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Input sought Sept. 17 on South Neighborhood
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… two public input sessions Monday, Sept. 17 . Design experts from Perkins+Will, Stantec Architecture and CannonDesign will discuss the South Neighborhood Master Plan and its key … platform. Revitalizing the South Neighborhood, which is bordered on one side by Stadium Drive, was given a high …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48977
International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange
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… marking a landmark moment for one of the world’s premier showcases for string musicians under 20. This year’s competition signaled a strengthening of global … cellist Li-Wei Qin , the first cellist originally from China to serve on the panel. “This competition …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated
Realizing potential and addressing disparities focus of breakfast series
Haworth College of Business
… Realizing potential and addressing disparities focus of breakfast series Submitted by Cindy … Hall on the Western Michigan University campus. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … Way, serving as president of the United Way of Battle Creek from 1999 until 2008 and as president of the Greater …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34567
'Queer Voices in Hip Hop: Cultures, Communities and Contemporary Performance'
W Magazine
… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Long before Lil Nas X, LGBTQ+ artists made hip-hop music—they just weren't donning hot pink … about riding down an "Old Town Road'' on primetime television. Dr. Lauron Kehrer , assistant professor of … Ballroom culture, in particular, has inspired pop culture from voguing dance trends to Beyoncé's music to "RuPaul's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69856
Grants to WMU top $15 million for fiscal year
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… Grants to WMU top $15 million for fiscal year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … to Western Michigan University topped $3.5 million from November through January, WMU trustees learned at their … Feb. 29 meeting. Since the July 1, 2011, start of the fiscal year, the University has received grants totaling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/230
High school music students to spend two weeks learning, performing on campus
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… school students, will celebrate its 65th year when students from eight states, South America, and China convene on … the SEMINAR brass choir and concert choir, First Baptist Church on Bronson Park, 315 W. Michigan Ave., in … piano), Dalton Center Recital Hall. About SEMINAR SEMINAR is unique in that it focuses on chamber music, providing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33435
WMU joins national initiative to increase study abroad enrollment
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… (not verified) on WMU students and staff on a trip to Paris KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has committed to … United States college students studying abroad by 2019. WMU is one of more than 160 higher education institutions … and training for students, educators and professionals from all sectors. The institute's programs include the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14323
Hockey Broncos ranked No. 11 in preseason poll
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… KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's hockey team is ranked 11th in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine … Collegiate Hockey Association Tournament champions moved up from 13th in the preseason poll of one year ago after finishing 21-14-6 and winning the program's second Mason Cup. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1810
WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal
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… schools across West Michigan. A $12.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Education will fund the … school renewal and sustainable implementation. The project is a collaborative effort involving WMU and two statewide … schools. "Initiatives that build from the ground up, like this one, are so precious," says Reeves. "They can ultimately …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228
Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation
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… Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation Submitted by … to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika. However, there have been reports of a serious birth defect … about the Zika virus and Zika disease is available from the CDC at cdc.gov/zika . For more news, arts and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30281