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WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

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… engagement Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU students who registered to vote participated in elections at a slightly … to 31.5% in the 2018 midterm election among students registered to vote. This and other findings were revealed as … full NSLVE report at this link . The national report suggests a promising trajectory to student voting, but there …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808

Talk focuses on workforce diversity

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… University's Real Talk Diversity Series continues this fall with a candid discussion about the challenges and successes of the … Trimpe Building. Refreshments will be provided. The establishment of a diverse workforce is often marketed as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19521

Stanford design school names three WMU students innovation fellows

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… in 13 countries selected for the program, which is designed to empower students to become agents of change … of the future. Fellows, sponsored by faculty and administrators as individuals or teams of students, are selected … Prater , an aerospace engineering major from Jackson Aisha Thaj , a product design major from Portage Cate Troost …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56492

Enjoy live music Wednesdays downtown

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on North Kalamazoo Mall KALAMAZOO—Visit downtown Kalamazoo each Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. … Big Boss Blues Aug. 20 , Flypaper, South Kalamazoo Mall Admission is $1 and will benefit community charity events managed by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16364

Giving Day at Western set for Wednesday, April 14

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s fourth  Giving Day  is set for Wednesday, April 14 . Sponsored by WMU's Office … and future students. Last WMU Giving Day, 2,190 donors raised $1,555,417 for causes that impacted every area of … arts, scholarships and more at WMU. Those interested can visit  WMUalumni.org/GivingDay  to make a gift on Wednesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63942

WMU to host regional College Band Directors National Association conference

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… Band Directors National Association North Central Division Conference. The event is free and open to the public. Conference performances Two … feature recent works by Joan Tower, Roshanne Etezady and Kristin Kuster, as well as classics by Gustav Holst and Percy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45247

Western's College of Aviation donates vintage aircraft to Hooligans Flight Team

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… interim dean of the College of Aviation; and Tom Hibiske, Hooligans pilot, stand in front of a T-34 aircraft that is currently part of the team's fleet. The two T-34 aircraft … University, and especially the (College) of Aviation, for this generous donation of T-34 parts, and more importantly for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70026

Annual concert showcases student talent, benefits scholarships

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… at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 , in Miller Auditorium. This showcase of talent for WMU’s internationally recognized music program is a family-friendly benefit concert with all proceeds being … music student scholarships. Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and $5 for students with a valid ID. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45176

Broadway producer picks WMU theatre student's song for contest

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… University theatre student's original song as a finalist for his songwriting contest. Ken Davenport , known for his productions of "Kinky Boots," "Avenue Q," "Godspell," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13122

Test of WMU Alert system set for Wednesday, Dec. 22

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… system set for Wednesday, Dec. 22 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A campuswide test of the WMU Alert … and phone calls. To do that, or sign up to also receive Advisory Notifications, they must log into the GoWMU portal and click Register for WMU Alerts. Changes made to WMU Alert settings via …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66582