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New music ensemble, Birds on a Wire, presents 'A Strange Magic'
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… of Music composers. The ensemble will perform Christopher Biggs ' "Special Anxieties," and David Colson 's "Duo for Trumpet and Piano" will be performed by Scott Thornburg and Silvia Roederer … And finally, Birds on a Wire will complete the program with a performance of Jennifer Higdon 's "Zaka." For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45250
WMU again named among 'best national universities' by U.S. News
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… 'best national universities' by U.S. News Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Fountain Plaza KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … row, the University moved up eight spots on the list and is now among schools tied in the ranking at No. 173, making it …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18468
WMU honored for diversity, inclusion efforts for fifth year in a row
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… WMU honored for diversity, inclusion efforts for fifth year in a … . Inclusion efforts are in alignment with and a major focus of WMU's Diversity and … funds that are targeted toward scholarships for students with disabilities. The Autism Services Center , which …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42545
WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study
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… and their personal lives in an assisted-living facility with residents who are in their 80s and 90s, an unusual arrangement anywhere in the country. “It’s not like being on campus, and it’s not like being at home,” … and relationship building, the students are cohabitating with about 40 elders to live and engage as side-by-side …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636
Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus
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… many aspects of everyday life, and higher education is no different. While adapting routines for health and … deep breathing, etc. Stay connected and check in with others regularly. Develop and maintain a routine. Reach … Simple tasks like shopping for groceries, sharing meals with friends and meeting with colleagues changed drastically …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60511
Six public career-related fairs being held at WMU next month
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… fairs being held at WMU next month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tony Dennis, recruitment and retention director in the Graduate College, talks with a student during a previous career fair. KALAMAZOO, … may attend employer presentations in addition to networking with representatives from participating companies. The night …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27284
Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model
College of Education and Human Development
… Comunitario, the first academic institution founded with the aim of implementing an American community college model. Yet given the novelty of this community college model in the DR, no data … reaffirms the community college's societal impact, aligning with the democratic mission of these institutions on a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74259
Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon
Community Partnerships
… volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … offices are welcome to sign up to host an excitement zone with or without a theme. All volunteers will receive a complimentary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38402
Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity commemorates 50 years at WMU
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… Alpha fraternity commemorates 50 years at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Epsilon Xi chapter … 50-year history at Western Michigan University, coinciding with WMU Homecoming Weekend 2012 . The Epsilon Xi chapter is observing this major milestone with several events, Oct. 4-6. An alumni speaker series, a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1826
Trustees approve move to put WMU name on Cooley Law School
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… move to put WMU name on Cooley Law School Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University … that would come from such an affiliation as well as its fit with WMU's strategic plan. "Today, there are 82 public universities with law schools accredited by the American Bar …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8244