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Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… Award from Michigan State University Extension. The award is granted annually to those who’ve contributed greatly to … customs, language, music and even how to make origami. This made it possible for kids to explore other cultures, even from their own homes.  As part of this, Yoshimoto helped create the “Virtual Japanese Golden …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255

Acclaimed pianist and distinguished alumna to perform solo recital

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… Acclaimed pianist and distinguished alumna to perform solo recital Submitted by Anonymous … solo piano recital to open the Western Michigan University Distinguished Alumni Concert Series at 8 p.m. Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1619

Winifred D. Fraser obituary

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… initiative and successful conclusion of the largest fundraising campaign to date in the University's history. Fraser, who earned bachelor's, master's and doctoral … for 25 years as a researcher, faculty member and administrator, before retiring. After her 1984 retirement from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/288

WMU named to presidential honor roll for community service

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… the Corporation for National and Community Service. Established in 2006, the CNCS Honor Roll recognizes higher … of leaders by challenging students to tackle tough issues and create positive impacts in the community," said … of service projects, the extent to which service-learning is embedded in the curriculum, the school's commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/293

Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO

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… staff members received 2011-12 awards from the Administrative Professional Association and Professional Support … The awards and spring luncheon, which had a casino theme this year, brings together members of the APA and PSSO … recognizes service to APA (nominees must be APA members) Kristin E. Kenz , administrative assistant in maintenance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/651

University Theatre presents 'Communicating Doors'

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… Doors" tells the story of a London sex specialist from the future who falls center stage into a murder … of sheer lunacy in an attempt to rewrite their ill- fated histories. Under the direction of Mark Liermann , the … All seating for "Communicating Doors" at Williams Theatre is general admission. Tickets are $20, $18 for senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4416

Internationally renowned trio to give campus performance

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… 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 … Trio, formed in 2006 at the Manhattan School of Music, consists of members Kliment Krylovskiy, clarinet; Vanessa …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4441

Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Mark Schoonhoven

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… Texas from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device on Dec. 5, 2012, in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 32nd Transportation Company, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4563

GMAT preparation course offered in Grand Rapids

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… of the new Integrated Reasoning section of the GMAT, the revised test demands more preparation time and testing … aptitude. To improve test takers' chances of gaining admission to the Master of Business Administration program of their choice, Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5030

Don W. Nantz obituary

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… Dr. Don W. Nantz, a former Western Michigan University administrator and faculty member, died Dec. 18 . He was 92. Nantz, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was an assistant dean emeritus of engineering and applied sciences and … University. Beginning in 1975, Nantz held several key administrative positions in the College of Engineering and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3785