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Art display shows how sketches evolve into larger works of art
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… on white paper, with the lightest portions of a drawing being the untouched paper. He will spend months on studies … out compositional and different value zones. "Sleeping Bear Dune" by Helen Kleczynski Kleczynski frequently … include structures—from the Pantheon in Rome to a timber-framed barn in Michigan. When she paints, she hopes to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8525
Fountain Plaza reopens after summer improvements
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… Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Rex Bell , representing the contractor, the Miller-Davis Co., … O'Boyle, Cowell, Blalock & Associates. Making remarks on behalf of WMU were Dr. John M. Dunn , president; Dr. Richard … Gershon , professor and Campus Planning Finance Council member; Peter J. Strazdas , associate vice president for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10405
High school musicians to learn and perform on campus this summer
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… 67th year when students from five states convene on campus beginning July 8 for the two-week program. During their stay … to the public. All music performed during Seminar 2018 will be learned and prepared during the two-week program. Concert … in downtown Kalamazoo. 4 p.m.—Woodwind choir and string chamber music ensembles, Dalton Center Recital Hall. Thursday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47708
Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars
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… star merger remnant. The magnetic fields inside them might be quite high, which will change how the electrons behave in nuclear reactions and how nuclear reactions behave. (NASA image) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where do our elements …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65582
WMU advertising student honored by national advertising organization
Haworth College of Business
… represented the University at a ceremony this spring. "To be named one of the American Advertising Federation's Most Promising Multicultural Students means that people believe in me and see potential in me," says Jones. "This … continue to grow, and I am truly honored that I was able to be a part of this program." Jones was nominated by Dr. Karen …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39199
WMU Theatre to present Midwestern premiere of 'The Witches of Eastwick'
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… bargained for. This musical is not widely known, having been produced originally on London's West End. It has not been approved for production for more than a handful of … the United States, and due to the tenacity of director Jay Berkow , WMU is lucky enough to be the first university to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42904
'Proven professional' to direct WMU's admissions office
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… recruitment at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, has been tapped to lead the WMU Office of Admissions, effective … including at WMU early in her career. "I am excited to be able to bring in a proven professional who has experience … activities to meet enrollment targets and priorities. "Becoming the chief admissions officer at a doctoral …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47494
Trustee, alumna was champion of WMU, Southeast Michigan
W Magazine
… away Aug. 15, 2023 , in Detroit. A “steward of service beyond self,” she was a member of several boards in Southeast Michigan, an active … Penn called Detroit home and was the president and CEO of JPW Strategies LLC, a consulting firm founded in 2012. During …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73606
Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence
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… strengths to make that happen." Book groups will convene beginning the week of March 14 and meet every two weeks. They will be hosted both on campus in the Multicultural Center and … coordinator for Urban Alliance. "Bleeding Out" will be provided free of charge to any Western student interested …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476
College of Arts and Sciences honors 18 alumni at 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards
College of Arts and Sciences
… at the Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 13 in Miller Auditorium. Every year, the College of Arts … of its 22 departments to select one outstanding alum to be honored over homecoming weekend for their achievements … Visscher (Department of Comparative Religion) Dr. Isabel Ruiz (Department of Economics) Henry Sias (Department of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73115