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York Arena Theatre

Theatre

… the stage floor. The intimacy of the space makes it ideal for more experimental and edgy fare. The arena is frequently used for student-directed productions, including the Footlights I … theatre and English departments, providing the opportunity for student actors, directors and playwrights to collaborate …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/facilities/york

Professor's art exhibited as part of prestigious show in Havana

News

… recently invited to create a site-specific art installation for the 11th Havana Biennial in Havana, Cuba. The piece, … consisted of hundreds of cell-like sculptural forms and a sound component that invaded the façade and … work is a hybrid of the word "cyst" and the Spanish word for "system" (sistema), followed by the site's coordinates. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1225

R. Marcus 'Mark' Spink obituary

News

… Spink, an award-winning film producer and director and former Western Michigan University faculty member, died … narrated and acted in a variety of broadcast projects for class instruction; the promotion of WMU people and activities; programming for WMUK, the University's public radio station; and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1065

Sue S. Coates obituary

News

… verified) on Coates Sue S. Coates , longtime chair of the former Department of Home Economics and Department of … and doctoral degrees at the University of Missouri. Before coming to WMU in 1975, she had been chair from 1963 to … planned and directed annual field trips to New York City for textile and merchandising students for 15 years. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7809

Western Brass Quintet performs newly commissioned work

News

… Western Brass Quintet performs newly commissioned work Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Gaudete Brass Quintet will perform with the Western Brass Quintet. KALAMAZOO—The Western … Julia Filson, horn; Paul Von Hoff, trombone; and Scott Tegge, tuba. Western Brass Quintet Founded in 1966, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11156

WMU alumnus creates meaningful connections through storytelling

News

… videos, and photography. A few brands we've created for are Stryker, KitchenAid, Newell, Southwest Airlines and … Kalamazoo called Civil House. I wanted to create a place for people to have quality face-to-face time in an … and how did it impact your entrepreneurial journey? For me, my time at WMU had a huge impact on how I came to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48156

Dreaming in color, how Danialle landed an internship at Fiat Fiat Chrysler Automobile

College of Fine Arts

… internship applications does it take to get an internship? For me, it was around 63 applications. I began my internship search last September. But before I submitted my first application, I updated my resume … I started applying, I had two companies immediately ask me for an online interview. Online interviews typically involve …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2020/04/pd-internship-danialle

Lee Honors College student Nadia Famiano publishes first book: Julie Loves to Dance

Lee Honors College

… published in the first place.” The road to publication for Nadia went more smoothly than she had anticipated: “I … when they actually accepted it.” Nadia’s collaborator for Julie Loves to Dance was her illustrator, Nicholas … high school English teacher and created beautiful images for Nadia’s story. Nadia has dedicated Julie Loves to Dance …

https://wmich.edu/honors/studentscorner/2023/10/nadiafamiano

Phyllis Rappeport Piano Legacy Series 2024

Piano

… and more substantial ways, and she was enthusiastically forthcoming in sharing her vast experience and knowledge. … and guest lecturer, Marvin Blickenstaff.  While students perform in the competition, teachers may attend the lecture … Professor at Goshen College and Lecturer at The New School for Music Study in Princeton. A dear friend of Phyllis …

https://wmich.edu/piano/rappeport

Early Credit

Admissions

… Early Credit Earning college credit before enrolling as a college freshman is a great way for students to get an early start on their college education. WMU offers many opportunities for students to earn college credits before becoming a …

https://wmich.edu/admissions/first-year-apply/early-credit