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Permaculture project abroad receives grant from WMU Office of Sustainability

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… grant, WMU study abroad participants will work to raise up communities, contribute to health and wellness for … site for students to implement their sustainable design solutions and projects. The WMU Office for … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/01/sustainability-grant

Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 2025 Spring Guest Lecture Series this month. All events are free and open to the public. Prior registration is … established in 1998, fosters an environment that supports the global engagement of the WMU community. Its … engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring

From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar Exploration

College of Aviation

… NASA at the Kennedy Space Center where he is involved in supply chain and logistics management to support current and … supply chains, helping with advising on logistics design considerations, or planning the long-term sustainment … Salah ad Din Province of Iraq As the military years were logged, he transitioned into a logistics officer "where I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/05/kosters

Interactive wayfinding maps help library users locate materials with ease

University Libraries

… where to go before they even arrive at the stacks.”  The updated interactive maps also allow users to explore library … This tool makes it easy.” In addition, the maps now support shareable links and directions that patrons can use … send customized guidance to patrons, improving reference support and follow-up communication. Together, these …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-interactive-maps

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna details the struggles of first-generation Latinx students in a documentary … Oct. 7 , in the WMU Student Center ballroom. Admission is free, and free parking is available behind Sangren Hall. … students in Holland, Michigan, who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program. It highlights their dreams of becoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796

Medical apartheid author Harriet Washington to speak on campus Oct. 11

Study of Ethics in Society

… brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic. The talk is free and open to the public. Students can earn WMU Signature credit. Parking is free. The center is hosting … , an independent bookstore in Kalamazoo, with the coupon code WMUEthics on all Washington titles. Books will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69379

Kalamazoo Literacy Council, WMU celebrate 10th annual literacy symposium

News

… in the College of Health and Human Services. This event is free and open to the public. Themed “Everyone Needs To Read: … that includes a photo and art exhibit plus exciting updates on significant outcomes achieved during the past year through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73301

Trumpeter kicks off annual jazz festival

News

… outstanding high school big band and combo from the 30 groups participating in this year’s festival. The day-long … performances beginning at 9 a.m. The day’s activities are free and open to the public. Tickets for the evening concert … success" and described by the Philadelphia Inquirer as "free jazz with constant drive and passion." For 15 years he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5353

Comic book art on display at Richmond Center

News

… All Richmond Center exhibits are open to the public free of charge during normal gallery hours, and free parking … reason, the University's Stan Lee Collection is considered significant. Gallery hours RCVA galleries are open 10 a.m. … office at @email or (269) 387-2455. Contact: Tonya Durlach February 22, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/164

Art exhibit examines recovery from abuse

News

… the trauma of sexual abuse and an artists' reception are upcoming at Western Michigan University's College of Health … reception is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 , and is free and open to the public. Gay Walker, an art therapist … creator of the mixed media work "Forgiving Ourselves: Free of Your Fingerprints." "This piece represents the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1791