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‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert
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… dance student tapped to perform the world premiere of Tsai Hsi Hung's "Woman" in WMU Dance's upcoming Winter … It's amazing; the energy is just—it's amazing to be part of it." "Woman" will be the culminating performance of the Winter Gala Dance Concert, which also showcases works …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67175
Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry
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… camper cheers as his team competes on stage in WMU's state-of-the-art esports arena. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—They spend their days in a virtual world, but the competitive nature of esports gamers is very real. For one week, Western … University is giving kids a glimpse at what a future in professional gaming could look like. WMU offered its first …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279
International Education Week 2019 brings the world to WMU
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Mich.—Western Michigan University's annual celebration of International Education Week, Monday through Friday, Nov. … knowledge represented on campus with a weeklong series of events. The week is comprised of numerous free or low-cost events on WMU's campus that aim …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56557
WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations
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… executive to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the University's development efforts, alumni engagement … Jan. 2 . She also will serve as executive director of the WMU Foundation. A proven leader, DeVries fills a … enterprise-wide effort to advance the strategic direction of the University. "We are excited to have an experienced …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885
Business dean candidates set for campus presentations this month
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich—Four candidates for the position of dean of the Haworth College of Business will be on the Western Michigan University main …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43604
Services, programs at WMU highlighted during LBGT Pride Month
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… during LBGT Pride Month Submitted by Erin Flynn on A group of students talks at Kalamazoo Pride. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In … West Michigan and across the country, members and allies of the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender communities … . From Fall Fab Fest to the OUTspoken student group and the Office of LBGT Student Services , WMU offers a number of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53968
WMU to honor alumni, Detroit influencers during campus event
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees and President Edward Montgomery are hosting an … naming ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 27 , to honor a trio of celebrated alumni—the late automotive executive Ronald … Pickard . The 2 p.m. event will include the unveiling of signage at the Western Heights residence hall complex …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42780
WMU program fast-tracks student ideas to business launch
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… or service, which can be launched within a short period of time. Companies participate in a six-month program that … for the 2020-21 academic year, the mentor-based accelerator offers an array of resources and just the right amount of structure for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61355
Shirley Bach obituary
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… (not verified) on Dr. Shirley Bach Dr. Shirley Bach , WMU professor emerita of philosophy and internationally recognized authority on … an instructor and researcher in 1961 and served as a member of the faculty until her retirement 37 years later at the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45322
U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening
Haworth College of Business
… Jan. 18 , at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. The event, which features U.S. Treasurer Jovita … in the greater Kalamazoo community and to recruit more professionals in the personal financial planning field. A … dollar gift by alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50872