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World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western

W Magazine

… Johnson was honored by the College of Arts and Sciences with an Alumni Achievement Award from the Institute for … pinnacle of his craft. His installation—a triptych of African American folklore hero High John the Conqueror—was part of an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70894

Matthew Fries

Piano

… Fries Audio Clip 1:  Open Water  (Matthew Fries performing with Tri-Fi) Audio Clip 2: The Sweet Life (from his solo … a soloist and accompanist. The winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, his debut album, Song for … critics pick by Jazziz Magazine, and his continuing work with his collaborative trio,  TRI-FI , “takes on the Jazz …

https://wmich.edu/piano/faculty/fries

Baseball announces 2018 schedule

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… to be played at Robert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field with key non-conference match-ups at home against in-state foes Oakland and Michigan State universities along with Big Ten Conference opponent Northwestern University. … club will square off against Yale, Campbell and Mid-American Conference foe Miami in a non-conference tilt. WMU will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44159

WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion

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… commitment to a culture of inclusivity. McCorkle Dr. Candy McCorkle , currently director of diversity and … President Edward Montgomery . "I am confident that, working with the WMU community, she will help make us a diverse and … WMU to be the gold standard for diversity and inclusion." Candy McCorkle In her tenure with Alma College, McCorkle has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976

Thousands of visitors expected at Kalamazoo Blues Festival

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… Blues workshops Friday, July 13 7 p.m., Blues Harmonica with Dave Hunt. Free harmonicas for all attendees. Topics … conclusion of the seminar. Saturday, July 14 2 p.m., Build Your Own Cigar Box Guitar with Tim Brouhard and Alex Mays. Build a functioning, three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/792

New director named for Michigan Geological Survey

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Yellich KALAMAZOO—A geologist with more than 40 years of experience in mineral … than 30 states as well as conducted mineral assessments in Canada and Australia and both mineral and petroleum … validation of potential targets in Michigan, Minnesota and Canada. As director, Yellich supervises the activities of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10906

Business students win national sales challenge

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… on From left: Alexa DeVos, Kayla Reinhackel and Brian Curlett KALAMAZOO— A student team representing Western … gives the students a scenario in which they meet with a buyer and sell the payroll services of ADP, a firm … who witnessed the speed-selling finals. A strong tradition With this win, WMU continues a strong tradition at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11441

Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars

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… Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars Submitted by Erin … Davis’ schedule. An honors student who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, she’s managed … to learn to adapt to juggling or managing a lot on my plate without the experience that Western Michigan University has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59084

Student Organizations

Mathematics

… organizations are committed to bringing together students with a common interest in various aspects of mathematics. … Numerous activities take place each semester, held jointly with WMU's chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, the mathematics honors … Club is open to all Western Michigan University students with an interest in mathematical topics. There are no other …

https://wmich.edu/math/student-organizations

WMU institute renames program to meet dynamic demands of design industry

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… a move that marks not only a name change but a significant transformation that reflects a progressive approach to … design to interior architecture and design marks a significant moment for the institute, as it represents a shift … and interdisciplinary experiences students will have within the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72622