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Ten incoming students win $50,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… WMU's mix of top scholarships for beginning students. The awards will provide recipients with $12,500 per year for four … for both types of scholarships, but can only receive an award from one. This year's Foundation Scholars have an … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25450
History
Medieval Institute
… The Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University was launched as a result of conversations between two … medieval studies was announced in May 1961, and plans were set into motion for an undergraduate minor. In 1962 the … works addressing the period from late antiquity to early modernity across the globe. Its journals and books are …
https://wmich.edu/medieval/about/history
Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61
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… Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve … Steve Zegree died in Bloomington, Indiana, March 7 . He was 61. Zegree retired from WMU in 2012, ending 34 years as … Michigan, 49008-5403. Related articles Memorial services set for longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree | April 16, 2015 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402
Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness
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… will reprise the talk for KCMHSAS' Mental Health Breakfast, set for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 1 , in the Radisson … a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always." About the presenter For his outstanding work as a … advocate and speaker, Hines earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council of Behavioral Health in 2012. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265
Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops
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… kiln inside Western Michigan University's Kohrman Hall, awaiting a dayslong firing. A whimsical creation whipped up … Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., and the National Museum in Stockholm, … got some better kilns than my own studio. It's a great setting, great artists, highly skilled people. It's fun!" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741
WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council
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… in school sustainability at all educational levels. WMU was named the 2014 Best of Green Schools recipient in USGBC's higher education category. The annual awards program is designed to recognize the best … "Every one of the honorees is a leader, taking risks, setting an example for others, innovating and diligently …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744
Academic programs to highlight annual Russian Festival
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… Opening ceremonies featuring local and WMU dignitaries are set to start at 9:30 a.m. Folk dancers, singers and … beloved Russian poet, Bella Akhmadulina. •At 3 p.m., Dr. Edward A. Cole , who recently retired after teaching history …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20065
Team of business students wins national case competition
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… students wins national case competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on The winning team from the case competition … WMU at the NGA competition, which began in 2010. "The win was really unexpected," Roerig says. "I knew going into this … Wheelwright says the cohesiveness of the WMU contingent set it apart. "The closeness and friendships of our team …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13998
2012-13
Western News
… 28, 2013 Story highlights: WMU reveling in its 'All-Steinway' status; Cousins, Hearit named to prestigious fellows … to lead Registrar’s Office; Semiannual Make a Difference award recipients to be honored at reception; On Campus with … Western News, Sept. 6, 2012 Story highlights: Recognition set for Sangren Hall, Lee Honors College; WMU named among …
https://wmich.edu/westernnews/2012