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Robbery reported on campus; caution urged
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… at just before 1 a.m. near the flagpoles at the center of the Western Michigan University campus. Although no weapon was seen, WMU public safety officials are treating it as an armed robbery. During the … only as young, black males. The victim was told by one of the suspects that the group had a weapon. The suspects …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27703
WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project
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… on a 2,400-acre pecan orchard near El Paso, Texas. Members of MNOE, which stands for the Mark Niskanen Orchestral … recording engineers. The band, composed almost entirely of current or recently graduated WMU jazz and classical … the band. Pixley-Fink graduated from WMU in April as one of the first graduates in WMU's new Multimedia Arts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32268
WMU students rack up 6 DownBeat Awards for third year in a row
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… for the third straight year. Bryan Blowers "The efforts of our students and our faculty are simply world class," says Tom Knific , WMU professor of music and director of the jazz studies program. "We could …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16182
Changes to WMU Student Code announced
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… announced Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of WMU students KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A resolution agreement … between Western Michigan University and the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has led to modifications of the WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19699
WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year
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… year, Western Michigan University has been named one of nation's best institutions for military veterans pursuing higher education. In a Veterans Day release of its latest assessment, Military Times EDGE magazine has placed WMU on its 2015 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 75 this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247
Novelist next up in Frostic Reading Series
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The award-winning author of two novels will be the final presenter in the spring 2015 … at Western Michigan University. Scott Blackwood , author of the novels "See How Small" and "We Agreed to Meet Just … about "See How Small," a riveting novel about the aftermath of the brutal murder of three teenage girls, a New York …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22710
Renowned musicians join forces for free concert
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… relationship with the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music in 2004. He has taught master classes and performed … her Ann Arbor community, she is a coach for the University of Michigan School of Music and a regular ensemble performer for both the Ann …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30125
NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty
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… Abroad, which recognizes the most innovative incorporation of The New York Times into an education abroad curriculum. Dr. Jennifer Harrison , assistant professor of social work, and Dr. Timothy Palmer , professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449
Comp project pay guidelines unveiled, job slottings still in process
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After four days of campuswide meetings to gain input from directors and executive officials on job slottings, a new pay structure developed for Western Michigan University with the help of national consultants Aon Hewitt is now available to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22352
Discounted tickets offered for 'Rent' anniversary tour
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… Discounted tickets offered for 'Rent' anniversary tour Submitted by Deanne Puca … at Miller Nov. 11-13 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Miller Auditorium is offering discounted seats in the first two rows of the orchestra section for "Rent," the Pulitzer Prize- and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36086