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New Sounds Festival highlights contemporary music

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… some of the best contemporary music in the world. This year's festival includes the renowned new music … Ensemble, a mini-festival featuring 20 guest artists presenting new multimedia works, guest composer Kyong … by School of Music Director David Colson. Events Guest artist recital: Dither Electric Guitar Quartet Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5130

Merling Trio premieres new work by Peter Scott Lewis

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… Merling Trio premieres new work by Peter Scott Lewis Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Merling Trio … Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5352

WMU ROTC outperforms others at leadership training program

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… at leadership training program Submitted by Paula M. Davis on WMU ROTC cadets recognized for excellence … was recognized for the quality of its training program at this year’s Leadership Development and Assessment Course held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Seattle. The Bronco Battalion was the top …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2168

War hero shares inspirational message of survival

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… Puca on Zamperini KALAMAZOO—War hero, Olympic runner and prisoner-of-war survivor Louis Zamperini will visit Western Michigan University Tuesday, … Oct. 23 , to tell the inspirational story of his struggle to reintegrate into society after World War II. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2235

Legacy Collections Center named for Charles and Lynn Zhang

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… State Hospital, all of which constitute a Michigan historic area. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project, … known in the international financial arena. Charles Zhang is regularly ranked among the top 100 financial advisors in the nation by Barron's magazine, while Lynn Zhang …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1717

Leo Niemi obituary

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… in 1985 after 30 years of service to the University in what is now the Haworth College of Business. He started computer … chair of the Department of Business Education and Administrative Services in 1977-78 and as chair from 1978 to the … systems analysts, and office management and systems specialists, as well as the need for business graduates with better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/206

Finalists for honors college associate dean make public presentations

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… Finalists for honors college associate dean make public … Western Michigan University faculty members are finalists for the position of Lee Honors College associate dean , … Feb. 7. Each presentation, including a reception following, is scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m. Presentation schedule Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/129

WMU's Sunseeker ends national race in eighth place

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… Michigan University's Sunseeker solar race team is coming home from the American Solar Challenge with an eighth-place finish and the national collegiate event's annual sportsmanship … first place. Iowa State University and Principia College finished in second and third places, respectively. WMU's final …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1070

Anthropology students earn recognition in op-ed contest

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… Center for a Public Anthropology. The contest included submissions from more than 3,500 students at 25 North American … Principles of Cultural Anthropology class taught by Dr. Kristina Wirtz , WMU associate professor of anthropology. They … helps the students understand how democracy works through discussions in the public sphere, and how to effectively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3710

Tigers' Dan Petry keynote speaker at Bronco baseball event

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… player meal for $50 or a player table for $500. Attire is business casual. Ticket holders will receive a … games and had a 3.24 ERA in 233 innings pitched. Petry finished fifth in the voting for the American League Cy Young … and 1990-91, totaling 11 years in the Motor City. For his career, Petry compiled a 125-104 record with a 3.95 ERA. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3430