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Most campus offices closed for Memorial Day

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… U.S. Memorial Day. There will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours for selected University … offices and services. Faculty, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular … 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. All other Bronco Mall stores are closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Bernhard Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40061

New virtual WMU parking permit system, parking hours coming fall semester

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… an internet-based permit online where parking rights are assigned to the license plate of a registered vehicle. … Follow the prompts to complete the process. Virtual permits are then scanned by parking enforcement officers to verify … at any time, with a computer, smartphone or tablet. Permits are valid immediately, so you don't have to make a trip to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60508

Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award

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… Mich.—Nominations for the Global Engagement Award are due Sunday, Dec. 4 . This Western Michigan University … receive the award once. Up to two Global Engagement Awards are made each year during the spring semester. Whenever two awards are made in a given year, one of them is presented to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Researchers at Western Michigan University are gaining insight into their knowledge of human-robot … its arms out wide. "I'm your robot. I like humans. Humans are so cute. Encountering a human is always a special … has been a big hit so far. Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are working with Pepper to study human-robot message design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood

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… sure the student center and residential neighborhoods are set up to offer our students a truly transformational … of all students make this the time to consider and carefully plan for future housing needs, she says. "It's more … in focus will mean the first new student housing in the area will be ready for occupancy in 2020, while a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44075

WMU graduates succeed

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… from a Michigan performing arts academy who attended a WMU career fair looking for a music teacher.  “They invited me to … an afterschool vocal club. “I love it here because the kids are getting what they need academically, but they are also being exposed to the arts,” she says. “I feel that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

The spirit of adventure

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… out of a love for adventures and new experiences. We are an award-winning grain-to-glass distillery located in Kalamazoo's River's Edge District. We are proud to be Kalamazoo's first distillery and represent … would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? Embrace the struggle! Entrepreneurship is not sitting in a coffee shop on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort

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… in April, some 4,000 WMU students were asked to share their attitudes, behaviors and awareness of mental health issues. Becoming a JED Campus was … with a strong and early connection to the University. "We are thrilled to become a JED Campus because our students' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566

Western supports veterans with new Military Ally program; announces Operation Hat Trick scholarship recipient

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… game on Nov. 9. Others offering their congratulations are (from left to right) Dr. Deveta Gardner, associate dean … a sympathetic ear so they can communicate with students who are currently serving or have served as well as their … Elearning and a 90-minute classroom session, both of which are required for certification. “The purpose of the program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69797

WMU student places first at national sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… the competition for many years. Students were asked to prepare for both sales role-plays and a marketing presentation … and showing buyers that you can solve challenges that they are experiencing in their lives. When I’m selling, I don’t … me as ‘the buyer.’ Instead, I try to recognize that they are no different than me. They have hopes, dreams, fears and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73378