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International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange
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… world’s premier showcases for string musicians under 20. This year’s competition signaled a strengthening of global ties and an expansion of its educational mission, highlighted by increased international … The event reached a historic milestone with more than 120,000 global livestream views. Top honors announced …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated
"Kzoo Sings!" returns to Miller Auditorium
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… at 6:30 p.m. There will be a $5 cover charge, and a full cash bar and complimentary snacks will be provided. Admission is free in December for students and children. "Kzoo Sings!" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36896
Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life
W Magazine
… seems almost impossible to navigate, an occupational therapist can be an immeasurably helpful guide to an improved … "An occupational therapist helps people of all ages to live better with a disability, injury or illness. More than that, they help people do things that they find …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000
Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards
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… Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on … 30 students in the first class, the program now has more than 300 students and 2,000 alumni who have learned to “Sell … major national sales competition. “While big isn’t always better, it was in the case of this program,” says Dr. Kelly …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033
Piecing it together: Julia LeKander wins Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition
W Magazine
… and could make if following the written instructions with visuals. The skirt LeKander created is inspired by street … from street style,” LeKander said. “What could be better than witnessing it firsthand from the streets of a global …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70891
How Mongolia's herding culture shaped a doctoral candidate's journey
College of Arts and Sciences
… in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. Miller and his host family. “I got to see how former herders navigate … was really powerful to actually see how they live, rather than just conducting interviews.” The research is a … are interested in receiving my dissertation findings to better inform themselves on how to craft public policy to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73677
Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award
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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Eddie Codrington is ready to take his band on tour. He's got the chops, and … Codrington, who is from Ann Arbor, says it's a big part of why he came to the University. "There are a lot of heavy … "The big event was a great deal of fun. It was much larger than I imagined it would be." Rathbun says "Atwood Suites" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685
Role of Fed in '08 financial crisis examined in Corder's new book
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… Role of Fed in '08 financial crisis examined in Corder's new book Submitted by Anonymous … lessons gave Corder a greater understanding of how and why the Fed reacted the way it did. "It was pretty clear and … in financial markets. Adhering to the deregulation-is-better mantra and having become a kind of advocate of big …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/674
Annual food marketing conference features industry leaders
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… "Today" show supermarket guru, Phil Lempert , will join a list of top food industry professionals later this month as a … in downtown Kalamazoo. The annual event, which draws more than 500 leaders in the food industry from across the nation … from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, including the following: "The Why Behind the Buy," Colin Stewart, senior vice president of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5472
Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU
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… the future of Western Michigan University. The institution is developing a new Strategic Plan to prepare for the decade … might look like and the values that define WMU. A virtual suggestion box remains open online. "Our process this year … equity and inclusion on campus; determining how Western can better represent, serve and empower all members of its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741