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Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven and Ravel

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… Nov. 12 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The concert will include Ludwig van Beethoven’s "Overture to Fidelio," his only known opera, and his "Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major Op. 60." Also on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43359

WMU launches United Way campaign to 'Change the Story'

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… in the region with the launch Monday, Oct. 10 , of this year’s campaign. President John M. Dunn and Robert … rates to 83 percent by 2030 and reduce racial and economic disparities in graduation rates. Currently, African-American … housing and income for families in need. The goal is to move 8,500 families into financial stability by 2025. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35444

John D. Sheppard obituary

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… in 1992 after 27 years of service. He joined WMU as an assistant professor of accounting in 1965, and he became an … master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Missouri. Services and remembrances Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27929

Stulberg silver medalist to solo with University Symphony Orchestra

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… Stulberg silver medalist to solo with University Symphony Orchestra Submitted by … at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 , in Miller Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature cellist Oliver Herbert . Herbert, the 2015 Stulberg …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27538

Underground boring leads to leak and evacuation of three buildings

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… to evacuate three campus buildings at about 1 p.m. and issue a campus alert asking people to avoid the area around … WMU's Parking Services building. Parking Services, which is located on West Michigan Avenue, as well as the nearby … until further notice. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40036

Willie Nelson and Family Live in Concert postponed

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Willie Nelson has postponed his May 20 performance at Western Michigan University's … are asked to hold on to their tickets. When a new date is scheduled, Miller Auditorium will contact all ticket … Office has been contacting patrons to notify them of this postponement. Any patrons with questions should call the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24068

Kalamazoo celebrates Black Arts Festival

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… Black Arts Festival Submitted by Deanne Puca on This year's festival runs July 11-17. Photo credit: … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo’s Black Arts Festival is celebrating 30 years in 2016 from Monday through Sunday, … Monday, July 11 , Community Empowerment, film viewing and discussion, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Epic Center, Kalamazoo. Free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33235

Longtime faculty member, civic leader Charles Warfield dies at 77

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… annual Dr. Charles C. Warfield Youth Service Award is named for him. Charles Warfield A Kalamazoo native and … Schools Board of Education, serving as president during his tenure on that board. He also was a former member of the … members who helped launch, in 1978, the Northside Ministerial Alliance. He was first appointed to the WMU faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32759

'Farewell,' exhibit curated by Don Desmett, on display at the Richmond Center

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… 'Farewell,' exhibit curated by Don Desmett, on display at the Richmond Center Submitted by Anonymous (not … School of Art University Permanent Collection" will be on display at Western Michigan University's Monroe-Brown Gallery in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts through Friday, May 27 . Farewell has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31994

Public Safety officers investigate Asylum Lake armed robbery

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… and near WMU's Parkview Campus. The suspect in the robbery is described as a white male in his 30s with dark hair and dark beard, wearing black cargo … area until further notice. For more news, arts and events, visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19290