innovative … "Reading Process & Practice" first appeared in 1988 and became widely known as the most authoritative, comprehensive … the teaching of grammar is covered in several of her books, beginning with "Grammar for Teachers" in 1979 and continuing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48035

University's green cleaning efforts recognized nationally

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… (not verified) on Cordless backpack vacuums have extra benefits in large, crowded spaces like the Student … School & University's Green Cleaning Award competition, besting the second-place University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. … will feature this year's award winners in case studies to be posted over the coming months. WMU's green cleaning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39972

WMU participating in LBGT national day of giving

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… the LBGT and ally community will support the great work being done here at WMU and continue to support our students … Day Give Out Day is a national, 24-hour online fundraiser begun in 2013 that supports the LBGT and queer community. At … shared by WMU students and faculty, and content will be updated frequently. Those interested also may connect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32130

Julie K. TerMeer obituary

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… Julie K. TerMeer , a Western Michigan University staff member, died May 11 . She was 44. A staff member since February 2012, TerMeer was an administrative … send them are encouraged to do so. Memorial gifts also may be made to Plainwell High School or the Otsego High School …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32212

WMU prof takes tax help to indigenous villages in Alaska

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… (Photo credit: Fritz Allhoff) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—They might be off the grid and off the road system. But rural Alaskans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30766

Band to perform traditional Irish music with a contemporary flair

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… , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for … opportunities to develop closer personal and artistic ties between audience and performer. The institute has presented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30966