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Heralded British historian wins WMU's 2017 Gründler Prize

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… (Photo courtesy of Alchetron) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A celebrated British judge, author and medieval historian has won … in his series of books about the Hundred Years War. Jonathan Sumption , dubbed by the British press as "the brain … which comes with a $1,000 cash award, was announced in May at the 52nd International Congress on Medieval Studies—the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40684

Symphonic and Concert bands to premiere work by faculty composer

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… bands will perform a range of music in a combined concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 , in Miller Auditorium. The event … thought provoking work, titled "Extinction." For more information about the concert, visit wmich.edu/music or call …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28517

Robert I. Sundick obituary

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… member who was involved with forensics research and applications for decades, died June 29 in Jerusalem. He was 71. … and often assisted in local criminal justice investigations. Sundick served as chair of the Department of Anthropology from 1988 to 1998. He was a graduate of the State University of New York and received his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26541

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will immediately announce closings due to severe weather or emergency conditions. Assume the University is open … and icy conditions closed WMU. 2014, Jan. 6-7—Significant snowfall and severely cold temperatures prompted many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36820

University Concert Band to present final concert of semester

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… Concert Band will present its final concert of the semester at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12 , in Western Michigan … event is free and open to the public. The concert will feature performances of Aaron Copland’s "Outdoor Overture," … and Rondo," as well as "Speak to Me" by Dana Wilson , featured composer for the 2015 Spring Concert on Wind and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22785

University Symphonic Band plans winter concert

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… University Symphonic Band will perform a winter concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 , in Miller Auditorium. The event … and open to the public. The variety-packed program will feature wind ensemble classics like Dahl's "Sinfonietta" and … Douglas Osmun . The closing piece, "Mothership" by Mason Bates, features electronica, techno beats and lighting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21658

Western Winds brings faculty, staff together for concert

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… will brings faculty and students together for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 , in Western Michigan … the Western Winds ensemble is comprised of faculty and graduate students from the brass, wind and percussion studios in … The ensemble will perform a wide variety of selections, featuring the music of Paul Hindemith, Willem van Otterloo and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21523

WMU United Way celebration slated

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… WMU United Way celebration slated Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A celebration at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 , in the Gilmore Theatre …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21043

University Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Classical era

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… University Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Classical era Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … will perform music from the Classical era in a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19 , in the Dalton Center Recital … No. 29 in A Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a very mature work composed by a very young Mozart, and the heroic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38528

Trustees set formal 'annual' meeting date

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… Trustees set formal 'annual' meeting date Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … agreed on Thursday, Jan. 22 , as their next meeting date, and the one designated as the WMU Board of Trustees annual meeting. Additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20768