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Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts
University Libraries
… came to be. From June to October , residents and visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the rich heritage and … neighborhood associations and community organizations to share what's happening in their area today. Sharing current and historical information in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71724
Fall honors college talks focus on global citizenship
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A wide range of global citizenship topics are being examined this fall in a series of talks that began Sept. 10 and are continuing through Dec. 3 at Western Michigan University. All 11 multidisciplinary talks are free and open to the public, and being held from noon to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18631
WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students
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… courses to members of the greater Kalamazoo community that are taught by experienced WMU faculty members. It is a … receive free books, tuition and supplies. There are no age or citizenship requirements for the program. Active participants also are encouraged to request assistance with their college or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37253
South Neighborhood work kicked off with input sessions, survey
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… such as housing options and amenities, sustainability, shared facilities and parking. Take online survey The sessions and survey are the first steps in an initiative announced last fall to … for every one removed will be implemented; one student suggested concentrating these to form a park. More workshops …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46677
Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… 2023 and took a tour of Floyd Hall. Castellano and Clark are pictured with WMU faculty and members of the Sunseeker … of Engineering and Applied Sciences honors alumni who are making an impact in their fields and in their … the university that gave me my start." Tell us about your career journey. "I had a fantastic career with Ford and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471
Governor names new trustees to Western’s governing board
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… Board of Trustees. Joining the University’s board are James L. Liggins Jr. , senior counsel with the Kalamazoo office of … through Dec. 31, 2028 . “We appreciate the diligence and care Gov. Whitmer devoted to these appointments,” WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74314
Ohio family chooses WMU to use newly raised MSA research funds
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… sure he does all he can to make sure the disease's days are numbered. Cervone and his family traveled to Western … past decade focusing its efforts on finding a cure for the rare neurological degenerative disorder. The $3,350 check … in March in what is believed to be the first-ever MSA awareness race, which drew more than 200 runners to Fairborn. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/609
WMU to break ground for Legacy Collections building
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… records for all of Southwest Michigan. The 16,000-square-foot, $8.3 million Legacy Collections Center, officially … State Hospital, all of which constitute a Michigan historic area. The new legacy facility will be at the end of Calhoun … housed in East Hall, WMU's first building. The collections are shelved in what was the campus's gymnasium. Additional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/990
Four partner community colleges sign new agreements with WMU
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… a critical credential that will help them throughout their careers. The presidents of four community colleges with close … College President Gary Wheeler , • Kellogg Community College President Dennis Bona , • … Knight . Reverse transfer agreements, WMU’s Greene says, are a way to honor the college choices and paths students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3362
Readings to launch new poetry anthology published by New Issues
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… of English at Hope College. Poems by both Olsen and Ridl are included in the anthology, which has won high praise … readings, the poets featured and their times and locations are: Nov. 21: Christine Rhein, Patricia Clark, David James, … Endowment for the Arts and Bells Brewery. To order Copies are available for purchase at wmich.edu/newissues , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10069