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PBS to air WMU alum's documentary on Joffrey Ballet

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… documentary on Joffrey Ballet Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Joffrey dancers performing "Trinity" KALAMAZOO—A … the Joffrey Ballet, and covers the ballet's 56-year history to present day, will have its national PBS premiere … company's late founders, Joffrey and Arpino, and just what made the company so special. The film also discusses …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3786

WMU teams claim top two spots at project management competition

Haworth College of Business

… State University, Michigan Technological University and Ferris State University. The team was led by  Dr. Daneshvar Kakhki , assistant professor of business information systems. … team, explained their approach. “We had to research what it would actually take to open a new college at WMU,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59292

Resume Sample - Theatre

Career and Student Employment Services

… Education Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies with emphasis in directing and arts management , Month Year Western … Theatre Goodman James, Director, The Epic Theatre Stop Kiss, Director, York Arena Theatre Props, Director, York … production), Director, York Arena Theatre Hawaii, Director, What Ado Theatre Waiting For Godot, Director, York Arena …

https://wmich.edu/career/resumetheatre

Dr. Richard R. Williams obituary

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… R. Williams , founder of Western Michigan University's holistic health program, died Feb. 5 . He was 77. Williams, a … time in private practice and other endeavors. He began his faculty service in the general studies unit as an … of self-regulation studies. Seven years later, he founded what was then WMU's Specialty Program in Holistic Health. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14819

Emeriti Council

Emeriti Council

… and supports emeriti in continuing to contribute to WMU’s mission.  The principal work of the Emeriti Council is to: Strengthen emeriti connections to the University … Western Michigan University. In October 1975, following suggestions from emeriti, President John T. Bernhard invited …

https://wmich.edu/emeriti

Grants and Awards

Assessment

… with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, is pleased to offer the annual Assessment Mini Grant program … June 30, 2026, with a maximum award of $2,200.  To see a list of the past recipients, click on the red archive button … a project based on student learning outcomes assessment. This program was replaced by the Assessment Mini Grant Program …

https://wmich.edu/assessment/grants

Student Employee Appreciation Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus

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… roughly 2,000 students, from cashiers to graduate assistants. In addition to performing tasks critical to keeping … the beginning," they add. "Many of her staff members struggled in the beginning of the year but have flourished since … for every student involved in the program is apparent. "What makes Mrs. Murray so special is her ability to go above …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71281

WMU alum and former trustee wins U.S. legal profession's highest award

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… Western Michigan University alumnus and former trustee Dennis W. Archer . Gathering in San Francisco for its annual meeting in August, the ABA honored … others a chance to participate in and be an advocate for what we believe are the right and proper things that will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34568

Apply and Audition

Dance

… overwhelming. Rest easy - we'll walk you through it all. Admission into the Department of Dance is a multi-step process: Submit a WMU application:  Seek admission to the university by applying through admissions. …

https://wmich.edu/dance/auditions

Physical therapy instructor creates scholarship to give marching band students a boost

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Rodney Weir's future success—and he hasn't forgotten his roots.  “The marching band added a great deal to my high school experience,” says Weir, an assistant professor of physical therapy at Western Michigan … I realized how lucky I was to be able to continue what I loved in college," adds Brad Kelley , an aviation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60421