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Area Latvians to celebrate centennial with arts celebration at WMU
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… Mich.—A large and strong Kalamazoo-area Latvian community is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Latvia's … WMU College of Fine Arts, the entire weekend celebration is made possible through support from the Ministry of Culture of Latvia. All of the events are free and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45903
WMU's Heritage Hall renovation earns prestigious global engineering award
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… Mich.—The renovation of Western Michigan University's historic Heritage Hall has been recognized by ASHRAE, a … president and CEO of TowerPinkster, noted, "The University is very forward thinking and holds high standards for energy … efficiency and sustainability. WMU leaders presented their vision of turning the oldest, most inefficient building on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45224
2018 Study Abroad Fair open for students, public
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… experience part of their college degree programs. This free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, … Institute for Global Education. "International experience is often fatal to prejudice as well as is empowering. Businesses know this, which is why, according …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48322
WMU recognized by area veterans as Purple Heart University
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… faculty and staff. About the designation The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States armed forces who … in the armed forces." "One of the things I'm most proud of is our focus on empowering those who have served their … at the University. The Military Order of the Purple Heart is supporting distribution of the permits to eligible …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31902
Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert
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… on all dates with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, Feb. 3 . This year's program will include WMU dance students performing dances by Great Works Dance Project featured artist Paul Taylor , as well National Choreography Competition winner Brendan Duggan . Including ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz and tap …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44735
Annual Wounded Warrior 5k returns in April
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… , for its fifth year. All are invited to participate. Register now WMU Wounded Warrior 5k The Wounded Warrior course … through the hills of campus. The race starts at 9 a.m. Registration is $15 and includes post-race refreshments and a T-shirt. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13666
'Living in the Age of Airplanes' film to premiere at Miller Auditorium
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… the Age of Airplanes," a documentary narrated by actor Harrison Ford and delivered by National Geographic, will … of Airport Executives and WMU's Campus Activities Board, admission at the door is $1 with a student Bronco Card and others are $2. "Living …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/36016
MLK Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds
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… faculty and community members, Western Michigan University is once again offering this powerful, relevant and engaging event to coincide with … 2:30 p.m. , "King, Non-Violence and the Present Struggle," Dr. Don Cooney, Kalamazoo City commissioner, WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44656
Room-and-board rates to rise by 3.5 percent for 2016-17
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… Room-and-board rates to rise by 3.5 percent for 2016-17 Submitted by Anonymous (not … has allowed for significant improvements, incentives and discounts for students and families. In 2015-16, WMU operated … semester. Evidence of the long-term planning process that is focused on recruitment and retention is now visible in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31818
Professor to star in one-hour radio special on NPR stations
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Downey KALAMAZOO—Radio listeners across Michigan will be entertained by a Western … Michigan University professor Saturday, Oct. 27, when she is featured on her own one-hour special on Michigan Radio. In addition to being host and co-producer, Allison Downey , WMU associate professor of teaching, learning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2585