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Dr. Ernest E. Rossi obituary
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… E. Rossi Dr. Ernest E. Rossi , a former longtime administrator and professor emeritus of political science at Western … his involvement in numerous departmental and Universitywide committees. He also was active throughout the 1970s and … Scientists. Rossi came to WMU from American University, where he had been a foreign studies area research associate. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26296
Martin E. Gingerich obituary
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… and retired in 1990 after more than 21 years of service to the University. He conducted research in the Wales while … and Midwest Modern Language Association. Prior to coming to WMU, he was an assistant professor of English at … The family obituary and a message book are available online at obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo as well …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43957
Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce
W Magazine
… on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Kristi VanderWoude is working to transform her West Kelloggsville Elementary classroom in Grand Rapids, Michigan, into a space where multilingual learners, who make up a third of her … of Other Languages at Western to help her make those accommodations. Announced in May, the GYO program supports 80 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397
Campus community members will make their marks on new facility
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… Campus community members will make their marks on new facility … of the completed Valley Dining Center KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A topping-out ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, … in fall 2016, will provide a restaurant-like atmosphere where fresh food is prepared in front of guests. Nine …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28660
Participation needed for institutional transformation effort
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… Michigan University is creating professional learning communities that focus on improving persistence toward graduation for all undergraduate students, … in everything we do," Beach adds. "We want to meet students where they are and help them discover their path to success. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25412
Varied elements of identity come together in alum's art exhibit
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… Varied elements of identity come together in alum's art exhibit Submitted by Anonymous (not … of Health and Human Services second floor art gallery, where a reception is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22547
WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship
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… University graduate student is one of 40 people nationwide to be awarded a 2013 National Endowment for the Arts … in Staunton, Va., when she quit her job to throw herself completely into writing. "I liked describing my life more … to create events that took place in the small town near where her mother grew up. "Instead of actually using her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834
Western's jazz program captures four 2024 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards
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… secured awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz education. WMU Jazz has a long history of success with DownBeat, one of the oldest … Rosa ) For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/downbeat-2024-awards
WMU jazz ensembles present 'Jazz for the Holidays'
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Gold Company KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s best … program, set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 , in Miller Auditorium. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors … $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28765
Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award
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… Western Michigan University faculty members received highly competitive Fulbright Scholar awards—including a … is one of only 38 offered globally for the 2022-23 cycle—to build lasting educational connections between the people … and skills by teaching students, training faculty in online teaching and conducting photovoice research to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180