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Area families needed to host visiting international teachers, students
International Student and Scholar Services
… Michigan University is seeking homestay opportunities for visiting international students arriving from Japan in … and two meals daily—breakfast and dinner. The guest pays for all other personal expenses while in the United States. … family selection. Interested families should contact Barb Curley at (269) 217-9094 or @email . More information can be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24734
MSU prof to tackle science literacy as visiting scholar
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… on the topic, "Environmental Science Literacy as a Resource for Democratic Decision-making." His presentation is free … discuss the ongoing challenge of climate change, which will force people to consider controversial changes in their … will play a critical role in preparing future citizens for productive deliberation. Andy Anderson Anderson is past …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22440
Students and faculty join forces to offer varied musical program
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… Students and faculty join forces to offer varied musical program Submitted by Deanne … feature the music of Haufrecht, Ibert, Sampson and Krommer. For more information about the concert, visit wmich.edu/music or call …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44908
Historical novelist snags Light Center research grant
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… is the recipient of the fifth annual Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies Research grant. He will receive $3,000 … publish a monograph and to help cover production costs of a forthcoming historical novel. About the projects Xiong will … award will be used to help Xiong cover publication costs for his forthcoming historical novel, "From Common to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31707
Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs
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… earlier this year a mistake in how it had accounted for the seven universities' payments. Since 1997, the seven … the schools into the pension fund. The universities were informed over the summer that they would be receiving a refund … return of this money to the University and use it wisely for the future," says Jan Van Der Kley , WMU vice president …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412
Title IX issues are focus of new WMU training modules, student survey
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… climate survey—both focused on sexual misconduct—are on tap for the Western Michigan University campus community when … to other schools and what issues need the most focus moving forward. WMU enlisted EAB to first do a campus climate … available in the fall. Also in March, a new training module for the WMU community will go live on GoWMU, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45689
WMU engages football fans with Facebook team frame
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… temporarily change their profile pictures to show support for their favorite sports team. Showing Bronco pride on … are still in the beta stage and have largely been reserved for bigger institutions and team fan bases. Efforts by social …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29133
Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies
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… and pianist who taught at Western Michigan University for 43 years, died Oct. 10 at his home in Kalamazoo. He … instructor and Composer in Residence. A world-renowned performer and composer for solo, chamber and orchestral works, … from organizations around the globe. They included: a Guggenheim Fellowship, an award from the American Academy and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619
Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter to perform on campus
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… Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter to perform on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brecker will perform as part of the School of Music's Jazz Masters Series. … Center Recital Hall. Tickets are $20 general admission, $12 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21220
Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship
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… Michigan University, is trying to do just that, and his efforts earned him a NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship. … is one of only 28 applicants to be awarded a $30,000 award for 2016-17 from the fellowship's planetary science research … provide extra support Receiving the fellowship is a coup for the veteran engineer, who's taught thermodynamics, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117