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Celebrating five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University

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… Western Michigan University Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on WMU's Center for English Language and Culture for International Students celebrated its 50th anniversary in November, … never reach.   “The presence of our students enriches this campus, broadens our perspectives and deepens our global …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/12/celcis-anniversary

Avis M. Sparks obituary

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… Avis M. Sparks obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Avis M. Sparks , a former Western Michigan University … of her retirement, Sparks was a first cook in the Draper Dining Service. Her online obituary says she was affiliated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6512

Bronco Bash returns for 33rd year in new location

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… Bronco Bash returns for 33rd year in new location Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bronco Bash is set for Friday, … $25 late fee and processed pending available booth space. A campus tradition Each year, over 450 student organizations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7534

WMU-AAUP, President Kavalhuna launch scholarship to advance opportunity for first-generation students

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… launch scholarship to advance opportunity for first-generation students Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new scholarship aimed at supporting … WMU-AAUP chapter president. “We are proud to stand with our campus partners to help Western students achieve their …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/wmu-aaup-scholarship-first-generation-students

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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… review WMU's winter weather closure policy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan weather can change suddenly, … WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification via one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/50826

Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education

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… learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From lecture … evolution of Extended University Programs—spearheaded a campuswide effort to make the shift as smooth as possible. … particular, but also our maintenance and custodial staff, Dining Services and Residence Life, are doing a great job of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706

WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

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… to be renovated for use as alumni center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on East Hall, circa 2006 KALAMAZOO—With the proposed private … development of Western Michigan University’s historic East Campus at an official standstill, WMU officials have decided …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415

Trustees to welcome new members and elect 2013 leadership

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… new members and elect 2013 leadership Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Board of Trustees meeting set for Feb. 27 … day's activities will begin at 9 a.m. in the President's Dining Room of the Bernhard Center with the swearing in of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5074

New WMU trustee sworn in, to join board for upcoming meeting

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… sworn in, to join board for upcoming meeting Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Newly appointed … T. Haenicke   in a 4 p.m. ceremony in the President's Dining Room of the Bernhard Center. The ceremony included … they will hear a number of information items on new campus initiatives, including a new WMU marketing campaign …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34710

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion Submitted by Erin Flynn on NASO students at IndigiJam in … for Native students and Indigenous programming on campus, Western Michigan University’s Native American …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization