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Focus on English language learners at Humanities Center event

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… Western Michigan University. Dr. Shawn Loewen , associate professor in the Second Language Studies program at MSU, will … will discuss how second-language educators—L2 educators—often assume their efforts result in improved … as they hoped. Loewen's talk will explore the effects of L2 instruction from a theoretical and empirical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38245

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2024

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… 1 , for Spirit Day and throughout spring recess, but most offices are open regular hours. Faculty, staff, students and … are encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 10 … March 11. For emergencies only, contact WMU Department of Public Safety at 911. For non-emergencies, call (269) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74685

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

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

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

Thomas J. Carr obituary

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… University staff member, died July 15. He was 87. Carr, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1962 and retired in 1988 after more than 26 years of service to the University. He was associate vice president for operations for the University in the Office of Business and Finance. Services Cremation will take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33588

Most campus offices closed for Memorial Day

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… Most campus offices closed for Memorial Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on … and emergency services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Monday, May 29 , in honor of U.S. Memorial Day. There will be no classes. Listed below …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40061

New oboe professor to perform with University Symphonic Band

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… New oboe professor to perform with University Symphonic Band Submitted … Boerma , the band will feature a variety-packed program of wind ensemble classics, including John Philip Sousa's … the performance will be Dr. Nora Lewis , associate professor of music, who recently joined the oboe faculty. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37820

WMU ensembles perform for Latvian Association's Centennial Arts Weekend

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… the Kalamazoo Latvian Association and the Latvian Ministry of Culture at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25 , in the University's … event is free and open to the public. The concert is part of the centennial celebration of Latvia's independence and will be the culmination of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45666

Programs planned to clarify tuition-related employee benefits

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… benefit. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two different programs will be offered Wednesday, Aug. 20 , to help Western Michigan University employees take advantage of their tuition-related benefits. Program descriptions … themselves. It will be held in the President's Dining Room of the Bernhard Center and include representatives from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18022