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Frequently Asked Questions

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Questions For prospective students Q: Can I get a tour of the music building? A: Yes! If you have an upcoming …   Q: How do I qualify/apply for scholarships from the School of Music? A: Music scholarships are merit-based and … Only music majors are eligible for scholarships through the School of Music. Similarly, a condition of holding a music …

https://wmich.edu/music/faq

Bronco Spotlight: Jenny Steiner, Ph.D.

Career and Student Employment Services

… Bronco Spotlight: Jenny Steiner, Ph.D. Bachelor of Arts, organizational communication, 2009 Coordinator, … Student Academic Success Services at the  University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities Student Academic Success … were rewarding, I felt drawn toward switching to the School of Communication after I spent a summer as an …

https://wmich.edu/career/jennysteiner

Perry student wins $20,000 scholarship to study at WMU

News

… Kaytlyn Witgen , who will graduate from Perry (Mich.) High School this month, has been awarded a $20,000 scholarship to … University beginning this fall. Witgen is the recipient of a Mary Upjohn Meader Scholarship that is designed to … award includes a minimum ACT score of 26 and a minimum high school grade point average of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. A member …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/459

Trombone student named finalist in two solo competitions

News

… doctoral students. "This is really outstanding," says one of Bowman's teachers, Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger, professor of … The Paris Conservatory, New York University, The Juilliard School and the University of Illinois. Bowman's latest feat … to the accomplishments of trombone students in the WMU School of Music in the recent International Trombone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/156

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

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… Shed creator, and Brianna McCann, program manager in the Office for Sustainability, show off some of the wares available at the on-campus thrift … microwaves and mini fridges to kitchen tables, art and school supplies—free of charge.    “Students succeed when we …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

Attendance

CELCIS

… it to you.  If you do not understand the immigration effect of this policy you must ask your immigration advisor. … psychologist.    Note: Please note that only a Designated School Official (CELCIS immigration advisor) may approve … will be notified after it is approved by your Designated School Official   Absence due to religious observance It is …

https://wmich.edu/celcis/policies/attendance

Bronco Spotlight: Tyler Gilland

Career and Student Employment Services

… Bronco Spotlight: Tyler Gilland Bachelor of Arts, secondary education: social studies 2014 Current … Teacher  Current Employer:  Portage Central High School  Describe your current job:  I work with at-risk high school students to help them graduate. I also teach modern …

https://wmich.edu/career/tylergilland

WMU board to consider proposed 2025-26 tuition, room and board rates Thursday

News

… top the agenda when the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meets Thursday, June 26, at noon in the Heritage … lease for Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine; and setting the 2026 Board of Trustees meeting …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-board-consider-proposed-2025-26-tuition-room-board-rates

Mass Texting Policy

Policies

… Mass Texting Policy Policy number 15-03 Responsible office Marketing and Strategic Communications Enforcement … WMU.  These may include information about upcoming general school activities. 4.9.2. WMU non-emergency text messages … are followed. 8.3.  What does "closely related to the school’s mission” mean? Answer: The FCC interprets “closely …

https://wmich.edu/policies/mass-texting-policy

Frequently Asked Questions About Drumline

Bronco Marching Band

… Frequently Asked Questions About Drumline Many of the questions regarding participation in Western Michigan … please contact the department . Specifically, what kind of sticks do the snares use? We use Vic Firth Colin McNutt … drumline? The Bronco drumline is an ensemble-class in the School of Music open to students meeting the following …

https://wmich.edu/marchingband/join/drumline/drumline-questions