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New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… soft opening before the semester begins allows us to gauge how the building is working.  It’s like 'pre-season,' and … numerous student-focused resources and gathering spaces are two fast-casual restaurants on the first floor and a … floor. The guiding force behind the culinary direction of many of the student center's eateries is chef Andrew …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219

Campus United Way campaign set to launch

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… Mich.−Western Michigan University faculty and staff are invited to help celebrate the University's United Way … of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region Thursday, Dec. 10. How to give Distribution of pledge cards to all faculty, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26564

Public career fairs bringing hundreds of employers to WMU

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… Public career fairs bringing hundreds of employers to WMU Submitted … with a background in these specialized fields. But because many employers are seeking to fill a variety of non-STEM as … first-floor lobby in Floyd Hall. Dress for Success Fashion Show and Resume Drop Off with Phi Chi Theta, Monday, Feb. 5, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44780

Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum

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innovative skills to improve safety for frontline health care workers. Andy Bornhorst It started with a social media … facilities proved more challenging. "We started looking at how much space the boxes took up, how difficult it would be … Right now, about 100 of the devices are in use in the field—many of them at two hospitals in Kalamazoo. “During this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 scholarships

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… high school seniors from Michigan and around the country are gathering at Western Michigan University this month for … score of 1170. They also had to apply to WMU by Dec. 5. Many activities on event day On competition day, the … and parents will have lunch and visit the Academic Showcase, where they can meet with faculty members from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21192

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Western Michigan University students who study abroad are consistently more likely to graduate on time and continue their academic studies, according to 10 years of data … repeatedly from students when they return from overseas is how much more confident and independent they feel after …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… because they're designed for babies, but the subjects are really complicated," Mathews says. Mathews’ personal … with students in my classes so they can better understand how light interacts with different land cover types,” says … about Mathews' concept, but the COVID-19 pandemic put many projects on hold. As the situation improved, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… students as well as beginning students and their families, are expected to attend orientation sessions this summer at … urged to register now for one of those that remain open. As many as 3,200 incoming freshmen and 4,100 of their parents … understanding of the issues college students face and how they can support as well as meaningfully interact with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223

Kalamazoo Russian Festival returns for 18th year

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… Russian Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 , in the Fetzer Center on Western Michigan University's main … under, and $20 for a family pass. All festival performances are included in the ticket cost, but food is purchased … and vocals. Children's Room highlights Jim Gardner, "Juggling Jim," will perform at 10 a.m. Gardner is a scientist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11041

Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift

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… passion for the arts and a history of executive leadership in the community has given $3 million to support the … and development needs. "WMU is uniquely positioned to prepare the next generation of product designers," says WMU … involved as well. "To create the perfectly modern three-legged stool that balances artist aesthetics, elegant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937