Search results
Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people
News
… it her mission to get the most out of her experience at Western Michigan University from the day she arrived on … two majors that on the surface may not seem related—nursing and dance. "They both deal with quality of life and they're … and experiences she racked up on campus and use them as a springboard for her future. "I've had the opportunity and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042
WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
… January 9, 2020, at the age of 90. Her parents were Philip and Hilda (Schneider) Rappeport. Her mother was a career … the Turnau Opera Players of New York. Prior to joining the Western Michigan University music faculty in 1966, she … College in Orlando. Her distinguished 30-year tenure at Western Michigan University included sabbatical leave …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511
WMU students to compete in cross-country solar car race
News
… on WMU's 2012 Sunseeker solar racing team KALAMAZOO--Twelve Western Michigan University students will compete in a … race, begins Saturday, July 14, in Rochester, N.Y., and ends eight days later in St. Paul, Minn. Solar race … and body work for the team. He is a graduate of Walled Lake Western High School. Kenwood Hoben, a physics and electrical …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/909
WMU Sunseeker set for start of cross-country solar road race
News
… Anonymous (not verified) on 2012 Sunseeker team KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University's Sunseeker solar racing team is … race, which begins July 14, in Rochester, N.Y., and ends July 21, in St. Paul, Minn. The biennial race will … of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Montreal Western Michigan University Teams compete by bypassing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1022
Alumnus surfs the turbulence to success
W Magazine
… for his storied aviation career could be “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” But the first of the three adjectives would … States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. He thrived in Western’s aviation program despite knowing very little about … me,” Denomme says. He says he was “instantly sold” on Western’s aviation program during his first tour of campus, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71774
President Dunn's statement to the campus community
News
… in the broader Kalamazoo area Feb. 20 left members of the Western Michigan University community asking why the … did not issue a campus alert to let students, faculty and staff know about the incidents. WMU President John M. … questions and concerns. President Dunn's statement To the Western Michigan University campus community: We're …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30512
Men's soccer to hold walk-on tryouts this fall
News
… verified) on Walk-on men's soccer tryouts KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University men's soccer program will hold … Bronco varsity athletic teams. A physical, sickle cell test and insurance paperwork must be completed to attend the tryout session. The required physical and insurance forms are available for download at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1252
Professor contributes to mathematics education research
News
… Dr. Steven W. Ziebarth , professor of mathematics at at Western Michigan University, is a contributing author and co-editor of "Approaches to Studying the Enacted … sets of research tools for studying the use of elementary and secondary mathematics curricula in school settings. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1886
New York novelist to read as part of Gwen Frostic Series
News
… on Straub KALAMAZOO—A New York author of both fiction and nonfiction will be featured in the final installment of the fall 2012 Gwen Frostic Reading Series next month at Western Michigan University. Emma Straub will read at 8 p.m. … Dec. 6 , in 157-159 Bernhard Center. The reading is free and open to the public. Emma Straub Straub's first novel, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3293
University Percussion Ensemble performs at WMU
Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
… Ensemble concerts are always a crowd-pleaser. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s Percussion Ensemble, conducted … by Mason Bates; "Second Construction" by John Cage and "Ku-Ka-Ilimoku" by Christopher Rouse. University … performs a diverse repertoire of contemporary music and is recognized for demonstrating the unique versatility …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10652