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Campus United Way campaign set to launch

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… set to launch Submitted by Deanne Puca on Distribution of pledge cards is underway. KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Western … United Way CEO Mike Larson will join Buster Bronco in front of Sangren Hall to kick off the campaign to raise $275,000 as part of the larger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26564

Frostic Reading Series caps spring season with three April events

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… closes out its spring 2017 season with a bang this April, offering three presentations running the gamut from graduate students to seasoned professionals. First up will be Dao Strom , a writer and … will get in on the act a little over a week later as part of the Western Michigan University M.F.A./Ph.D. Festival. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39157

WMU's campus sexual assault prevention state funding increases

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… the largest amount awarded to the University in four years of this state grant program and the second-highest given to … qualified for the highest award in the programming category of Michigan's Campus Sexual Assault Program, with money to … two social marketing campaigns. The grant was the result of "strong collaborative efforts from student affairs, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50527

First students in Multimedia Arts Technology program to graduate

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… Dr. Christopher Biggs KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The first graduates of Western Michigan University's new Multimedia Arts … diplomas April 30 and embark on new careers in high-tech, professional music production. The students have been … set to graduate this month range from full-length albums of original music to a new computerized enhancement tool …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31952

WMU trustees to discuss presidential compensation

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A special conference call meeting of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees has been slated for 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18 , to discuss the compensation of WMU President John M. Dunn . The session, which is open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29169

Motown meets yellow brick road in University Theatre's 'The Wiz'

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… 22, 7:30 p.m. 'The Wiz' "The Wiz" is an urbanized retelling of the classic 1900 children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" in the context of modern African-American culture. It follows Harlem …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38865

Garrison Keillor to spin tales at Miller Auditorium

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… on Keillor KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Garrison Keillor , one of the most prolific American storytellers of all time, is coming to Western Michigan University's … April 27 . Purchase tickets online: millerauditorium.com Offering insight and stories from his journeys and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31773

Student Financial Aid Office has new interim director

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… Student Financial Aid Office has new interim director Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Mich.— Shashanta James is the new interim director of Western Michigan University's Student Financial Aid Office, effective July 1. She replaces Dr. Terrell Hodge who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/40988

ISM student wins $3,000 scholarship

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… a statewide scholarship from the Transportation Club of Detroit. The $3,000 scholarship recognizes Fabian’s academic and professional achievements as well as personal qualities that … initiative, a student and faculty consultancy where teams offer expertise to address supply chain challenges for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26068

Jazz performance will feature digital processing and live electronics

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… University's Advanced Jazz Ensemble and composition professor Christopher Biggs will perform at at 7:30 p.m. … composed by its members, and it has written that which offers Biggs the opportunity to interact with the group's works and improvisations, adding his rich tapestry of sounds and scope to the ensemble. Bullock Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44820