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Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion
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… at IndigiJam in April 2025. They served as fashion models for Indigenous fashion designer Jillian Waterman. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For fostering an inclusive environment and advocating for Native students and Indigenous programming on campus, …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization
Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award
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… academic success or creating a welcoming environment for all, Gary Barton IV , Officer Michael Lininger and K9 … WMU President Russ Kavalhuna . “Their above-and-beyond efforts elevate the people around them, changing lives and … IV Gary B arto n IV As marketing manager in the Office of Information Technology, Barton helped transform how WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/make-difference-2025-gary-barton-michael-lininger-brax-cristine-thomas-destiny
Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June
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… the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Annual KIA Fair, acclaimed for hosting high-quality juried artworks from more than 150 … as well as South Street Friday and Saturday, June 2-3 . Sale hours are Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from … 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The outdoor juried event includes art for sale such as jewelry, pottery, unique garden art, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052
Downtown events kick off June Jubilee in Kalamazoo
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… Greek entertainment during the day, including several performances from Detroit's The Levendes, a full Greek … Avenue to Lovell Street Friday and Saturday, June 3-4 . Sale hours are Friday from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The outdoor juried event includes art for sale such as jewelry, pottery, unique garden art, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32346
June Jubilee events mark start of summer in downtown Kalamazoo
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… Friday. Canadian hard rock band Theory of a Deadman will perform at 10:15 p.m. on Saturday. The festival also will offer … Greek entertainment during the day, including several performances from Detroit's The Levendes, a full Greek … Avenue to Lovell Street Friday and Saturday, June 5-6 . Sale hours are Friday from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24283
Unprecedented cross-campus collaboration leads to streamlined student support
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… support in the new Student Success Hub. The new online platform within the goWMU portal connects undergraduate students … to make it a more facilitated, coordinated experience for our staff behind the scenes," says Dr. Edwin Martini , vice provost for teaching and learning and dean of Merze Tate College. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70934
FBI cyber leader headlines WMU cybersecurity summit
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… center stage when Western Michigan University's Office of Information Technology hosts its fourth annual Cybersecurity … Summit in 2023. This year’s theme, “Cybersecurity for All: Empowering Everyday Digital Citizens,” reflects the … and their organizations,” says Andrew Holmes , chief information officer. The summit, which will take place in …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/cybersecurity-summit-2025-brett-leatherman-headliner
Exemplars of campus engagement honored with Distinguished Service Award
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… Western Michigan University employees are being recognized for their exceptional efforts to support and elevate the WMU community. Dr. Whitney … Dr. Chris Cheatham , interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. “Through their leadership and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-service-award-2025-whitney-decamp-lori-wingate
WMU board to consider property moves and Florida agreement
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The sale of property and the acquisition of other parcels, all … Board of Trustees meets Wednesday, March 15 . Meeting in formal session at 11 a.m. in 157-159 Bernhard Center, WMU … follows an earlier agreement approved by the board for WMU to sublease a Charlotte County hangar and calls for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38688
Western supports veterans with new Military Ally program; announces Operation Hat Trick scholarship recipient
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… athletics; and Kenneth Franks, military advocate for the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. KALAMAZOO, … with the awarding of a scholarship as well as a new program for students transitioning from military service to civilian … visible and invisible war wounds. It does so through the sale of branded merchandise and products, donating the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69797