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Local residents may attend 2014 Medieval Congress for free

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… ends April 23. KALAMAZOO—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 … congress will feature 565 sessions, including presentations of scholarly papers, panel discussions, roundtables, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14934

Chinese New Year Gala to be held on campus

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… being hosted by the Confucius Institute at WMU. It was free of charge to members of the public who registered before all seats were filled. … tai chi demonstrations, a fashion show representing several of the country's ethnicities, Chinese folk songs, and more. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21371

Applications sought for assessment awards program

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… recognizes and showcases outstanding efforts in the area of assessment at Western Michigan University. Recipients … New this year, the collaboration award will honor groups of individuals who are working together within or across … who have made a significant contribution in the area of assessment of student learning. The unit award, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44716

Character lessons from college basketball next in Ethics Center talk

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… has come to a close, character lessons from the world of college basketball will be up for discussion when the Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society wraps up its spring lecture series. Dr. Janelle DeWitt , WMU assistant professor of philosophy, will speak at 4 p.m. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23021

Music therapy clinic will perform alongside families and caregivers

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… Over the years, the concert has become a joyous celebration of achievement and an evening of affirmation for the individuals, groups, families and … have participated in music therapy services over the course of the semester. For more information about the concert, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39393

Luke Kempner brings 'America's Got Downton' to Miller

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… show is produced by James Seabright , the original producer of the worldwide hit Potted Potter, written and performed by … in Sleeping Beauty for Salisbury Playhouse and as the professor in the UK tour of South Pacific. He's also appeared in the UK tours of

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22780

Grad Fair offers discounts on regalia rentals and more

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… Grad Fair offers discounts on regalia rentals and more Submitted by … Wednesday, Nov. 13-14 in Textbook Alley on the lower level of the Bernhard Center. Regalia may also be rented online at … exercises, tickets must be reserved through the Registrar's Office. Reservations can be made through GoWMU. Log in to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2650

Student awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University junior Alexis Lenderman , of Flint, is among just 1,000 undergraduate students across … Spanish in Quito, Ecuador, this summer. The Gilman Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46935

WMU trustees to welcome new member, meet in formal session

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will welcome a new trustee, James Bolger of Whitehall, when it meets in a formal session Wednesday, … to fill a vacancy created this spring when Michelle Crumm of Ann Arbor resigned from the board. Bolger will serve a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17589

WMU lauded for societal impact and outstanding value

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… has been named both a top national university and one of the best higher education values in the Midwest by … it explicitly rejects the criteria used by other high-profile rankings that identify schools "that spend the most … money, exclude the most students and impress a small circle of elites." The national universities list includes rankings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26361