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Preparing workforce for state-of-the-art bridge construction
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… on KALAMAZOO--Building bridges quicker, safer and with better quality components will be the focus of a workshop on the campus of Western Michigan … on-site construction time, improved work-zone safety and better quality components. Workshop presenters include …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/225
Free football rally in Grand Rapids for Bronco fans
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… University fans will rally in downtown Grand Rapids beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 , to help gear up for … feature complimentary food, entertainment, soft drinks and beer. The event is in preparation for the football season opener between the Broncos and Illinois, slated for noon Saturday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1305
Jerome G. Manis obituary
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… of WMU's graduate program in sociology. That effort began with a Master of Arts in 1958 and a Doctor of … than two dozen monographs and scholarly articles. He also began a faculty exchange program with Japan and taught and … A former staff sergeant in the Air Force, Manis had been living in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was active in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5848
Spanish instructor to read from, sign newly published poetry book
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… has released an acclaimed, new book of poems that will be featured at a book signing and reading in Kalamazoo next … W. Michigan Ave. A reading and question-and-answer session begins at 6:30 p.m. In addition to her most recent release, … story of a family, sometimes tragic, sometimes searingly beautiful, and always exotic, seen through the eyes of a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7694
WMU human resources student chapter wins fifth national award
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… for growth and development of its student chapter members as well as partnership with the society, support of the … certificate of merit to display at the University and will be recognized in the society's publications and at society … reflects the hard work and dedication of all WMU chapter members. The leadership of chapter president, Amanda Klage , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7849
WMU graduate designs trailer for Waterfront Film Festival
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… for the 15th annual Waterfront Film Festival that will be shown before each film screened at this weekend's festival, held … from music samples, with the music flowing from reggae, to funk to bluegrass. The video continues through a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7657
Merling Trio kicks off interactive concert series
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… 11 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The trio—faculty members Renata Artman Knific, violin; Bruce Uchimura, cello; … "Duo for Viola and Double Bass." The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan … Japanese and Dutch backgrounds. The Merling Trio has been hailed as a brilliantly distinguished group endowed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8978
WMU once again on U.S. News' list of top-tier national universities
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU has been featured on the U.S. News & World Report list since … this year on the U.S. News & World Report's annual list of "best national universities." The publication's 2014 ranking … universities was unveiled Sept. 10 at usnews.com and will be available later this month in a print guidebook on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9182
Faculty composers present an evening of new works
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… P. Bullock Performance Institute. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan … R. Coons, assistant professor of composition; Christopher Biggs, assistant professor of electronic composition; Andrew … featured on the program include School of Music faculty members Igor Fedetov, viola; Lin Foulk, horn; Bradley Wong, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9894
Acclaimed jazz violinist to perform with WMU alumnus
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… celebrating the School of Music’s 100th anniversary. Members of the quartet include pianist and WMU alumnus Xavier … Straight Ahead. She was the first jazz artist and African American to play Niccolo Paganini's famed Guarneri "Cannon" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9835