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Nominate colleagues for fall 2016 staff award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the fall 2016 round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a … members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features semiannual and annual … and spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35472

'A Choral Christmas' comes to Kalamazoo

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… in "A Choral Christmas" performances. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six of Western Michigan University's choirs will present a variety of cherished holiday classics in the beloved annual concert, … and Gold Company, directed by Greg Jasperse. Member of Campus Choir, directed by Victoria Jackson and Austin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43805

Children's Place receives grant to support student-parents

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… grant totaling $718, 936 in partnership with the College of Education and Human Development. Starting Oct. 1, the … $179,734 each year for the next four years. WMU is one of only four Michigan schools to receive the award. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Child Care Access Means Parents in School …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43438

All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather

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… 1 p.m. WMU Busing —The last shuttle will depart the College of Aviation at 1:30 p.m.  The Ring Road route will stop … SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began Tuesday because of snow. 2006, Dec. 1—An ice storm downed trees and caused …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66987

Philo G. 'Glen' Bishop obituary

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… Bishop Philo G. "Glen" Bishop , former associate director of media services and manager of technical services at Western Michigan University, died … the University in 1952. He retired in 1995 after 41 years of service. His first position was manager and chief …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28567

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

WMUK wins two National Public Radio awards for news shows

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… among mid-sized stations." The award honored a segment of Evans' "WestSouthwest" weekly program that focused on the … Bombay Beach, California, which won praise in the "best use of sound" category. The segment was part of a series that Killian produced as he traveled around the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16783

Students claim second place in HR Games competition

Haworth College of Business

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Two teams of human resource management students from Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business competed in the HR Games, an annual competition … intended to help students prepare for the human resources profession, engage with local practitioners, network with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56119

Annual festival brings 900 high school singers to campus

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Ehly KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One of the largest, oldest and most successful high school … festivals in the United States will be held on the campus of Western Michigan University Thursday, March 15 . The 80th … 900-voice Festival Chorus nearly filling the first level of the auditorium. Guest conductor Dr. Eph Ehly , professor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45345

Violinist and WMU professor Renata Artman Knific to perform

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… Violinist and WMU professor Renata Artman Knific to perform Submitted by Deanne … Michigan University’s Renata Artman Knific , professor of violin, will perform "Solo Flight," a solo violin recital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34680