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University Symphony Orchestra concert to feature folk melodies

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… and open to the public. The concert will begin with "Dance of the Yao People," composed in 1952 by Liu Tieshan and Mao … festival music and dances used by the Yao people of south and southwest China. The program will conclude with … World"). This popular work contains melodies reminiscent of Native American modalities and African American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27850

University summit to focus on student success issues

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… including nonacademic barriers that can affect the ability of students to persist in college. Keynote presentation A … be presented in the afternoon by Dr. Susan Dynarski , a professor of public policy, education and economics at the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38392

Applications due for assessment awards

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… recognizes and showcases outstanding efforts in the area of assessment at Western Michigan University. Recipients … who have made a significant contribution in the area of assessment of student learning. The unit award, which includes a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37926

Application fee waived for MBA open house attendees

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… attendees Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of Schneider Hall KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Those aspiring to earn a Master of Business Administration can get a head start this month … from WMU faculty and staff members as well as alumni of the program. To make a reservation , email …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20214

University nets second major award this fall for its diversity efforts

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… announced during the Oct. 3-5 Washington D.C. conference of Minority Access Inc . This is the second consecutive year WMU has been honored by the nonprofit organization during its annual Role Models Conference. Announcement of this year's awards was made during an Oct. 4 luncheon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19622

Campus community, area senior citizens preparing for prom night

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… annual Senior Prom is an elegant and nostalgic evening of dancing and entertainment that brings together senior … with WMU students and faculty and staff members for a night of Big Band music and lively swing and ballroom dancing. … for older WMU alumni and area residents to share an evening of fun and reminisce with current students. The theme for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31071

Participation needed for institutional transformation effort

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is creating professional learning communities that focus on improving … education. Broncos FIRST is looking to connect all of WMU's disparate initiatives aimed at student success and … the University received in 2014 from the U.S. Department of Education's First in the World Grant program.  First in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25412

Tickets on sale for 'Motown the Musical' at Miller Auditorium

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… . Tickets are available at the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office, by phone at (800) 228-9858 or (269) 387-2300 and online at millerauditorium.com . Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling (269) 387-2312. … "Motown the Musical" is the American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36897

Award-winning short story author next in Gwen Frostic Reading Series

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… 2017 Gwen Frostic Reading Series. Danielle Evans , author of the story collection "Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool … and communities. Her work has appeared in a variety of magazines, including The Paris Review, A Public Space, … and is now teaching creative writing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. About the series The Frostic Reading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43411

University Theatre presents 'A Soldier's Play'

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… racial tension and consequent unrest present in the ranks of African American soldiers during World War II. The play follows the investigation of the mysterious murder of an African American Army sergeant. Patrons and guests …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29826