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WMU's new physical therapy department names founding chair, director
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… the reins of the new department in January. Fruth will be in charge of planning, developing and delivering an innovative physical therapy program, beginning the steps required for successful accreditation, … been identified. As founding chair, she will have a significant impact on facility development and the composition of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33780
Annual festival to showcase wind and percussion musicians
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… The conference will conclude with an evening performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. The concert … guest conductor of his music at Carnegie Hall, at many American universities and music festivals, and in cities … Central Montcalm Clare Concord Dansville Delton Kellogg Detroit Central Detroit Henry Ford Dundee East Kentwood …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31540
Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU
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… over the years focused on such jazz, blues, rock and reggae legends as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bob Marley, … magazines, books, and LP and CD covers. Her photography has been featured at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, and compiled in a book …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31099
WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans
Haworth College of Business
… Michigan University's Haworth College of Business will be paying their respects to veterans by participating in the … learn more about the history of Fort Custer and the significance of the project. "It is important for students to … co-leader. "It's important that they learn the significance of being an active member of the community both on and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27829
Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion
International Student and Scholar Services
… Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel … verified) on Bowen and Mickus (back row from left) with Mexican citizens. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Both Sides of the Fence (Los … faced by Mexicans who migrate to the United States will be shown in a free, open-to-the-public screening planned for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27258
U-C Davis economist to deliver Sichel talk on 'awakened China'
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… free and open to the public. A light lunch reception will be available after the lecture. Dr. Wing Thye Woo Woo earned … Professor at Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing, director of the East Asia Program within the Earth … Mary E. Lovely , professor of economics and the Melvin A Eggers Economics Faculty Scholar in the Maxwell School of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27281
Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship
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… "Marti" Hearron of Kalamazoo made one final major gift to be revealed only after her death. Hearron, a renowned … members or appoint visiting professors who have made significant contributions to their disciplines. The designations … she helped form the Biopharmaceutical Section of the American Statistical Association and she was the first woman …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654
Area events slated to mark life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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… Students' Visitation, 9 a.m. registration, East Ballroom, Bernhard Center. Open to middle and high school students and … Keynote speaker is Dr. Forrest Harris , president of American Baptist College, Nashville, Tennessee. Monday, Jan. 19 … are available at kalamazoocity.org/mlk or http://bit.ly/1wbePMQ . Convocation, 10:50 a.m., Stetson Chapel, Kalamazoo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21048
WMU sees enrollment gains in key areas, with slight decrease overall
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… fall 2014 is 23,914 . Those traditional fall enrollment numbers do not reflect students enrolled in two major and … among Asian students. The number of African American students increased by 5.2 percent. Over the … class number. Incoming freshman credentials continued the upward trend of the past three years, with the average high …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18997
Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships
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… overseas during the 2014-15 academic year through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Ysaura … Paw and Marilyn Bean of Kalamazoo are among the 800 American undergraduate awardees from 330 colleges and … the Gilman Scholarship. It provides up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study for college credit. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186