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Two WMU student jazz groups secure national outstanding performance awards

News

… DownBeat magazine in its 48th annual Student Music Awards. The  Fourtunate Cats and  Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble secured outstanding performance awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz … studies chair in the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music. “We are very proud of this year’s winners and of the guidance …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-student-jazz-groups-secure-downbeat-student-music-awards

Benefits—Police Officers (POA)

Human Resources

… Benefits—Police Officers (POA) 2026 Benefits and Rates Summary Benefit … Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible spending accounts Health care benefits Life insurance Long-term disability …

https://wmich.edu/hr/benefits-police

Student fieldwork reimagined through virtual reality

University Libraries

… Submitted by Angela Brcka on Fredrick Magi (left), Dr. Heather Petcovic (center) and Alex Teal (right) partnered to … and his team. “The VR Tech Lab has completely transformed what is possible instructionally. Without it, space and … teaching assistants Aylin Yildirim and Justin Honer to prepare materials for the assignment. Teaching assistants Doaa …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-student-fieldwork-reimagined

Research and Publications

World Religions and Cultures

… Research and Publications The Department of World Religions and Cultures at Western … to acknowledge publishing accomplishments and research areas. Publications Faculty Graduate students Alumni … Visscher Religious diversity and pluralism in the United States Spirituality, culture and health Interfaith relations …

https://wmich.edu/religion/publications

New gifts will support K Promise students headed for teaching careers

News

… gifts will support K Promise students headed for teaching careers Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: … Loftis, Washington and Rice KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An anonymous $250,000 gift to Western Michigan University will provide … students who hope to become educators and could enhance the diversity of Kalamazoo Public Schools' teaching staff. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31819

To Laugh or Cry: Comedy as a Tool for Hope

Multicultural Affairs for Students

… by Nathan Nguyen on Forums and workshops Fri, 03/20/2026 - 5:00pm - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 6:30pm 1910 Sangren Hall … 5-6:30pm in Sangren 1910. This event is free and open to the public.  Actress Kausar Mohammed's film, television, and … Appendage, Little, The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night, What Men Want, CW's The Flash, Jurassic World: Camp …

https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events/kausar-mohammed

Food marketing students clinch second place at national university case competition

News

… and Erin Richter of Gurney, Illinois, took second place at the 2021 National Grocers Association Student Case Study … operations, and how retailers with local supply chains are better equipped to adapt to widespread shortages of … to share about growing up with local products and what they meant to us. We knew if we let our personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63778

Eye Itching and Drainage

Sindecuse Health Center

… with discharge is burning, itching, or drainage from the eye of any substance other than tears. Sometimes burning and itching eyes are due to environmental pollutants. If secondhand cigarette …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/clinic/self-care/eye-itch

Sunseeker shines as WMU team ‘exceeds expectations’ at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… at Formula Sun Grand Prix Submitted by Erin Flynn on The Sunseeker Solar Car Project took fourth place in the … start to a comeback for the team, and I have high hopes for what we can accomplish next year," says  Ashley Faulk , an … director of media. "All these teams come together and are helping each other get their cars on the track, cheering …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

First Generation College Student Celebration

Merze Tate College

… College Student Celebration Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on Other Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:30pm - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 9:00pm 1st Floor Sangren Hall … college student is typically known as a student whose parents or guardians have not completed a four-year …

https://wmich.edu/merzetate/events/first-gen-celebration