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WMU joins national initiative to increase study abroad enrollment
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… as part of a national initiative that aims to double the number of United States college students studying abroad … abroad in 2011-12 to 600,000 by the end of the decade. WMU beats national average IIE establishes an undergraduate … rate for colleges and universities by dividing the number of degree-seeking undergraduates who went abroad by the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14323
Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61
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… music and mentor to Gold Company, which under his direction became one of the nation's leading collegiate vocal jazz … Western Jazz Quartet. In 2012, Zegree was inducted into DownBeat magazine's Jazz Education Hall of Fame. Over the years, … charge and grow a similar group at Indiana University. He began his work there in fall 2012 as the Pam and Jack Burks …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402
WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards
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… contributions to a statewide effort to increase the number of Michiganders who earn college degrees or other … well as valuable partners in its effort to increase the number of Michigan students enrolling in, persisting through … professionals in Michigan." Accepting the award on behalf of the University were Dr. Mary L. Anderson , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23491
History
Landscape Services
… timeline 1885 —Carl Kleinstuck purchased the farm, Braggs Nursery (later known as Kleinstuck Preserve). The pond, … , an outdoor enthusiast. She designated that the property be used for research and education purposes. 1922-1951 —Dr. … of the biology department at Western Normal School ( WMU before university status) was appointed supervisor to the …
https://wmich.edu/facilities/landscape/history
CAS Student Interns with the Clinton Foundation
College of Arts and Sciences
… interest. Western Michigan University offers a large number of internships and junior Michelle Shember has taken full advantage of the internships that WMU provides. Shember, a public relations major and Spanish minor, has taken …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/michelle-shember
Events Archive
Soga Japan Center
… 3025 Brown Hall. Flier. Japanese Language Lessons for Teens Beginner Japanese language lessons for teens are now … students. The fee is $40 for four lessons, which will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on four consecutive Fridays, beginning September 26, in 2045 Brown Hall on WMU's main …
https://wmich.edu/japancenter/news-events/events/archive
Three executives awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2014
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… recipients of WMU's 51st Distinguished Alumni Awards will be recognized during a homecoming weekend reception at … were selected by the Rotary Foundation in 2011 for membership in the foundation's Arch C. Klumph Society. In … of Business. A scholarship for that major program has been established through Litehouse. Martin Daniel J. Martin …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18417
From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City
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… Michigan University's program," he says. "It's one of the best in the nation." Western's music theatre performance … spot in the newest class. Austin sings on stage at 54 Below in New York. "I didn't realize how competitive it was … (the program posted online), and I loved the overall vibe I was getting from the school." Austin got a jump on his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788
Monique Haley
Dance
… rehearsal, and creative process. In addition, Monique has been invited to the prestigious American Dance Festival (ADF) to be a part of their summer 2020 dance faculty. Haley will use … teaching tool to inspire an authentic ethos and connection between participants in their daily jazz practice. Pending …
https://wmich.edu/dance/directory/haley
Full-service immigration team supports global engagement
Immigration Support
… who is trained in servicing your specific visa type will be available to you,” says Ryder, who holds a Juris Doctor … she said. “These people often run into roadblocks because of complicated immigration regulations when they … duration after graduation. We utilize various lawful benefits to assist students to work in related internships …
https://wmich.edu/immigration/staffarticle