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WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination

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… WMU press scores first National Book Award nomination Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Michigan University's New Issues Poetry & Prose has made the longlist of books being considered for the National Book … sand bar of Barren Shoal, immersing the reader in a world most would not know existed. "As hardscrabble as these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42994

Chicago-based Kontras Quartet returns for free performance

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… Quartet KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University brings the Chicago-based Kontras Quartet back to the Dalton Center … works from the quartet's home countries, including the world premiere recording of Dan Visconti's "Ramshackle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44833

WMU grads ready for diplomas and promise of 89 percent success rate

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… WMU graduates are actively engaged, through employment, continued education or military service. KALAMAZOO, … seniors are hurtling toward May 2 graduation with the knowledge that last year's WMU graduates saw an … very proud of the effort that has gone into documenting how successful our new graduates are," says WMU President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22630

Geoffrey A. Smith obituary

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… on Geoffrey A. Smith Geoffrey A. Smith , a former dean of the Division of Continuing Education at Western Michigan University, died … associate dean was introducing new courses and programs, many of them on evenings and weekends, to accommodate the

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46238

Diann J. Miller obituary

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… emerita, died March 2 . She was 76. Miller, of Kalamazoo, joined the University Counseling and Testing Center faculty in 1968 … advising for the Undecided Student Curriculum unit for many years. This unit, now named Exploratory Advising, works …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45874

Western Brass Quintet celebrates 50th anniversary season

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… Western Brass Quintet celebrates 50th anniversary season Submitted by Deanne … Mich.—In celebration of its 50th anniversary season, the Western Brass Quintet will premiere two new works at … concert tours in Russia, Thailand, China, Sweden and Germany, as well as concerts in prestigious American venues …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38481

Summit set for 2014-15 supervisors of student workers

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The deadline for Western Michigan University employees who supervise … summit will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 7, in 157-159 Bernhard Center . It is being organized by Career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17675

Yousef Alavi obituary

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… on Alavi Yousef Alavi, Western Michigan University emeritus in mathematics and statistics, died May 21 . He was 85. Alavi … or co-directed for all eight of its gatherings, brought world-renowned mathematicians and computer scientists to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363

'Rudolph' musical soars into Kalamazoo

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… 'Rudolph' musical soars into Kalamazoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The famiiy-friendly musical will be at Miller auditorium for … Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical," a critically acclaimed show based on the longest running and highest rated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28565

KSO principal trombonist to perform free campus recital

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… KSO principal trombonist to perform free campus recital Submitted … on Hickman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra principal trombonist Edward "Kip" Hickman will present a solo … be accompanied by former WMU piano faculty member Yu-Lien The . The event is free and open to the public. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38567