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Jazz trombonist and award-winning composer to perform free concert at WMU

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… flutist, Finzer developed a fascination for the music of Duke Ellington and found himself, in high school, … performing at the annual Essentially Ellington competition of Jazz at Lincoln Center. It was then that he decided to … for the young Finzer while he attended the Eastman School of Music. Finzer went on to get his masters from Juilliard's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38055

Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers

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… through Monday, Oct. 19 . Employers have posted thousands of jobs to the online career site Handshake. Representatives … Career Center have also had conversations with hundreds of employers about their hiring needs. Using this trove of resources, employers from business firms to graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794

Groundbreaking music ensemble to perform concert

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Wyckoff, Chen and Millar Photo courtesy of Sonic Escape KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Innovative new music … Millar , violin; Nan-Cheng Chen , cello; and Shawn Wyckoff , flute; use body, mind, voice and story to reshape the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21347

Western Student Association elections approaching

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… at 8 a.m. Monday, March 23. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the end of the spring semester approaching, students at Western … will have an opportunity to vote for the future leadership of the Western Student Association as well as a proposed increase of the Student Assessment Fee. The 2015 student body …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22516

Students invited to apply for Gibbs House Fellowships

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… toward sustainable living are encouraged to apply for one of five yearlong residential fellowships at the Gibbs House. … student employees at a rate consistent with their level of experience and the scale of their project. Schedules will be flexible and arranged to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/3878

WMU trustees to elect officers for 2020 Thursday

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… WMU trustees to elect officers for 2020 Thursday Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to meet Thursday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. in … Ballroom. During the meeting, trustees will elect board officers for 2020. Trustees also will consider: A lease …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57612

Boston event recognizes WMU climate leadership status

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… more than 9,000 votes online. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two high-profile national sustainability awards Western Michigan … Award from Second Nature, the support organization of the American College and University Presidents' Climate … recognizes campus innovation and leadership in the realm of sustainability. The University also took home the award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20557

Registration open for fall 2017 lifelong learning classes, trips

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… Learning Institute at Western Michigan University is offering more than 60 courses, trips, and special programs … is developed by institute members with the support of WMU's Extended University Programs staff. Scheduled … began in early September and will conclude at the end of November. They run for one or more weeks and take place …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42319

Students can get involved in the community during Spring Staycation

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… learning in the community, to be held during the week of spring recess, March 9-13 , in Kalamazoo. Spring … program that provides opportunities for a small group of students to learn about social justice issues, such as … community members. Spring Staycation is sponsored by the Office of Service Learning, Division of Student Affairs and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21741

Assessment awards deadline approaching

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… Michigan University's outstanding efforts in the area of assessment. Friday, Feb. 13, is the deadline to apply for … Assessment Excellence Award. Winners in all categories of both of these awards will be announced Friday, April 3 , during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21458