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Sixth-graders get a look at college life at WMU

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… Michigan University for a day on a school-by-school basis and participate in free activities on campus beginning … . For the 10th year in a row, students will get a firsthand look at college life and the opportunities available … sights on college and take advantage of the Kalamazoo Promise tuition scholarship program. During the month, KPS will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/51811

WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away Submitted by David Bernard on Phyllis Joan Rappeport was born on February 19, 1929, in the New … in Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested a memorial contribution to one of the groups Phyllis

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511

WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards

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… of Directors. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of six "outstanding" college access advocates that … increase the number of Michigan students enrolling in, persisting through and completing postsecondary educational … Award based on three primary initiatives. The University is the first Michigan higher education institution to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23491

Paule Miller obituary

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… Miller , associate professor emeritus of languages and linguistics at Western Michigan University, died May 1 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was 91. Miller joined the faculty in 1961 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32193

Frostic Reading Series ends spring season with two final events

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… closes out its 2018 spring season with two final events this month. Two authors who have had their work published by Western Michigan University's literary press New Issues Poetry and Prose will be featured at 7 p.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46352

Two area seniors win $20,000 scholarships to study at WMU

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… in community and regional planning, geography, or tourism and travel. Schneidenbach The awards are made possible … Meader Endowment in WMU's Department of Geography. The fund is named for the celebrated Kalamazoo resident who was an … pioneer, an ingenious photographer and a philanthropist who gave generously to education and the arts.  Mary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23196

Boundary-breaking percussion ensemble Clocks in Motion comes to campus

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… Deanne Puca on Marc Mellits, Anders Koppel, Andrew Rindfleisch and Matthew Welch KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Percussion quartet … University. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45841

Association awards WMUK eight Broadcast Excellence Awards

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… radio station, eight Broadcast Excellence Awards. "WMUK is pleased that the station has been recognized statewide … work by a talented staff and the good faith that our listeners have placed in us." Staff members honored The … category. Cara Lieurance for "Let's Hear It Promo: Jeremy Siskind." Best Public Radio Marketing Materials and Promos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22536

Shirley Bach obituary

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… a frequent speaker and the organizer of presentations and discussions on topics ranging from cloning, genetic screening and end-of-life decisions to organ transplants and health care and research errors. Widely published and recognized internationally for her work as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45322

University Theatre presents 'The Whale'

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… Mormon Country, Idaho, a 600-pound recluse hides away in his apartment. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to a crazy … Tickets All seating for "The Whale" at York Arena Theatre is general admission. Tickets are $20, $18 for senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20948