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WMU revels in 'All-Steinway' status for 100-year-old music school

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… anniversary this year as the first university in Michigan to be named an All-Steinway Music School. With 118 of the … selective music programs respond positively to the quality commitment the Steinway designation demonstrates. … By the turn of the century, the company was crafting thousands of pianos in its Astoria, New York and Hamburg, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6009

Eaton sponsoring, mentoring WMU engineering students

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… Eaton sponsoring, mentoring WMU engineering students Submitted … engineering teams that will design and develop vehicles to compete against other collegiate teams this year in solar, … in the Formula SAE series.  The SAE Baja team takes part in competitions sponsored by SAE that test engineering and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6619

Two WMU faculty engineers garner MEDC funding for early-stage work

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… of assessing concussive-strength impact and 3-D printing of complex machined parts are the focus of work by two members … University's engineering faculty who are among five innovators around the state to win new funding form the Michigan … Dr. Massood Atashbar , professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Dr. Pavel Ikonomov , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43887

Business prof wins national award for classroom innovation

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… Award. The national award recognizes innovative approaches to classroom instruction. Veeck was selected from among … three finalists during the association's 2012 Fall Educators' Conference for her social media analysis materials and … teaching innovation award in a nationwide faculty competition is truly well-deserved and a source of great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2725

WMU once again among nation's 'Best for Vets' colleges

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… Michigan four-year school on the publication's list of the top colleges in the United States. This is WMU's third such … it is once again on the list of "military friendly" schools compiled by the publication Military Advanced Education. And … a veteran-friendly campus." The latest designations come on the heels of new services for vets on the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3986

Geography professor helps organize Lake Michigan Trail Conference

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… Friday, Nov. 8-9 , for the Lake Michigan Trail Conference to formalize the development of a "multi-modal" kayak, biking/hiking and motor trail around the entire Lake Michigan shoreline. Dr. … Lakes for Gov. Rick Snyder and member of the Great Lakes Commission; Dave Lorenz, manager of public, media and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2811

Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue'

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… plays the piano during a rehearsal. An innovative approach to a classic genre, Jane Kozhevnikova’s jazz-tango album, … says the graduate student. Inspired by Astor Piazzolla, the composer who brought tango to concert halls, Kozhevnikova’s 11 original compositions include the unique sound blend of instruments …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63905

WMU readies for start of spring semester

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… on the Bernhard Center website. All facilities and mall stores are on reduced hours through Sunday, Jan. 8. Campus computing The Help Desk is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 4-6 … resumes normal hours Sunday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. Bernhard Computing Center in the Bronco Mall reopens at 8 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/45

Robert E. Shamu obituary

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… of physics in 2004 after more than 37 years of service to the University. He was trained in electrical engineering … and undergraduate advisor for the department. Prior to coming to WMU, Shamu was a visiting scientist conducting … a laboratory of the French Atomic Energy Commission. In subsequent years, he did work at Los Alamos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2883

Culture, music and art focus of Black Arts Festival

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… through Sunday, July 19-22, at various locations in downtown Kalamazoo. In its 27th year, the event showcases … Center. Thursday, July 19 Free children's activities geared toward ages 6 to 12, including free hot dogs and drinks, carnival games, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/921