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Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established
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… Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established … full-time faculty, staff and administrators who have innovative ideas to help address the many challenges posed by … grant program offered through the Office of Research and Innovation. Funded by the Meader Presidential Endowment, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58925
New facility improvement projects continue
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… continue Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Noticeable progress is continuing on Western Michigan … May, with Zimmerman and then French halls following in a staggered schedule, concluding at the end of September. Each of … trees moved to other locations, says project manager Shannon Sauer-Becker . "We have been very selective with what we …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836
4 important questions to ask yourself before submitting your portfolio
College of Fine Arts
… for your art. Photograph your pieces straight on (not from an angle) and close to provide the most direct … inspired you to create the piece? Let the reviewers get to know you through your portfolio. 3. HAS SOMEONE LOOKED AT … you do - and your art school application and portfolio are no different. You’ve been looking at this for some time now …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/12/4-important-questions-ask-yourself-submitting-your-portfolio
Annual Student Art Exhibition Award Winners
College of Fine Arts
… fun, irreverent lines and the fluidity of the paint. No less impressive, Fourth Place winner Samantha Kuhn’s Medusa! is so bold, dramatic, and regal! Props to the woman who … In addition to these awards, six students received the Eleanor & Robert DeVries Award for Artistic Merit. In her …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/04/art-awards
Bronco Spotlight: Alexandrea Davis
Career and Student Employment Services
… part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is not only knowing that my talents are very useful in helping … overbearing workload and them the disappointment when I struggle to meet their expectations. What activities, resources, … as an introduction to complete independence. I was thousands of miles from my family and based in a foreign …
https://wmich.edu/career/alexandreadavis
Taste of Kalamazoo features food, music
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… after 6 p.m. Children ages 12 and younger are admitted at no charge. Gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 12:30 a.m. … Shag. 10 to 11:30 p.m. , Domestic Problems. Friday, July 25 Noon to 1:30 p.m. , Barn on Fire. 6 to 7:30 p.m. , Joe … to 1:30 a.m. , Chuck Inglish, DJ set. Saturday, July 26 Noon to 1:30 p.m. , Dumela Project. 6 to 7:30 p.m. , The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17088
The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus
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… Michigan), and I would listen to this gal play the piano. My parents let me take lessons, and I would walk four of … needs a name. Street was studying French at the time and suggested Les Jolies Femmes—French for The Pretty Women. The … have an uncle who has a recording studio called Hitsville USA. Why don't you come and audition?'" Barbee-McNeal says. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261
Employees invited to see high-energy orientation show
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… invited to see high-energy orientation show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … while students attend the show's evening performance. No registration is required to see the show, but WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16144
Michigan's Oral Proficiency Requirement for Teachers of World Languages
World Languages and Literature
… wish to become certified (e.g., their teaching majors and minors). In addition to passing the MTTC, candidates who wish to be certified to teach world languages are now required to meet oral proficiency standards. As of May 1, 2010, candidates can no longer be recommended for certification in a world …
https://wmich.edu/languages/academics/oralproficieny
November 20, 2017
Registrar's Office
… November 20, 2017 25Live demonstrations Thank you to … is on the commencement website under “Tickets.” Tickets not claimed by December 8 will be donated to the extra … Grading for the fall 2017 semester is open. Grades are due no later than noon on Tuesday, December 19. As a reminder, …
https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2017-11-20