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Michigan public universities win liberal education designation

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… a national coalition aimed at championing and advocating for the importance of a 21st-century liberal education. … will become the 12th state in the nation designated as a formal member of the Liberal Education and America's … as coordinator of Michigan's LEAP committee. He and Dan Hurley , CEO of the Michigan Association of State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28109

Seita Scholars program update next up in breakfast speaker series

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… lauded Seita Scholars Program, part of the WMU Center for Fostering Success, will be in the spotlight at the next … the Seita Scholars Program offers comprehensive support for students who have aged out of foster care. The program … the Seita Scholars Program was recognized by the Center for the Study of Social Policy's Youth Thrive Exemplary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21126

WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University duo that recently made headlines for winning the Lemelson-MIT National Collegiate Student … Joseph Barnett of Kalamazoo received the $10,000 award for their invention, NeoVent, a respiratory support device … award. This past year has been one of significant activity for John and Barnett, as they have developed their company …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

Events to examine ethical questions surrounding drones

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… events sponsored by the Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society. Panel discussion A panel … Panelists will explore the ethics of using drones for aerial cinematography and photography. They also will … same location, Dr. Richard Wilson , who currently teaches for the computer science and philosophy departments at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35534

Southwest Michigan slates 2016 Chávez Dinner, awards program

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… the presentation of regional awards and scholarships for 2016. Proceeds from the annual dinner support $1,500 … at 5 p.m. followed by the dinner at 5:45 p.m. Reservations for the dinner, which costs $25 for students and $40 for others, are now being accepted. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31407

University Theatre presents 'Charlotte's Web'

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University theatre students will perform the classic children's story "Charlotte's Web" … Theatre Complex. Purchase tickets online: wmutheatre.com Performance schedule Friday, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, … book by E.B. White. The Department of Theatre worked with rigging professionals from Hall Associates Flying Effects to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22414

Flugelhornist opens School of Music's Wednesday night concert series

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… Dmitri Matheny will open the 2015–16 Bullock Performance Institute’s concert series at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, … Michigan University's 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 seniors and $5 for students, and are available from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26684

Acclaimed ensemble to play Wednesday night concert

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… comprising top alumni of the national Sphinx Competition for young Black and Latino string players, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 , in Western Michigan University's Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26869

WMU sales students win team gold and individual honors

Haworth College of Business

… WMU sales students win team gold and individual honors Submitted … tape to a washing machine manufacturer, role-playing for 15 minutes per round with groups representing different … of marketing.  The students met three times per week for two-hour sessions for five weeks, doing research, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45781

WMU Symphonic Band to perform in free concert

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… WMU Symphonic Band to perform in free concert Submitted by Deanne Puca on University … Western Michigan University Symphonic Band will perform in a variety-packed concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 , … Posy," von Suppe's "Light Cavalry Overture" and Alford's "Army of the Nile" march. It will also feature new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35097