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School of Music showcase to support student scholarships

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… School of Music showcase to support student scholarships Submitted by … (not verified) on Gold Company II part of Oct. 7 fundraiser KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University School of … Grand Chorus and Percussion Ensemble performing "O Fortuna" from Carmina Burana. Other notable performances include a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1721

University Symphonic Band celebrates the music school's centennial

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… anniversary as well as to its storied band tradition. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. New Director … during the tenure of Richard Suddendorf , director of bands from 1979–91, who will conduct the opening work. Anthony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9525

Vivien Sansour

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… times of the year. The Palestine Heirloom Seed Library is an attempt to recover these ancient seeds and their … of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. She works with farmers worldwide on agricultural issues, seed conservation, … demonstration/recipe swap to inspire you to think about how seed-stewardship can revitalize food traditions. If you …

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Guitarist turned aviation activist to address WMU students

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… Guitarist turned aviation activist to address WMU students … a guest lecture for Western Michigan University students from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 , in 1720 Chemistry … organizations and at universities and major air shows. His articles have been published in journals such as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1509

Sangren Hall design team wins prestigious architectural award

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… University's new Sangren Hall has won a 2013 Honor Award from the Detroit chapter of the American Institute of … The $60 million state-of-the-art instructional facility is home to the College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Sociology. It also is used by departments from across the campus. This is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9605

Dancing, art and cultural activities highlight WMU China Festival

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… highlight WMU China Festival Submitted by Deanne Puca on This year's annual China Festival will focus on the culture of … Western Michigan University's sixth annual China Festival from  noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 , on campus in the … Association of Greater Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo Chinese Academy. Campus co-sponsors include the Confucius Institute at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55672

Gender equality on tap as ethics lecture series starts fall season

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Jungwirth KALAMAZOO—A visiting scholar from Germany will give her perspective on gender equality at … 2008 to issue sanctions against universities that do not show progress in increasing their share of female faculty. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1466

Ethics Book Clubs examine environment, prison and racism

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics Book Clubs examine environment, prison and racism Submitted by Sandra Borden on KALAMAZOO, … to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard" by Douglas Tallamy— Meetings will be at Bookbug/this is a bookstore, 3019 … in Kalamazoo on on Thursdays, Sept. 28, Oct. 12 and 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m . T he Department of Philosophy's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72887

Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys' at Miller Auditorium

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… Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi were blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the … records worldwide--all before they were 30. "Jersey Boys" is the winner of the 2006 Best Musical Tony Award, the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/239

Role of private health insurance examined in health care debate

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… focus next month when a Stanford University researcher visits Western Michigan University. Dr. M. Kate Bundorf , … titled "The Role of Private Health Insurance in Medicare," is part of the 2011-12 Werner Sichel Lecture Series and is … degrees in business administration and public health from the University of California at Berkeley and a doctoral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/193