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American studies program eliminated

News

… on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a recommendation during its July 18 … studies program in 2009 and concluded that all facets of it should be removed from the curriculum. Formal action …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8307

Betty J. Wellenkamp obituary

News

… came to WMU in 1968 and retired in 1981 after 13 years of service to the University. A native of Cassopolis, Mich., she also had owned and operated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7535

Cooking with the community: Nutrition students share how to make healthy food taste good

College of Education and Human Development

… Students and community members cook tempeh, a fermented tofu and alternative meat option with a meaty flavor. … members. Smoked tempeh cooked by SDA students and members of the community. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Who knew cooking nutritious meals could be so fun? Members of the community recently joined Western Michigan University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71045

Lori Sims

Piano

… Audio Clip: 10 Preludes, Op, 23, No. 7 in C Minor, Rachmaninoff Internationally-acclaimed pianist Lori Sims received the … Competition. Other prizes include first place co-winner of the 1994 Felix Bartholdy-Mendelssohn Competition in Berlin and winner of the 1993 American Pianists' Association Competition with …

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

Western joins Michigan universities in collaborative to spur innovation across state

News

… Consortium (MUICC).  "Michigan has always been a state of dreamers, innovators and doers,” says Lt. Gov. Garlin … universities across the state. Western joins the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State … state," says Stephen Haakenson , director of Western's Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center and an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74711

Who was Irving S. Gilmore?

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Who was Irving S. Gilmore? The WMU School of Music is named for Irving S. Gilmore, who found his … and encouraged others to support the creative expressions of the human spirit. He knew that cultural and performing … preferring to show his concern through frequent—and often anonymous—gifts that addressed a wide range of needs. …

https://wmich.edu/music/gilmore

Piecing it together: Julia LeKander wins Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition

W Magazine

… by Megan Looker on Julia LeKander won the grand prize of Western's New York Fashion Week Competition with her … as an aspiring designer. The opportunity to attend U of NYFW offers a fantastic glimpse into the endless possibilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70891

New Directions in Global Engagement Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… Engagement Prize The Western Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences New Directions in Global Engagement Prize honors … many WMU students are globally involved and the College of Arts and Sciences helps stimulate global engagement at …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/about/awards/directions-global-engagement-prize

Minorities and Philosophy

Philosophy

… Minorities and Philosophy The Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University is proud to … an international organization that: (i) promotes the work of minority and underrepresented groups in philosophy; (ii) … Since founding the chapter in 2017, we have hosted a number of events including reading groups, film screenings, talks, …

https://wmich.edu/philosophy/outreach/minorities-philosophy

Get Externally Funded: Elevate Your Work

Research and Innovation

… can propel your research to the next level, both in terms of financial support, but also in terms of your profile and the recognition your work may receive. In many …

https://wmich.edu/research/sponsored-project