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WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand

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… of Cherbourg," will be in Kalamazoo in May to perform with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for the 2016 Gilmore … of his three Academy Awards in 1968, when "The Windmills of Your Mind" from "The Thomas Crown Affair" was lauded as best … has "bridged the musical styles of European classical, American jazz and popular music." "The committee believes Mr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30243

Dance emerita honored for advocacy

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… celebrates an individual who has demonstrated significant accomplishment in advancing and supporting dance in the … leadership. Cornish Cornish, who retired from WMU in 2003 with emerita status, was instrumental in shaping the … Education, and Recreation, now SHAPE Michigan; the Michigan Youth Arts Festival; and Partners in Dance.  In many cases, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45267

Physician assistant program celebrates 50 years at WMU

Physician Assistant

… when veterans trained as medics came home to forge careers with the medical skills the learned while serving in the … and Western’s program continues to flourish today with growing demand in the field and generous starting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70186

Sales students take second place at national competition

Haworth College of Business

… centered on how State Farm could connect more effectively with Gen Z users.” Sands details their presentation, adding, … strategy was to use micro- and macro-influencers on TikTok with an existing audience to raise awareness about State … “I’m definitely proud of how Erin and I were both able to juggle not only this competition, but our many different …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69903

Input sought Sept. 17 on South Neighborhood

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… Design experts from Perkins+Will, Stantec Architecture and CannonDesign will discuss the South Neighborhood Master Plan … well as create a new campus gateway that is more connected with the community and offers eye-catching appeal to … the project is being tackled first and moved forward significantly this summer with the razing of Elmwood Apartments. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48977

WMU prof takes tax help to indigenous villages in Alaska

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… and various tribal associations, as well as a partnership with WMU's Haworth College of Business. Four villages over … snow machines, ate whale and walrus, and took steam baths with tribal elders. Kinsey Staver , an accounting graduate … "while temperatures were cold, the villagers kept us warm with their hospitality." Other students involved in the …

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

Campus community members will make their marks on new facility

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… beam between 3:30 and 4 p.m . The ceremony will conclude with a beam-raising at 4 p.m. when the signed support beam … the last piece of steel is raised into place, often adorned with an evergreen tree for good luck as well as other … and wraps, breakfast fare, a full grill menu, salad bar with fresh cut fruit, and a full dessert station …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28660

Public input will drive creation of WMU transportation plan

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… field of campus mobility. They also will be able to meet with representatives from the firm and share their ideas … transportation environment is undergoing dramatic changes, with ride-sharing opportunities increasing and driverless … and future needs," Dakin says. "We're doing that now with the help of Nelson/Nygaard. It's critical that we look …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52677

Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research

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… that focus on developing novel materials and technologies with environmental applications. In her various positions at … planning. She also has served as acting director of the Africana Studies Program. Prior to being named interim associate … 2009, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Young Observer Award in 2009, the American Competiveness and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36867

Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

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… much about the field. "I took one class and fell in love with it." These days, he's using satellite imagery to detect … of six satellite images that Taylor used to assess the tree canopy changes in Denver. With the help of Dr. Adam Mathews … satellite imagery and other technology to analyze the tree canopy in Denver, Colorado, where a project to plant one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014