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Interested students urged to apply for 2016-17 Gibbs House Fellowships

Sustainability

… Gibbs House KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Gibbs House, a program of Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability, is accepting applications for … with half due at move-in and half due at the beginning of the spring semester. Each fellow will have a private room …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30769

Local gourmet chocolatier to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… (not verified) on Laham KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The co-owner of a family-owned gourmet chocolate shop will be the next … series at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Steve Laham of Chocolates by Grimaldi will speak at  8 a.m. Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30457

Honors college dean honored by international geochemists group

News

… on Koretsky KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Carla Koretsky , dean of Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College and … Geochemical Society, the largest international organization of professional geochemists.  The award can be made annually and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15865

Business student finds sweet success in mission-driven marketing

News

… to help Confections with Convictions spread its message of hope while learning about mission-driven marketing. … class. It requires students to complete at least 15 hours of community service and reflect on how the experience could … shop this past year. In the future I'd like to add a coffee bar to it," says Bliss, who spent a semester working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53200

George 'Stewart' Johnson obituary

News

… faculty member, died Aug. 6 . He was 96. Johnson, of Grand Rapids and Spring Lake, joined the WMU faculty in 1960 and retired in 1984 after 24 years of service to the University. He was a professor of mechanical engineering, including serving as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42231

Broadway producer picks WMU theatre student's song for contest

News

… contest. Ken Davenport , known for his productions of "Kinky Boots," "Avenue Q," "Godspell," "Macbeth" and "Altar Boyz," has chosen the song "Scared of Falling" by theatre student Kevin J. Watson II for his Davenport Songwriting Contest. "Scared of Falling" is from Watson's original musical, "Enough," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13122

Ribfest highlighted by musical performances

News

… event at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place in Kalamazoo. One of the original downtown festivals, Ribfest has been held … To complement the ribs, additional food vendors will be offering side items and sweet treats to top off the culinary experience. The event will also bring in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41161

Oboist teams up with pianist, dancer and lighting designer for free concert

News

… designer Peggy Mead-Finizio , will present an evening of music and dance featuring works by J.S. Bach and Elliott … to the public. About Courtney Miller Miller is assistant professor of oboe at the University of Iowa and has been hailed by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38477

WMU Libraries awards 10 grants to help reduce textbook costs for students

University Libraries

… see that instructors are continuing to understand the value of open textbooks for themselves and their students,” says … according to a report from the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Western students taking a … OER textbook expressed appreciation for the ease of access and financial relief. "I remember feeling so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73818

Gold Company returns to Miller Auditorium

News

… Michigan University vocal group that is recognized as one of the most successful in the world is coming to Miller … 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 . The show will showcase the music of Sérgio Mendes and Brasil ‘66 to today’s hits and much more. The vocal group GCII, under the direction of Nich Mueller , will also perform. Purchase tickets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21657