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Special education major earns outstanding student award

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… Mich.—A Western Michigan University student in the College of Education and Human Development has been selected to … students in her program. "She is also an active member of the campus community," one peer nominator wrote, … at WMU. In addition, she served in 2016-17 as president of WMU's Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44996

In Tempo: Vocal music alumni making their mark

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… music by Herb Magidson and lyrics by Allie Wrubel . A professional vocalist and two-time DownBeat Magazine-winning … Paul Simon’s 2023 album Blake Morgan , BM ’13, and members of the professional choir VOCES8 said they are “immensely privileged” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72488

RSOs have something for everyone

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… something for everyone Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of Mane Attraction, an a cappella group and registered … Registered Student Organizations at WMU focus on a variety of interest areas from academics to service to zombies. … Cat March , graduate assistant for RSO development in the Office of Student Engagement. If students don't find what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54761

WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids

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… Partnership Laboratory occupies the first two floors of Western Michigan University's downtown Grand Rapids … and serves as a program to cultivate the next generation of engineers, designers and other skilled individuals to … our community's manufacturing leaders to bring this type of experiential learning to the region." The AMP Lab …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178

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

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 within the MBA program …

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

Miller Auditorium presents 'Dirty Dancing'

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… and Christopher Tierney (Johnny) in the North American tour of "Dirty Dancing—The Classic Story on Stage." (Photo … Classic Story On Stage" will launch the third year of its North American tour this September, and one of the first stops will be at Western Michigan University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32456

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

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

Faculty, student ensemble to perform Wednesday night concert

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Winds, an ensemble comprised of faculty and graduate students from the brass, wind, and … percussion studios in Western Michigan University's School of Music will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, … to the 21st centuries. The concert will feature the music of Dooley, Dvorak, Doppler, Nielsen and Stevens. Bullock …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27955