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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

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… me. That’s something I can do because I can come up with the ideas.” This fall, Watkins will begin his journey … over any of the other colleges I was looking at.” THE BIGGER PICTURE Watkins’ career aspirations extend far beyond … ways of thinking, he saw the value this resource could have not only for him, but for every student. “College is a big …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

The spirit of adventure

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… The spirit of adventure Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU alumnus Jon Good, founder of … Co. Good graduated from Western Michigan University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, and … would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? Embrace the struggle! Entrepreneurship is not sitting in a coffee shop on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

Aidan Paciorek: Finding a career and community

Haworth College of Business

… all the Haworth College of Business has to offer. “I had no idea what I wanted to do. Luckily, I had an older sister … back. I instantly felt at home and loved everything to do with the major including all the professors; it felt like I … marketing professional. In the summer of 2023, he interned with SpartanNash where he was assigned a large project to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75082

Annual Sustainability Celebration features campus, community sustainability groups

Sustainability

… including students, staff and faculty a chance to connect with campus sustainability leaders. Join us for networking … Open house The Sustainability Celebration commences at noon with an open house that will feature campus and community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69181

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… surrounding the iconic 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open with his wife Jennifer Pierce Tedrow, B.S.E.’97, Jason … business and support our investors through new projects, bigger events, and a series of successful acquisitions is what … but feasible operations plan and executing flawlessly, no matter the size of the event. What is your perspective on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops

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… author to share war letters from U.S. troops Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Carroll KALAMAZOO--Best-selling … to service members overseas during World War II. He worked with major publishers to reissue them, and he has … Carroll founded the Here Is Where campaign in association with National Geographic Traveler. The project is an …

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Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… am amazed," McCorkle says. "There are lots of people right now talking about anti-racism, being equitable, … in the event also have the opportunity to meet with one of the  subcommittees in a break-out session to … then review the recommendations and present those along with action plans to the President's Cabinet. The group will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

Passion and dedication help computer science student reach the stars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Western and is now completing an accelerated master’s program. Shapiro says … the winners of that event.” Shapiro also held an internship with Open Systems Technologies that turned into a full-time … degree. Shapiro is working as an application developer within the company while pursuing his master’s degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73108

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