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WMU's new music ensemble, jazz group to perform

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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 … dynamic compositions combine the energy and creativity of modern jazz, with the textures and timbres of classical … The evening will also include the 2017 Fisk Composition Award composition "Nacreous" by student Lucas Stanley. Other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38119

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

W Magazine

… one of the most discussed topics in the world since ChatGPT was released to the public in late 2022. While the … accurate information.” Given that generative AI models are designed to predict the next word or sequence of words … I have had students use generative AI to match their sets of interest with museums or to create a travel …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

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… Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions Submitted by Adam Dietz on WMU alum Steve Neal draws on his playing days at … the work. People like Midwest area scout Steve Neal .  “You wake up early, get to the school and try to get with … the gridiron, finding immediate success. Neal had a record-setting career for the brown and gold, earning a spot in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

Free community celebration commemorates Chinese Moon Festival

International Student and Scholar Services

… Festival at Western Michigan University commemorates the traditional Chinese Moon Festival, which will be held from noon … which attendees could win Chinese paintbrush or craft sets. The festival is being organized by WMU's Haenicke … with the Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo, Modern Chinese School of Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo Chinese …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26452

WMU named one of five universities to lead new state teacher preparation program

College of Education and Human Development

… by the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative (MEWI), is designed to fundamentally transform how Michigan recruits, … important work will deepen our collaboration with school districts and K–12 mentor teachers in providing … experiences, creating more affordable and flexible pathways into the profession, and establishing sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/wmu-selected-statewide-teacher-preparation-initiative

Classes and trips part of spring lifelong learning activities

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Registration is under way for Lifelong Learning Academy classes. KALAMAZOO—Classes on such diverse subjects as the opera, oriental rugs, modern newsgathering and French conversation are on tap …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4507

Bioethics scholar Art Caplan gives public lectures at WMU

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… University. Dr. Art Caplan , the Emmanuel and Robert Hart Director of the Center for Bioethics and the Sidney D. … the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia University. He was the associate director of the Hastings Center from … the 50 most influential people in American health care by Modern Health Care magazine. Caplan's visit is co-sponsored …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/143

Professor's book on ethical issues of terrorism and torture published

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… not take this position lightly. He begins by examining the way terrorism challenges traditional norms, discussing the morality of various practices … and political approaches to deepen our understanding of modern terrorism, the ticking-time-bomb hypothetical and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3698

Veteran administrator is associate dean of Lee Honors College

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… of dance, will begin her new role Wednesday, Jan. 1 , pending approval by the WMU Board of Trustees. Baas has been a … as dance department chair since 2012. Prior to that, she was chair from 1996 to 2001 and did three stints as interim … master's degrees in dance from WMU and a master's degree in modern dance from Case Western Reserve University. Lee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12167

Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas

College of Aviation

… Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits … to volunteer if they are unable to get an internship. Or set up a job shadow."  Lucas during her first time speaking …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/lucas