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Katrovas to combine storytelling and song in recital of Czech composers
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… Katrovas to combine storytelling and song in recital of Czech composers Submitted by Deanne Puca on Katrovas KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University School … of songs by Czech composers at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43299
Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion
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… Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar … on campus, Western Michigan University’s Native American Student Organization (NASO) is being recognized with the … faculty advisor, to secure external grants to further training and educational programming on campus, most …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization
Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO – Graduating senior Reggie Dancy wants people to know that studying … sociology and business. “As you see, I did it twice, so you can do it twice or more times.” Graduating senior Reggie … with immigration, student success and post-graduation job training. It also supports 1,000 WMU degree-seeking students …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025
Why I Give: The Arnson Family
W Magazine
… on Honoring their family’s shared belief in higher education, the five Arnson brothers surprised their mother and … gives you the tools you need to be as successful as you can be in life. Western gave us those tools, and we want to … with a business degree in data processing/management and a minor in military science. He then served nearly six years …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/why-i-give-arnson-family
Autism-related master's program coming to metro Detroit
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… Autism-related master's program coming to metro Detroit Submitted by … $4 million to boost autism research and professional training initiatives. Offering the behavior analysis … is a national research university enrolling nearly 24,000 students from across the United States and 100 other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20142
Ethics Center selects 3 engrossing books for spring discussions
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… questions involving genetic engineering, cultural preservation and U.S. immigration policy are up for student and public discussion during … fiction novel are set for 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31 , at Central City Tap House, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50863
WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates
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… unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates Submitted by Deanne Puca on During his 2023-24 State of the University address, President Montgomery … achieve one of Michigan's highest graduation rates, significantly increase retention and close the equity gap in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200
WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones
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… WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Kalamazoo Gazette) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its Jan. 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of … in the Michigan Legislature, Rep. Jones played a significant role in removing restrictive legislation on the parcel …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980
Financial, academic support available for student-parents in need of child care assistance
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… by Erin Flynn on Gabriel Josts makes a pretend pizza at day care. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Gabriel Josts , a busy, … Development . "When you have child care full time, you can take a whole load of classes. You have more time to … As a University, we see the whole person, and however we can support the whole person to be successful, we're looking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64780
WMU nets $140,000-plus in energy savings during holiday closure
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Van Der Kley lowers thermostats at the Campus Facilities command center. KALAMAZOO—An … Jan. 2 , with offices returning to normal business hours and the final tally of energy savings during the … campus were dialed back to 55 degrees late in the day Dec. 24 with a single mouse click by Jan Van Der Kley , WMU vice …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12514