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Shirley K. James obituary

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… University staff member, died July 18 . She was 75. James, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1977 and retired in 2001 after almost 24 years of service to the University. She was a head cook in Davis … at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or Twelve Baskets Food Pantry of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42232

WMU instructor's book wins 2014 USA Best Book Award

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Habra KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A book of poems by a Western Michigan University Spanish instructor … a finalist in another category. Dr. Hedy Habra is author of the poetry collection "Tea in Heliopolis," which took top … category. Her book "Flying Carpets" also was named one of five finalists in the Fiction: Short Story category. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20390

Free WMU Symphony Orchestra concert at Miller Auditorium

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… Puca on White KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Robert White, a trumpet professor at Western Michigan University, will be the featured … Arutunian's Trumpet Concerto in A-Flat Major, a staple of the trumpet repertoire. The program will begin with the … "Va pensiero," a piece known to conjure strong feelings of Italian nationalism. The concert will conclude with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37419

Bronco Marching Band to play at Lions game halftime Thursday

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… viewing area for the band to eat and enjoy the second half of the game. About the Bronco Marching Band Known as "The Sound of Western," the celebrated Bronco Marching Band is one of the nation’s premiere college marching bands. At 295 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28876

Psychology department to host day-long focus on research

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… Feb. 14 , when Western Michigan University's Department of Psychology hosts its 11th annual Research Day. Research … to 4:10 p.m. in 1028 Brown Hall . It will feature the work of more than three dozen faculty members and graduate … nearly 60 prospective graduate students as well as members of the broader community. The event is free and open to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13485

Berwin H. Bergman obituary

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… was a former carpet and tile layer in the Department of Facilities Management. He joined the staff in 1986 and retired in 2002 after 16 years of service to the University. The Kalamazoo resident was a member of Westwood Christian Reformed Church and also had been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32992

Symphonic and Concert bands to premiere work by faculty composer

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… University Symphonic and Concert bands will perform a range of music in a combined concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 , … and open to the public. The program will include the music of Jennifer Higdon, Gustav Holst, Ron Nelson, Alfred Reed, … Dana Wilson. The bands also will perform the world premiere of School of Music faculty composer Christopher Biggs’ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28517

Fine arts students present original work

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… work Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Performances of "Who Killed Mr. Mason?" are free and open to the public. … and Emily Rayburn will stage two performances of the original production "Who Killed Mr. Mason?" at 8 p.m. … 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29 , in Studio B on the third floor of the Dalton Center. The performances are free and open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22621

Voter registration ends Tuesday

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… affairs, wrote, "Fifty years ago, only about one-third of WMU students were eligible to vote, and 100 years ago, … right to vote is precious," said Anderson. "Generations of Americans have labored long, and some have died, to … we enjoy today. I join President Dunn and other leaders of the University, and the Western Student Association and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1896

Michigan first lady's assault prevention initiative funds WMU program

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… aimed at getting men more involved in the prevention of sexual assault will be funded through Michigan First Lady … new Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program. Distribution of grants totaling $500,000 to 23 Michigan colleges and … and transferable skills that can empower men to become part of the fight against sexual assault.  The first lady's grant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28331