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WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October
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… WMU grants soar past $13 million mark in September, October Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … their Dec. 18 meeting. Grants for research garnered the biggest share of externally funded awards, breaking the $9 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20827
Longtime WMU music professor, internationally known composer dies
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… A world-renowned performer and composer for solo, chamber and orchestral works, Curtis-Smith was at 38, the youngest WMU faculty member ever to be awarded the Distinguished Faculty Scholar … from organizations around the globe. They included: a Guggenheim Fellowship, an award from the American Academy and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19619
German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk
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… of Passau, will speak at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, in 211 Bernhard Center. His presentation, titled "Pictures Travel, … coverage of the controversy by different global media can be seen as a textbook example of both the international … is currently visiting WMU as part of a faculty exchange between the two universities. As an international expert in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18463
WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations
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… over all other fundraising activities. She also will be responsible for alumni engagement activities, as well as … and other academic leadership. I feel honored that I've been asked to join such an excellent group." DeVries says … campaign in the future. Prior positions Prior to being tapped by WMU, DeVries led all fundraising and alumni …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885
Important outdoor projects completed this summer
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… tables. Walking paths, seating and gathering spaces have been added throughout the area. Plus, native and wetland flora are being planted around the pond to provide a buffer for … Garden. That garden honors a pivotal early employee who suggested that brown-eyed Susans be the inspiration for WMU's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978
WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic
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… medical workers. The Resilient Project , spearheaded by Jay Berkow , director of music theatre performance at Western … and even their own living rooms, they join together to sing Berkow and Ogrin's song, "Resilient." Jay Berkow holds a tablet playing the Resilient Project video . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59467
Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on From March through December, students practice regenerative agricultural techniques … years. “This is a great resume builder that students have been able to leverage into future employment opportunities,” … Alaskans. To prepare, student volunteers passed exams to be certified through the Internal Revenue Service, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863
Workshops for new, established businesses offered by WMU center
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… for both prospective and established business owners, are being offered in WMU's Schneider Hall. Venture Plan A Venture Plan workshop for new entrepreneurs begins with an orientation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, … as let attendees meet facilitators and ask questions. David Begnoche, a December 2012 Venture Plan graduate, says the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3806
Veteran educator, prolific researcher named ACE Fellow
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… named ACE Fellow Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Beach KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Andrea Beach , Western Michigan University professor of educational leadership, research and technology, has been named a fellow of the American Council on Education for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46166
Student earns awards from national, state recreational sports groups
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… WMU's University Recreation department from Bad Axe, will be presented with the honor Sunday, March 4, by the NIRSA: … expects to graduate in April. She also received the 2017 Robert W. England-MIRSA Outstanding Student Award in November from the Michigan Intramural Recreational Sports …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45587