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WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition

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… college/university orchestra division. Results for the annual competition were announced Dec. 30 by the … Prize is a series of national competitions in the performing arts provides cash awards, professional adjudication … that place or win the American Prize, get a lot of bragging rights," he says. Competition results are based on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29479

Gazelle Sports co-owner to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… Gazelle Sports co-owner to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … store will be the next speaker at the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker series at Western Michigan University’s … or register at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29802

Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk

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… to the public and is titled "Lessons of the Great Recession for Economic Policymaking." Gary Burtless Burtless Burtless … evaluated the implications of financial market fluctuations for the design of optimal pension systems, estimated the … Open Trade" and "Growth with Equity: Economic Policymaking for the Next Century." Burtless was also the editor and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064

Symphonic and Concert bands to premiere work by faculty composer

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… Michigan University Symphonic and Concert bands will perform a range of music in a combined concert at 3 p.m. … Joaquin Rodrigo and Dana Wilson. The bands also will perform the world premiere of School of Music faculty composer Christopher Biggs’ thought provoking work, titled "Extinction." For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28517

Prof wins $416,385 NIH grant to involve students in research

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… were disguised as true bath salts and were labeled as "not for human consumption." The drugs are synthetic cathinones … in Africa and the Middle East whose leaves people chewed for a boost of energy, similar to cocoa leaves, which are … institutions that provide baccalaureate or advanced degrees for a significant number of the nation's research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24634

Physical therapy instructor creates scholarship to give marching band students a boost

College of Health and Human Services

… in Dr. Rodney Weir's future success—and he hasn't forgotten his roots.  “The marching band added a great deal … I have carried with me. Dr. Rodney Weir Now, he’s paying it forward, creating a scholarship to encourage other band … "Because of this scholarship, students are able to better afford this necessary next step in their growth and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60421

University Symphony Orchestra gives "Broadway Pops" concert

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… of the Opera," "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music." For more information about the concert, visit wmich.edu/music or call (269) 387-4667. For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22651

WMU aviation college names new flight operations director

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… has been named executive director of flight operations for the college which is located at W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek. Capt. Russell Kavalhuna … holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and is a former airline captain and flight instructor. He also is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29213

WMU's business college develops dual degree program in China

Haworth College of Business

… Stamper , associate dean of undergraduate programs for the college of business. "This new agreement is … growth in China last year, sparking an increased demand for accounting professionals. About the program Students in … the 2018-19 academic year. The initial agreement provides for five cohorts, running through 2025. About Guizhou …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28987

WMU music faculty and students perform together in wind ensemble

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… WMU music faculty and students perform together in wind ensemble Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Winds will perform at 7:30 pm. Wednesday, Nov. 5 KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western … the School of Music at Western Michigan University. They perform a wide variety of large chamber works spanning the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19939