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Faculty celebrate School of Music anniversary with concert

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… verified) on The School of Music has several events planned to celebrate its 100th anniversary. KALAMAZOO—Several … chamber music at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the … of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, will perform a composition for two pianos by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9291

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

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… WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show Submitted by … of steel and aluminum wheels for both light vehicle and commercial vehicle markets. About the project Knepley was … and heavy. In place of it in strategic areas, they added a composite-reinforced tape like substance that is lighter and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award

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… Mich.—The American Bar Association has awarded its top accolade to Western Michigan University alumnus and … Archer credited his parents for instilling in him a deep commitment to education and giving him the foundation he … has served on corporate boards for Johnson Controls Inc., Compuware Corp. and Masco Corp. About the award The ABA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568

Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon

Community Partnerships

… Mich.—Western Michigan University is seeking volunteers to help host several campus water and aid stations and … May 6 . No experience is necessary, and the entire WMU community is encouraged to participate, including students, … Now in its eighth year, the Kalamazoo Marathon attracts thousands of runners from all over the United States. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45675

From a galaxy far, far away, a winner in 'Star Wars' contest

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… the Study of Ethics in Society. The center invited people to write about what ethical lessons they have learned from … had been killed." Dr. Sandra L. Borden , WMU professor of communication and center co-director, said Clark's entry was … were posted on the center's Facebook page at facebook.com/wmuethics . As the winner, Clark is the new owner of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29095

WMU adds three undergraduate education majors, two concentrations

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… elementary/middle school integrated science—are available to students beginning in the fall 2014 semester, as are the … and Human Development. It is designed for students who want to teach science in grades six to 12 and will be a second … major required the creation of three new courses that have completed the curriculum change process. Elementary/middle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15796

Three faculty members named academic leadership fellows by MAC

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… Western Michigan University faculty members have been named to the inaugural class of a new academic leadership … and Feb. 19-21 at WMU. "Our MAC schools share a fierce commitment to academic success, research excellence and community service," says Todd Diacon , senior vice president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43138

Food truck owner next up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… Oct. 20, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . … city. In addition to the truck, Gorilla Gourmet operates a commercial kitchen and second mobile food unit and offers a … entrepreneurs and startup success to the greater Kalamazoo community. To learn more about the series, visit  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42875

Rita 'Claire' Callan obituary

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… 1974 and retired in 1992 after nearly 18 years of service to WMU. Her husband, Dr. Edward T. Callan, emeritus in … to the American Occupational Therapy Association's Commission on Education. Callan was active at WMU on a variety of college- and department-level committees as both a leader and member. Among other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42965

Wind and percussion musicians featured at annual festival

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… Music at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 , in WMU's Miller Auditorium and Dalton Center Recital Hall. Spring Conference is … each year to "promote the performance, understanding, and composition of quality wind and percussion music." The event … in band music. Each year the festival focuses on a guest composer/conductor whose works are featured during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39019