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WMU Fostering Success program saluted as a 'beacon' for college access

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… as a "beacon" for supporting increased college access. The Michigan College Access Network has awarded Fostering … vision for progress toward the Lumina Foundation's Goal 2025, which calls for increasing the proportion of Americans … access and success for youth with experience in foster care. Founded in 2012 through generous support from The

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38803

University Concert Band's fall concert presents something for everyone

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… for everyone Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of Miller Auditorium. KALAMAZOO, Mich--Western Michigan … works at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 in Miller Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. Among the original works for band are David Holsinger's Abram's Pursuit; Norman Dello Joio's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19570

Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… Students look on in a Chinese art class. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University is … begin the week of Sept. 14 . The 12-week, low-cost courses are open to the public now. All of them are taught in … A half-price tuition discount is offered to those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and staff members, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26592

Conference returns to Kalamazoo, grows offerings

Haworth College of Business

offerings Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Food Marketing Conference … supply chain management program for the event March 15 and 16 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. … chain management program to the conference planning, we are able to offer sessions focused on topics related to both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68718

Students to compete for $16,000 Multicultural Leader Scholarships

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… WMU KALAMAZOO—Some 140 high school seniors will compete in the Multicultural Leader Scholarship competition at Western … campus. Only qualifying students from select high schools are invited to compete. During the competition, they will … Martin Luther King Jr. Academy as well as one of about 50 Multicultural Leader Scholarships, each totaling $16,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13581

China Festival is chance to explore Chinese, East Asian culture

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University's fifth annual China Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 , on campus in the Student Recreation Center. The annual festival … Admission to the event, parking and cultural activities are free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may sample …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48743

WMU alum finds success in Broadway's 'Hamilton'

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… Flynn on Mikey Winslow poses backstage during a performance of "Hamilton" on Broadway. NEW YORK—A Western Michigan University graduate is dancing his way into the spotlight in one of the hottest shows on Broadway. Mikey … sometimes at a moment's notice, for those cast members who are unable to perform for reasons like illness, injury or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52509

CommUniverCity Night kicks off first Bronco football home game

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… CommUniverCity Night kicks off first Bronco football home game Submitted by Deanne Puca … Mich.—Western Michigan University's football team kicks off the 2014 season this Saturday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. with … which is the Broncos only home game in September. Fireworks are planned as part of the halftime program. Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18456

WMU trustees to elect officers at upcoming meeting

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… WMU trustees to elect officers at upcoming meeting Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will meet … programs and support initiatives at WMU also are part of the agenda. As is the case with all meetings of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30193

Distinguished alumni nominations sought

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… sought Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking nominations for the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The award, typically given … of the campus community and other supporting materials are welcome. For more information , contact Hardy Figueroa …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21954