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WMU revels in 'All-Steinway' status for 100-year-old music school

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… this year as the first university in Michigan to be named an All-Steinway Music School. With 118 of the … investment by private donors have an impact, as applicants to its highly selective music programs respond … In 1913, music became the first discipline to be organized into its own department at WMU. Today, some 400 students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6009

WMU nursing students lead hospital study that could change future of pressure-wound monitoring

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… Borgess's Navigation Center to the hospital where they will begin observing patients. Western's student leaders gathered … Maddie Bees helps fellow nursing students enter information into the computer system. Students learn charting skills and … risk factors for ulcers. But scoring is subjective and can vary depending on who is filling out the chart. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75334

Third-annual AMP Lab Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids

WMU-Grand Rapids

… Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids Submitted by Beth Pappalardo on Kids and parents build LEGO creations … dream about careers that will drive technology forward well into the 21st century.” Occupying the first two floors of … and to be able to provide K-12 students a place where they can explore the many opportunities that exist in the fields …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75134

Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna

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… Chianté Lymon was just 4 years old the first time she remembers encountering racism. There was a television crew at her … But the skills she honed at Western made her the perfect candidate to take SHARE to the next level. "At Western, I … 20th anniversary, Lymon is looking to take the organization into the future. "Working with youth is something we'd like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66995

Ethics lectures topics range from loving strangers to AI policy

Study of Ethics in Society

… its spring semester lecture series, with all events being free and open to the public The lecture series begins … “ Nature’s Best Hope,” covers simple steps that everyone can make to reverse declining biodiversity. The WMU Climate … hosting this talk as part of its "Climate Emergency: Spring into Action” series . Dr. Cynthia Klekar-Cunningham , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74557

School of Music presents annual scholarship benefit spectacular

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… School of Music presents annual scholarship benefit spectacular Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Vocal jazz ensemble Gold Company will be one of several performers at the showcase. … in which the diverse musical performances threads together into a montage of ever-changing sights and sounds: A brass …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9324

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… are certainly more blatant, there's no question words also can do a great deal of harm. And when it comes to mis- and disinformation, the impacts can be widespread: Words fueled animosity and violence during … The House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into the fossil fuel industry's alleged role in the climate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Monday, May 28, in honor of U.S. Memorial Day. … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. Contact: Tonya Durlach May 24, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/608

Spring 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… students during the spring of 2025. This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the … found objects, and acrylic paint are all incorporated into the final piece. instagram.com/the.wormwoman Colton …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/student-exhibit-spring-2025

Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic

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… Mich.—A simple social media invitation has blossomed into a nonprofit helping the heroes of the pandemic in West … You help people who are sitting at home wondering how they can be supportive without actually going outside and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261