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Campus office hours released for Independence Day

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… classes Wednesday, July 4. Additionally, many offices will be closed for the holiday recess. Classes resume and all offices resume normal hours Thursday, July 5 . Listed below are Independence Day holiday hours for select … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47734

Freshwater studies graduate already making a splash in his field

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… love most about the water is it contains a whole new world beneath its surface," says RJ Bolzman, who earned a … Michigan University allowed him to channel that passion into purpose. "There's so many different ways to expand on … a WMU alumnus Saturday, June 27 . While the pandemic canceled traditional plans to mark the occasion walking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60101

Trustees reauthorize borrowing for building projects

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… July 25 to authorize the University administration to enter into one or more loans or unsecured line of credit … residential living complex, construction for which is just beginning this summer. Renovation of a building at 300 … Portage St. in downtown Kalamazoo that is owned by WMU and being leased by the WMU School of Medicine. Both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1109

Finding Common Ground

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… may seem like a utopian fantasy. Dr. Rudolf Siebert, professor emeritus of comparative religion, is looking … What we want to do is see it come to a level where people can quietly and rationally talk about these things." A … Sunday 1945, the theme of religion is indelibly woven into the fabric of Siebert’s life story. While being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

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… Genemarkers' exponential growth. It's an accomplishment being celebrated by the Biosciences Research and … foundation in the skin care industry before diversifying into clinical genetic testing. The company found itself … From a simple cheek swab, Genemarkers' researchers can determine how a person's genetics influence the way …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

Author to keynote annual Chavez Scholarship fundraiser

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… of Cesar E. Chavez scholarship fundraising dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 , in the Fetzer Center … main campus in Kalamazoo. The cost is $40, and tickets will be available through Friday, March 30. Presenting the keynote speech will be author Elva Trevino Hart, a computer professional for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/277

Football, fun and fans highlight homecoming week

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… during Western Michigan University's homecoming week beginning Sunday, Oct. 10 through the game on Saturday, Oct. … include: Sunday, Oct. 10 WMU Theatre and Dance presents “Into the Woods” at 2 p.m.   at the York Theatre Courtyard. … More details and link to video when available . Event is canceled. Homecoming Carnival, 1 to 4 p.m., Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65814

Check out WMU’s latest Human Library event Feb. 12

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—She’s been accused of “talking White” and “acting Black.” Of being … judge a book by its cover,” but to instead delve deeper into topics they may otherwise not have had the opportunity … sessions for those interested in being “books” that can be checked out. Visitors, who must present a valid WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57540

David Sedaris to perform at Miller Auditorium

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—NPR humorist and bestselling author David Sedaris will perform at Miller … New Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” There are a total of seven million copies of his books in print and they have been translated into 25 languages, and he has been nominated for three …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19747

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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… and two national champion flight teams were inducted into the Western Michigan University College of Aviation … and National Association of Agricultural Aviation. Members of the 1947 and 1948 Sky Broncos national championship … Professionals. Since his graduation, he has repeatedly returned to his alma mater to serve as a mentor and role model …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239