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Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role

News

… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lisa Garcia , director of Western Michigan University's Business Connection, will … for the community partnerships position after the departure of Kara Wood , who is leaving the University to become executive director of Grand Action 2.0, a business-based private nonprofit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168

Reggae music, Caribbean food and island beverages in Kalamazoo

News

… headlines Friday, June 15. KALAMAZOO--Three days and nights of reggae music will run Thursday to Saturday, June 14-16 , … Volunteer Kalamazoo and Huntington's Disease Society of America Great Lakes Region. Visit islandfestkalamazoo.com …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/584

Island Festival features music, food

News

… Deanne Puca on Scene from the 2011 festival (Photo courtesy of islandfestkalamazoo.com) KALAMAZOO—The Island Festival features three days and nights of reggae music Thursday to Saturday, June 20-22 , at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7542

3 Things You Should Know About 2FA

Information Technology

… 2FA. Do I Have to Use 2FA Every Time I Log In? Nope! The Office of Information Technology highly recommends students use the … for 2FA (such as a tablet). Instructions for utilizing each of these methods can be found at 2FA Backup Options. What If …

https://wmich.edu/it/techtalk/2020/01/two-factor-authentication

Staff and faculty highlights

University Libraries

… University's Make a Difference Awards in recognition of their outstanding service to the University. Engaging … students in a new role Kate Langan Engagement Librarian Professor Kate Langan transitioned from our Instruction and … in fall 2021. Students returned to campus, with over 75% of classes having an in-person component, and we were happy …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/02/impact-report-staff-facutly-highlights

WMU climate change working group awards mini-grants to faculty, students

College of Arts and Sciences

… In collaboration with the Western Michigan University’s Office for Sustainability, the WMU Climate Change Working … Group awarded a Climate Change Teaching Fellow mini-grant of $500 to seven successful applicants. The awards seek to foster the integration of climate change as a topic in WMU courses at all levels …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/ccwg-2020-awards

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Latinx Employee Association at WMU

… About The objectives of the LEA are to support the recognition and advancement of Latinx staff, faculty, and students ( V.O.C.E.S. ): V. … about Latinx assets and issues S. Support development of sustainable initiatives light left …

https://wmich.edu/lea/about

WMU's regional manufacturing lab installs new high-tech equipment

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… high-tech equipment Submitted by Deanne Puca on The first of three new machines at the Grand Rapids laboratory required removal of one of the windows facing Cherry Street and two cranes in order …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54935

WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council

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… have announced a new collaboration to improve the state of adult literacy in the region. The partnership—signed by … partnerships; and Michael Evans , executive director of the Kalamazoo Literacy Council—formalizes and strengthens … both organizations have been collaborating in a variety of areas to explore best practices for adult literacy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279

Parental Notification

Student Rights and Responsibilities

… to the revisions in July 2000, permit institutions of higher education to notify parents/guardians of students who are under the age of 21 if their student has been found responsible for …

https://wmich.edu/studentrights/parental-notification