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WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers
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… by a $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse. About the study Magura, director of the Western Michigan University Evaluation Center, says … decisions based on scientific evidence rather than word of mouth, intuition or what other agencies are using. But …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42896
Sphinx Virtuosi to perform at WMU
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… Virtuosi KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sphinx Virtuosi, comprised of 18 of the nation's top African-American and Latino classical … (800) 228-9858. Sphinx Virtuosi The Sphinx Virtuosi is one of the nation's most dynamic professional chamber orchestras …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35391
Famous activist, educator gives talk on democracy, education at WMU
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… on democracy and education. Dr. William Ayers , co-founder of the Weather Underground in 1969 and formerly Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14319
Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A combined 20 acres of land in two Western Michigan University nature preserves … and Kleinstuck preserves. Plans call for up to 18 acres of prairie in the Asylum Lake Preserve to be burned along … the entrance to WMU's Gibbs House. In addition, 2.2 acres of wetland with scattered buckthorn brush piles in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596
WMU trustees to hear search update, consider capital outlay requests
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… for WMU's ninth president as well as consider a number of campus name changes triggered by an ongoing wayfaring … from Trustee William Johnston , who serves as the chair of WMU's Presidential Search Advisory Committee. The group … Capital Outlay Building Priority List, a detailed list of potential building projects the state requires each …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35558
East Campus paver donations now being accepted for 2016 installation
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… overlooks downtown Kalamazoo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the campus community have until March 31 to build their names and memories or those of loved ones into Heritage Hall. Inscribed pavers ordered … be added to the more than 1,600 pavers that have been part of the plaza since Heritage Hall on Prospect Hill reopened …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30906
Concert series features guitarist Fareed Haque
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… or (800) 228-9858. Haque's mission to bring the world of classical music and improvisation together will be the theme of his concert at WMU, which will include works by … Barrios and Giuliani, as well as his own arrangements of works by Satie and Casseus. Also featured will be jazz …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35639
WMU trustees approve Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site
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… site Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of the completed Heritage Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at … its July 8 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees unanimously approved making Heritage Hall the new official name for the building that will house the WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25457
International expert on geographical naming in Asia visits WMU
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… when it comes to naming important geographical points of interest. Dr. Sungiae Choo , professor of geography at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27782
WMU grad programs ranked among nation's best by U.S. News
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… Mich.— The latest annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of the top graduate programs in the nation shows Western … four in the top 50 and two programs assessed as the best of their kind in Michigan. In the latest round of rankings … degrees. The additional ranked WMU programs are in: earth sciences/geosciences (113), public affairs (115), English …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38794