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WMU News website undergoes big, bold redesign

News

… are helping WMU tell its myriad stories in more engaging ways. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Big ideas and bold initiatives marked … website unveiled in July. The site's bigger, bolder format displays stories about the University in a more engaging and … University's talented people, intriguing research, valuable service activities and much, much more. The WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54406

A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

Medieval Institute Publications

… author of MIP's The Development of Education in Medieval Iceland . Read along as he relates the story of L … been a good bishop, his biographer knew very well that he was not a great one. L árentíus saga byskups (The Saga of … ones. While he finds an archbishop in need of his loyal service (ironically, also named Jörundr), he is tasked with …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … announced on the: WMU homepage . WMU Alert system . Area radio and television stations. WMU emergency information phone … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023

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… Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023 … 10 . New this year:  Non-bargaining staff will have an additional closure day on March 10 . There are no classes on … Regular spring dining hours resume March 13 . Libraries Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3 . It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70878

Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… recipient of Western Michigan University's inaugural Spire Award, bestowed by the College of Engineering and Applied … exceptional success in their field, provided outstanding service to their communities and had significant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471

Governor names new trustees to Western’s governing board

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… Liggins Jr. , senior counsel with the Kalamazoo office of Warner Norcross + Judd, and  Kara Wood , executive director of the Grand Rapids-based economic development … fields, with deep experience in community and board service. We look forward to the leadership and expertise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74314

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast Submitted by … interim dean said 'Can we manage this?' And what we said was, by any means necessary, we will do this in service to the state of Michigan."  With the Grow Your Own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

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… Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess Submitted by … recess, but most WMU offices are open normal hours. In addition, there are no classes Friday, March 1, for Spirit … Clinics will maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Waldo Library is open reduced hours, 8 a.m. to midnight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5282

Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary

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… of Kalamazoo, nationally known for her innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of reading problems, died Jan. 11 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was 92. Dorothy J. McGinnis McGinnis, professor emerita of … faculty in 1944 and retired early in 1986 after 41 years of service to the University. The University's McGinnis Reading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083

Area youths participating in Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… County schools will get an education in environmental stewardship next month as well as gain an appreciation for … held in cooperation with the Kalamazoo Nature Center. In addition to enlightening the youngsters about the wonders of … Nature Center. Asylum Lake Adventure Day The day is a service-learning component of the Outside in Our Schoolyard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6948