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Thinking outside the gym—SRC gets creative to promote wellness
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… executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closed all gyms and athletic facilities across the state until at least Monday, March 30—including Western Michigan University's Student Recreation Center —to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. But that action, says University Recreation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58582
Business student finds sweet success in mission-driven marketing
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… shop gives troubled youth a second chance at success. Western Michigan University business student Lauren Bliss is … mission-driven marketing. Counselor-turned-chocolatier Dale Anderson started the business in 2010, hiring people with … was matched with the company through her business ethics and sustainability class. It requires students to complete …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53200
Chicago-based Kontras Quartet returns for free performance
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… by Deanne Puca on Kontras Quartet KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University brings the Chicago-based Kontras … concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 . The event is free and open to the public. Kontras Quartet Admired for its … has established an international following for its vibrant and nuanced performances. It has been described as "a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44833
Journal on grandparenting launched by national center at WMU
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… Journal on grandparenting launched by national center at WMU Submitted by … families headed by grandparents has just been launched at Western Michigan University as a free open-access online … three-year-old collaboration between Georgia State and Western Michigan universities. About the journal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18130
Save the date for Fall Convocation
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… Mich.— Friday, Oct. 6 , has been set as the date for Western Michigan University's Fall Convocation. An annual … tradition, the convocation features an awards presentation and the State of the University Address, as well as talks and workshops for WMU faculty and staff. This year, all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40724
Principal trombonist of the Milwaukee Symphony to give recital
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… to give recital Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kanda KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of a residence with the Western Michigan University School of Music, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Principal Trombonist Megumi Kanda will play a recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24 , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30968
WMU trustees to consider 2015-16 budget, tuition at next meeting
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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Tuition rates for 2015-16 and an operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 top the agenda for the June 3 meeting of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. Trustees will … . Action items on the board's agenda include both on-campus and Extended University Programs tuition rates for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24492
Submissions for sustainability art show being taken now
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… Puca on Photo of WMU's We Sustain logo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students who wish to share their creative vision how they convey, express and visualize sustainability are invited to submit original … Center for Visual Arts in South Kohrman Hall. All full- and part-time WMU students enrolled in the fall …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18539
Chinese New Year Gala to be held on campus
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—China's food, arts and culture will take center stage during a festive, … traditional Chinese New Year celebration this month at Western Michigan University. The Chinese New Year Gala, for … filled. The gala features Chinese dumplings, sesame balls and other traditional foods, dance performances by the Han …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21371
WMU trustees select new board secretary
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… Schuemann KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During its Dec. 8 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees named Dr. … administration from Michigan State University in 2004 and a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Lake Superior State University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28993