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Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

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… she says. “There was a military base there, and both of my parents teach in military schools. I’ve pretty much … people,” Cochran said. “My schoolmates gave me a nickname of ‘Mom’ because I can be such a caretaker. Military kids can have a lot of stress, so I like to help with that. I decided I wanted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548

Ringers needed for WMU Day at the Kettles

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… WMU Day at the Kettles is planned for Saturday, Dec. 2 , offering Western Michigan University students, alumni, and … a special opportunity to give this holiday season. Members of the WMU community are asked to serve as volunteer ringers … school spirit. According to the Salvation Army, dozens of Broncos volunteer each holiday season to help collect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43592

WMU earns seventh consecutive Tree Campus USA designation

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU was one of two Michigan universities to be recognized as a Tree … and sustain healthy community forests. WMU was one of 29 U.S. colleges and universities, and only two in … project. An Arbor Day observance. "The honor of a Tree Campus USA designation is a point of pride for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22470

OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon

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… OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon Submitted by Anonymous … at Western Michigan University is staging a fall kickoff, while registration for courses and day trips it offers for adults is approaching. The "Fall Kickoff: What's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33778

Pianist John Mortensen to present recital

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— John Mortensen , a performer and teacher of classical and jazz piano, will present a broad range of genres in a recital set for at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 , … Program selections will range form the Baroque works of Scarlatti and Bach to jazz musicians like Thelonious Monk …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27435

Western Brass Quintet to present CD release concert

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… André Lafosse, Richard Peaslee and former WMU School of Music Director David Colson. Bullock Music Performance Institute Established in the fall of 1985 and renamed in 1988 in honor of its founder, the institute's mission is to add to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27102

Disability services office slates employee lunch and learn series

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… Disability services office slates employee lunch and learn series Submitted by … in college can be daunting for students who have a variety of disabilities. To promote awareness of the accommodation … 13 —Autism spectrum disorder, D-132 Engineering and Applied Sciences Building. Feb. 20 —Visual impairments, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21425

WMU brown-bag lunch forums to discuss General Education

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… Michigan University faculty, instructors and other members of the campus community are invited to a series of brown-bag lunches to discuss the University's General … ; Tuesday, Nov. 18 ; and Wednesday, Dec. 3 . This series is offered by the Faculty Senate's Ad Hoc Committee on General …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19692

Numerous events in November to honor veterans

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A wide range of events are being held on the campus of Western Michigan University and in the local community … will be providing free meals to veterans. Get a list of participating eateries at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36106

Local artist to display work, lead discussion on culture shift

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… Psychotherapist and artist Alessandra Santos-Pye of Kalamazoo will present "From assimilation to integration: The acculturation journey of a Brazilian American" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, … an interactive dialogue surrounding her exhibit, a series of paintings depicting a shift from "assimilation" to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18634