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E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Dionne KALAMAZOO—A high-profile Washington Post columnist will lead off when the University … to the public. Three other accomplished writers will be waiting on deck to tackle such thorny issues as what the … Cesari, professor at the French National Center for Scientific Research in Paris, "Islam and Democratization: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283
Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research
College of Arts and Sciences
… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When faced with a scientific mystery, Western Michigan University doctoral … since her undergraduate studies. Hack’s interest in science was sparked at a young age when her grandfather gave her a … to National Geographic. She became intrigued by biology and was inspired to conduct her own childhood research, eager to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663
Peace Week features exhibit and Never Alone Tour
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… is Monday through Friday, April 2-6, and includes a nature walk, exhibit and visit by Sacramento Prisoner Support and … at WMU. Monday, April 2 West Lake Preserve Nature Walk 5 p.m. gather at the Wesley Foundation Will Reding of … Never Alone Tour 4 to 6 p.m., Bernhard Center Brown and Gold Room The nationwide Never Alone Tour features …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/194
WMU hockey coach to face off in Keystone Series opener
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… brings international experience. He coached Team Canada to gold medals at the 2007, 2003 and 1997 World Hockey … annual tournament in Switzerland—for Team Canada. He was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9481
University recognizes electrical and computer engineering professor with scholar award
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… electrical and computer engineering professor with scholar award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Massood Atashbar … Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during the Fall Convocation ceremony. Faculty chosen … artistic, literary, philosophical, historical, technical or scientific achievement, bringing wide recognition from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68941
Multimedia arts technology student's success amplified by 'instrumental' Western instructors
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… chemistry degree at Northern Michigan University. While he was interested in the subject, it didn't really spark excitement like music did. "I was playing guitar, trying to sing a little bit, I was … also worked as a live sound engineer for Western's renowned Gold Company and Gold Company II jazz ensembles and a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66644
Lori Sims
Piano
… pianist Lori Sims received the first prize gold medal at the 1998 Gina Bachauer International Piano … Symphony and the NordDeutsche-Rundfunks Orchestra. Sims was the first local artist to be featured at the Gilmore … Leon Fleisher, Claude Frank, and Arie Vardi. At Yale she was awarded the Dean's Prize for most outstanding graduate …
https://wmich.edu/piano/faculty/sims
Testing the interdunal waters
College of Arts and Sciences
… Testing the interdunal waters Schriever examines insects in the lab with students … wetlands are places of great biodiversity, yet little scientific research exists about these rare habitats. Dr. … the interdunal wetlands come and go based on lake water levels. Due to their natural rarity and restricted …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/schriever
Community boards and committees
Community Partnerships
… State of Michigan Region 8 Prosperity Task Force United Way of Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Board of Directors Vine … Institute Advisory Board WMU-City of Kalamazoo "Shared Gold" Implementation Committee (civic action plan) WMU-KVCC …
https://wmich.edu/community/about/boards
Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space
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… shuttles blasting off from Cape Canaveral accelerate toward the sky with explosive chemical reactions, electric propulsion is a more efficient way to move rockets, satellites and other objects once … and vocal performance. Taking music classes alongside her scientific studies, she found, helped her excel in the lab. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430