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Adam Houk

Trombone Program

… Music (Trombone Performance) DePaul University (2009) Why did you choose to attend WMU? My high school teacher, Tony … I thought that he would be a very good teacher for me. In addition, I felt that the studio size at WMU was great. There were enough students to have a variety of …

https://wmich.edu/trombone/houk

Western's thriving campus community returns with promise of prosperous year ahead

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… students got a jump start on Bronco Life during Fall Welcome. Fall Welcome ambassadors led a number of activities to … in activities to meet their new classmates. The Playfair in Waldo Stadium is a late-night highlight of Fall Welcome at … year and both residence halls and on-campus apartments are near full capacity. There are a number of reasons Western is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69092

On-air pledging starts Oct. 10 for WMUK-FM fall pledge drive

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… Oct. 10. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University public radio station WMUK-FM will try to "get the story" when on-air … of the drive, the station will invite listeners who became WMUK members to share their stories about how they became … have resulted in the acquisition of such programs as "Wait, Wait … Don't Tell Me!" This year's goal is $175,000. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1863

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… effort Submitted by Erin Flynn on Abondance Kibadi is learning to use his new hearing aids. They were made … solutions company Phonak. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Rattling silverware, clanking cups and the pitter-patter of water splashing … it all now at his Dining Services job after receiving some new hardware: high-tech hearing aids. "They make me feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Working with the Colon American Legion, the team … The team's concept includes a playscape for families with a nearby covered pavilion with accessible picnic tables. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401

Undergrad experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy

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… where she presented research she conducted for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. "COP was absolutely a moment when I couldn't believe this is … 93% completed at least one experiential education activity—nearly half in organizations like an RSO on campus. There …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57475

Area Latvians to celebrate centennial with arts celebration at WMU

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… Linda Treija on "Generations of Latvian Artists in North America: Similarities and Differences." A 3:15 p.m. talk by … Livonian Polish and Russian rule, the Republic of Latvia was established on Nov. 18, 1918, when it broke away and … from Russia in the aftermath of World War I. In 1944, near the end of World War II, Russia again invaded Latvia …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45903

Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves

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… brush piles in the Kleinstuck Preserve are to be burned near the corner of Chevy Chase Boulevard and Edgemoor … conditions are not conducive for a burn yet this spring semester, the next window of opportunity will be this coming … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596

Meet Johnny: Educational leadership Ph.D.

College of Education and Human Development

Meet Johnny: Educational leadership Ph.D. "My advisor, along … that I have had in all of my courses have been readily accessible." What is your favorite thing about the … of the course of study from my introductory courses all the way through my dissertation. What I have found to be quite …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-johhnny