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Topping-out event, groundbreaking to celebrate two WMU building projects

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… project. All students, staff, faculty and members of the community are invited to attend the two-part … Michigan Director Cheri Holman and student leaders will offer remarks.  Arcadia Flats The festivities start with the … to open fall 2020, the apartment-style housing will offer multiple living options for graduate and upper-level …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55089

New Sounds Festival continues with performance by pianist

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… and composer Kari Johnson will perform as part of the Western Michigan University School of Music's New Sounds Festival at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23 … The event is free and open to the public. The highlight of the program will be the world premiere of a new suite for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22513

EUP 'Welcome to Someday' campaign garners marketing award

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… earned a Silver Award in the mixed media campaign category of the 2015 University Professional & Continuing Education Association Marketing Award program. A particular highlight of the campaign is a suite of four videos, which feature WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27399

WMU wins national higher ed diversity award for third time

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… Michigan University has been recognized for the breadth of its work in building an inclusive campus environment by … Magazine staff announced Sept. 15 that WMU is the winner of a 2015 Higher Education Excellence in … issue. In Michigan, only WMU and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business have earned 2015 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26871

Global firm to open North American headquarters at BTR Park

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… Mich.—A global firm, headquartered in Italy, has opened an office in the Western Michigan University Business … Metals FAiST Light Metals opened its sales and engineering office for North America May 1 in the BTR Park's … and students. "Our focus is on companies in the life sciences, advanced engineering and information technology," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23569

Alumnus Matt Giraud joins Gold Company's 40th-anniversary show

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… for its 40th-anniversary concert Feb. 2-3 . Performances of "Something Gold, Something New" will take place at 8 p.m. … award-winning sound and style. This select ensemble, part of the innovative jazz studies program at WMU, maintains an … The group has also performed at the divisional convention of the American Choral Directors Association, Disneyland, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44966

Scholarships awarded to three ISM students at 2013 conference

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… Michigan University students were among a small group of students from the nation's top supply chain management … Conference in Phoenix.  Student honorees Hanna Downs of Novi, Mich. Laura Haines of Muskegon, Mich. Chad Niemchick of Hopkins, Mich. Each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/12960

Distinguished Faculty Scholar nominations sought

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… on its faculty members. The award is based on outstanding professional achievements. It recognizes those whose work is … known beyond campus and constitutes a significant body of achievement, most of which has been accomplished while a WMU faculty member. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1887

Construction set to begin on WMU campus wayfinding effort

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… on new exterior signage and a reconfigured set of campus roadway and building signs will begin the first week of May and is designed to make it easier for people to … gateway locations Project goals Improve the experience of visitors and students, faculty and staff in navigating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39599

Concerto competition finals highlight accomplished music students

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music Concerto Competition finals will be held at … judges for this year’s competition are Robert Ritsema , professor emeritus of cello at Hope College and former music director of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21570