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Dance students return from service trip in Panama

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… the second year WMU students have participated in the nonprofit service program, Movement Exchange, which provides … United States. The student "dance diplomats" spent the week of May 7-14 dancing, learning and inspiring young people by … and teaching classes with dance majors at the University of Panama, taking a contemporary/aerial dance class from a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40282

Double feature planned for Arbor Day at WMU this year

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… tree KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Tree plantings are a typical part of Western Michigan University's annual observance of national Arbor Day, and WMU is doubling down this year. … that includes a public tree-planting ceremony. After that, officials will dedicate a new main campus icon that features …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23241

New MBA concentration in aviation takes flight

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business and College of Aviation will offer a new concentration in aviation … program. We will be positioned to offer students a valuable education that will prepare them for the many diverse …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15807

2015 Medieval Congress free for local residents who register early

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo residents and members of the Western Michigan University community may attend the … WMU's congress is the world's largest annual gathering of people interested in the Middle Ages. This year's event … which will feature 567 sessions, including presentations of scholarly papers, panel discussions, roundtables, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23237

Award-winning jazz faculty member to perform his arrangements

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… Michigan University's Dr. Scott Cowan, associate professor of music, will present "Quintessentially Cowan: The ensembles and music of Dr. Scott Cowan" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 , in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44001

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… and will continue normal operation unless notified in one of four ways: Go to wmich.edu Closing announcements will be … to the WMU Alert system will receive notification of a closure via phone call, text message or both, depending … Feb. 2—A widespread snowstorm closed WMU and many others schools around the state. 2016, Feb. 25—A heavy snowfall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36820

Dorothy L. Franzen obituary

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… (Bladt) Franzen , Western Michigan University associate professor emerita of education and professional development, died Saturday, May 9, in Kalamazoo. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25426

LZ Granderson to throw out first pitch for WMU Night at Comerica Park

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… for ABC News and ESPN, will throw out the first pitch of the Detroit Tigers game Wednesday, June 28 , when the … retiring from the presidency July 31, and Montgomery will officially take the reins on Aug. 1. Granderson will make the ceremonial pitch in front of a stadium full of Broncos eager to celebrate the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40707

Event to showcase global engagement opportunities

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… (not verified) on Globalize any degree by gaining valuable cross-cultural experience. KALAMAZOO—Students and … and advance the interpersonal skills most desired by many of today's employers by attending the Study and Intern … to the public and showcases the more than 70 programs WMU offers in 30-plus countries. It is being sponsored by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1798

'Million Dollar Quartet' to make Kalamazoo premiere at Miller

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… Quartet" is set on Dec. 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins … and Elvis Presley together. Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll," who was responsible for launching the careers of each icon, gathered the four legendary musicians at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14040