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Musical America names WMU prof Top 30 Professional

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… Mich.—A respected music publication has named an accomplished Western Michigan University music professor an … America has included Thomas Knific in its December 2016 issue profiling the Top 30 Professionals for the year. … says. "Musical America has always been the gold standard aggregator and publication for the music profession. I am …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36825

Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective

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… found herself twiddling her thumbs in class after finishing her work, she wondered what more she could do to … says. “I just seemed to have too much free time after finishing my schoolwork in public school. I wanted to pick my … I wanted more hands-on experiences and to learn more about history, literature, biology.” One of Simpson’s interests as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812

WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars'

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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is probing the outer reaches of the galaxy by holding a … from the "Star Wars" action films. The center's contest is titled "The Most Important Thing I Learned about Ethics … take-away from the famous film and book series. Those wishing to enter are asked to post their answers on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28938

Business students recognized for academic excellence and leadership

Haworth College of Business

… was named Trailblazer of the Year. The Trailblazer program is in its third year and recognizes and honors business … involvement. These 24 WMU students were selected as finalists in the Trailblazer Student Recognition program. "Our … and university but also the community,” says  Dr. Satish Deshpande , interim dean of the Haworth College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39522

Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University, worked with Kenyan counterparts this summer as part of the 2022 Carnegie African Diaspora … my colleagues on the continent.”  The fellowship project is intended to foster a collaborative partnership with … and intellectually-empowered students and faculty.   This story is published as part of the College of Arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69153

Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… Mich—Whether art imitates life or life imitates art is a question for philosophers to hash out. But that art imitates chemistry is no question in a unique collaboration at Western … to make it sound interesting," Tubbs says. "I ended up plugging it into a program where it generated sound waves off …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

What did the first female voters do with their new right?

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… voters do with their new right? Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a historic year in which America is observing its first female major party presidential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36069

Homecoming weekend 5k race to prompt road closures

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Campus Classic is part of WMU's Homecoming festivities. KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's West Campus in Kalamazoo. Registration is now open. Runners may register online or by mail or fax. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27502

Pianist John Mortensen to present recital

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… Pianist John Mortensen to present recital Submitted by Anonymous … Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Program selections will … and Paul Desmond. Tango composer Astor Piazzolla and modernist writer Patrick Zimmerli will also be represented. John …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27435

Works by prominent artists on display at the Richmond Center

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… Works by prominent artists on display at the Richmond Center Submitted by Anonymous (not … by Pascal Meccariello KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A dynamic artists collective from the Dominican Republic, "Quintapata," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26967