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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

In Tempo: Vocal music alumni making their mark

W Magazine

… 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

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 … program. We will be positioned to offer students a valuable education that will prepare them for the many diverse …

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

WMU selects 'Maus I: A Survivor's Tale' for 2015-16 book read

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… first-year students are expected to read the book. Members of the Kalamazoo community as well as all WMU students and … planned for the fall. About the book "Maus I" is part one of the story of Vladek Spielgelman , a Polish Jew who survived Hitler's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24002

Academic programs to highlight annual Russian Festival

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… Festival will be held Nov. 15. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A series of humanities lectures and readings will provide the focus … Saturday, Nov. 15 , in the Fetzer Center on the campus of Western Michigan University. This year, the festival is centered around the theme of "Russian Winter Holidays." The event immerses attendees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20065

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… and will continue normal operation unless notified in one of four ways: Go to wmich.edu Closing announcements will be … to the WMU Alert system will receive notification of a closure via phone call, text message or both, depending … Feb. 2—A widespread snowstorm closed WMU and many others schools around the state. 2016, Feb. 25—A heavy snowfall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36820

Tom Rainey Trio to entertain audiences in free recital at WMU

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… the Dalton Center Lecture Hall on Main Campus. Consisting of Tom Rainey, drums; Ingrid Laubrock, saxophone; and Mary … guitar, the trio makes refreshingly new music full of momentum and dynamic ranges. Joseph Woodard, L.A Times, … and a mainstream sensibility and when he plays the smell of invention is in the air." For more information about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44786