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Housing active with diversity initiative

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… Housing active with diversity initiative Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on Housing and Residence … and equity clear and defines its action plan. Progress updates are posted, including recognition. The most recent … hall director of Eldridge/Fox Hall.   Alex  was nominated by two of his peers due to his commitment to continuing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63363

WMUK to hold candidate visits this month

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… WMUK to hold candidate visits this month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Candidates for general manager of Western Michigan University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31705

WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

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… nearly 1,300 degrees during two commencement ceremonies Saturday, June 23 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute … Schedule Both commencement ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47571

Tango musician J.P. Jofre to give on-campus performance

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… on Jofre KALAMAZOO, Mich.— J.P Jofre , one of the most creative and exciting tango artists since Astor Piazzolla, makes his Michigan debut at Western Michigan University in collaboration with the WMU string program at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30645

Charles M. Woodliff obituary

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… M. Woodliff , a professor emeritus of instructional communication and former director of what used to be the Division of Academic Services, died … 22 years of service to the University. In his administrative role, he directed a division that at the time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45895

Performance features new works by School of Music faculty composer

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… Performance features new works by School of Music faculty composer … Benjamin Kamins and Matthew Strauss. Kamins is an American bassoonist, currently active and internationally … with the Houston Symphony and timpanist with the American Symphony Orchestra at the Bard Music Festival. Bullock …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38089

While new student numbers remain positive, enrollment takes slight dip

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… by declining numbers of Michigan high school graduates, Western Michigan University's incoming freshman class … freshman class is the largest in University history. Minority enrollment increased 1.5 percent this fall to … of origin are Saudi Arabia, India, China, the Dominican Republic and Iraq. While a full 86 percent of students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27322

Novelist next up in Frostic Reading Series

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… presenter in the spring 2015 Gwen Frostic Reading Series at Western Michigan University. Scott Blackwood , author of … it a "thought-provoking novel," while accomplished American fiction writer Ben Fountain said the book is "as fine as any being written by an American author today." In addition to his two novels, Blackwood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22710

Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building

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… Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building Submitted by Anonymous (not … Mich.—Western Michigan University officials have learned that Sangren Hall , already the campus' most honored building … outside Sangren. Sedum plantings cover a low roof and entry canopy on the south side of the building. The sedum-planted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649

Kalamazoo Public Schools sixth graders to visit WMU

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… to visit WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students participate in the 2014 Bronco BUDS program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … Schools will tour Western Michigan University and participate in activities on campus beginning Monday, March 16 , and … into April.  The students will get a first-hand look at college life and the opportunities available with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22412