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WMU staff member among graduates honored by U.S. presidents
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… , Western Michigan University's new executive director of flight operations, is in Little Rock, Arkansas, to take … and prime minister are appearing together at the graduation of the 61 members from the 2016 Class of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33510
International dance company holds free performances at WMU
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Department of Dance announces its first residency with an international professional dance company, including two free public … will be on campus as guest artists for the Department of Dance. The dance company is directed by internationally …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34681
Nominations sought for semiannual staff award
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the spring 2017 round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a … members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features semiannual and annual … Make a Difference awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795
WMUK sets $164,000 pledge goal for spring drive
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… Monday, March 27 . Make a gift WMUK has set a pledge goal of $164,000 over the course of the weeklong spring campaign. Listener contributions financially support the production of award-winning local news and arts content, as well as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38959
WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition
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… were announced Dec. 30 by the Connecticut-based nonprofit organization that has awarded the prize since 2009. The American Prize is a series of national competitions in the performing arts provides cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29479
Nominations sought for three prestigious campuswide awards
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the Western Michigan University community are invited to nominate faculty and staff members for three of WMU's most prestigious annual awards. Friday, April 1, is … Award and Distinguished Teaching Award. The recipients of all three honors will be among those recognized during …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30626
Annual concert showcases student talent, benefits scholarships
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music will present its annual WMUsic Showcase Spectacular … Friday, Feb. 16 , in Miller Auditorium. This showcase of talent for WMU’s internationally recognized music program … or (800) 228-9858. Produced by Greg Jasperse , conductor of the Gold Company, this event will showcase the polished …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45176
Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients
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… services will be front and center, welcoming recipients of a new full academic scholarship for those attending … Foundation's (GRFC) Challenge Scholars program. WMU will offer two full-tuition scholarships per year for students … High School. The scholarship covers tuition and fees while offering the potential for additional funds through the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63159
Award-winning poet to visit WMU for Gwen Frostic Reading Series
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… USA Poetry Award. Another award, the James Laughlin Award of the Academy of American Poets, was bestowed on his collection "Neither World." In addition to five books of poetry, Angel has published an award-winning translation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19215
Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice
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… Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is launching a free series of community forums called "Unequal Justice: Race, Class and the Criminal Justice System." Leading off the series is a presentation by James Forman Jr ., …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694